Wiley LLP , the GW Law Government Contracts Student Association, and GW Law National Security Law Association are excited to welcome GW Law students to Wiley on February 10, 2025 for a panel discussing careers at the intersection government contracts, national security, and cybersecurity. The event will provide students with the opportunity to hear in-house and outside counsel perspectives on the future cybersecurity in the government contracts field and network with Wiley attorneys, the panelists, and their classmates.
As governments around the world continue to digitize their operations and rely on contractors for critical services, the intersection of procurement and cybersecurity law has become a crucial focus area. Cybersecurity breaches in government systems can have catastrophic consequences, making it essential for contractors and their attorneys to understand both procurement regulations and cybersecurity compliance.
Join a panel, moderated by Cara Sizemore of Wiley, to hear Rita Regelbrugge (Wiley), Melanie Tiano (T-Mobile), and Jade Totman (Boeing) discuss their career paths, what their typical day entails, and what excites them about this in-demand area of the law. A networking reception will follow the panel.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Wiley, 2050 M Street, NW 20036
Date: February 10, 2025 5-7pm
Schedule: Panel Discussion (5-6), Networking Reception (6-7)
***This event is limited to currently enrolled GW Law students. Registration will close on February 7th***
SPEAKERS
Cara L. Sizemore is a Partner at Wiley where she advises government contractors on legal issues spanning the entire lifecycle of government contracts, from bid protests and contract compliance to claims and disputes and terminations. Cara has significant experience with domestic preference rules, including the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act. Cara also regularly assists commercial item contractors and GSA Schedule contractors in navigating the unique challenges facing them. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center.
Teresita Regelbrugge is an associate at Wiley where she counsels government contractors and subcontractors on a wide array of legal issues, including bid protests, cybersecurity, internal investigations, and claims and disputes. She graduated from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School.
Jade Totman serves as Senior Counsel in The Boeing Company’s Law & Global Compliance organization. He handles litigation, investigations, and compliance counseling supporting the Company’s production and sale of defense and space products and services. He has previously worked as outside counsel, representing government contractors and grantees, and as an active duty U.S. Army officer. He attended Duke Law School and the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York.
Melanie Tiano is Director of Federal Regulatory Affairs at T-Mobile focusing on privacy, security, and consumer protection issues. Prior to joining T-Mobile, she was Assistant Vice President, Cybersecurity and Privacy for CTIA, where she was responsible for overseeing policy matters affecting the wireless industry related to both cybersecurity and privacy. Ms. Tiano also served for over three years at the Federal Communications Commission in various positions in both the Wireline Competition Bureau and the Enforcement Bureau and served as Investigative Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation under Chairman John D. Rockefeller IV. Ms. Tiano is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and received her law degree from Duquesne University Kline School of Law.
