Washington, (June 29, 2026) – Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Government Contracts Group in its Washington, D.C. Office with the hiring of Partner Sandeep Kathuria, who brings more than two decades of work as a senior in-house lawyer for major defense contractors, IT and telecom companies, and a defense tech startup to his work advising clients on complex government contracts issues, cybersecurity, and technology law.
"We are excited that Sandeep is joining Saul Ewing," said Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner Jason McElroy. "Clients who operate in markets that are highly regulated by the government and get their work from federal agencies will appreciate the insight he brings from a career built in and around government contracting. His ability to spot both legal and operational risks—and translate them into practical, business-focused solutions—makes him a trusted partner to clients navigating the complex process of landing opportunities to compete for public sector work."
Mr. Kathuria handles a wide variety of government contract matters and has extensive experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). He also handles administrative litigation for government contract claims and bid protest issues.
Mr. Kathuria's practice includes counsel on cybersecurity matters such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and incident response; foreign ownership, control, and influence and other industrial security issues; and the False Claims Act (FCA) and fraud investigations.
In addition, Mr. Kathuria has a corporate practice that includes negotiation of transactions, support in mergers and acquisitions, and advice on corporate compliance, artificial intelligence (AI), and intellectual property.
In addition to representing well-established defense contractors, Mr. Kathuria serves as outside general counsel for defense tech startups, supporting a wide range of issues critical to their formation and growth. He also provides government contracts support to companies that do not focus on this area as their primary line of business.
Mr. Kathuria has an LL.M. in Government Procurement from George Washington School of Law, a J.D. from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, and a B.A. from George Washington University.
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