On January 31, 2024, GW Law Government Contracts Advisory Council member, Crowell & Moring, generously hosted GW Law students at its Washington, DC office for a networking reception and panel discussion about career opportunities in government contract technology and AI. The event was co-organized by the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program and Government Contracts Student Association.
The event provided students with the opportunity to hear diverse perspectives on the future of AI in the government contracts field and meet with Crowell attorneys, the panelists, and their peers.
Lorraine Campos, a partner in Crowell’s Government Contracts Group, moderated a fascinating discussion featuring: Bill Hayden, Federal CELA Compliance Lead at Microsoft, Sachin Kheterpal, Head of Public Sector Legal at Amazon Business, Amy Anaya-Smith, Senior Commercial Counsel at Google Public Sector, and Eric Ransom, partner at Crowell & Moring.
Panelists described the diverse career experiences that led each of them to become experts in the use of AI and technology in the government contracts space. Sharing their perspectives from the industry side, panelists described how tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google rely on outside counsel to stay apprised of the ever-changing legal landscape around government contracting and AI. The panel also explained how experienced outside counsel help their clients navigate the uncharted waters of AI and government procurement. They also provided practical advice to law students interested in developing career paths in this area of the law.
Prior to the panel discussion, attendees gathered for a lively networking reception featuring food and refreshments generously provided by the Crowell & Moring team. Thanks to the kind cooperation of the Government Contracts Student Association, the event was well-attended by passionate law students seeking to learn about career paths in this rapidly evolving area of the law—from seasoned JD Concentrators in Government Procurement Law to 1Ls exploring new practice areas.
