Clients in the defense, health care, energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors seek Steve McBrady’s advice on the most complex public sector issues, including litigation and internal investigations, due diligence in support of M&A transactions, ethics and compliance counseling, and government audits. Steve is widely viewed as one of the go-to lawyers for disputes involving the U.S. government, commercial prime and subcontracts, and foreign governments. In addition to his litigation practice, Steve serves as a strategic adviser to in-house counsel and corporate executives on high-stakes matters involving the U.S. government, drawing on two decades of experience in Washington.
Steve is co-chair of the Government Contracts Group and a member of the firm’s Management Board. He leads Crowell & Moring’s government-facing litigation practice and has successfully litigated dozens of cases before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, boards of contract appeals (ASBCA, CBCA, PSBCA), and state and federal courts around the country. In 2020, Steve served as counsel in the landmark $13 billion Affordable Care Act “risk corridors” litigation at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Steve’s teams have scored precedent-setting victories in matters arising under the Contracts Disputes Act, the Tucker Act, and the Federal Arbitration Act, winning judgments ranging from $250,000 to over $600 million. He is frequently called upon to resolve sensitive matters via alternative dispute resolution, including confidential arbitration and mediation, and has developed a reputation for resolving cases early in the dispute stage, identifying win-win legal and commercial resolutions.
Steve frequently speaks at government and industry events around the country, and he provides on-site training to legal and executive teams on a range of topics. His commentaries on government-facing issues have been featured in The New York Times, Politico, and various other print, radio, and television media.
Steve previously served as vice chair of Crowell’s Recruiting Committee and is an active sponsor of young and diverse attorneys throughout the firm. His focus on client service has earned him numerous awards over the years, including being named to the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
Board of Advisors, Mayflower Foundation
Aerospace & Defense Law360 Editorial Advisory Board Member, 2014-2017
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