Fenwick today announced that Jerzy Piatkowski has joined the firm as counsel in its government contracts & public sector procurement group. He will be based in Fenwick’s Washington, DC office. Piatkowski’s arrival reflects the firm’s continued investment in its regulatory capabilities and sustained growth in the region.
Piatkowski joins Fenwick following a nearly three-decade tenure with General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of the General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). Most recently, he served in the dual capacity as Vice President of Contracts and Associate General Counsel and led a 170-person team with oversight for all portfolio contracts and subcontracts within the division. He has extensive experience delivering strategic business and legal counsel focused on operational excellence, commercial and government contracting, risk management, and strategic partnerships across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, among other highly regulated sectors.
“We are pleased to welcome Jerzy to our growing team in Washington, DC,” said Mark Ostrau, chair of Fenwick’s regulatory practice. “Jerzy’s ability to blend keen business acumen and strategic vision with sophisticated legal counsel in complex government contracting environments will greatly enhance our ability to guide clients through the full lifecycle of government engagement.”
At Fenwick, Piatkowski will advise clients on all aspects of government contracting and public-sector procurement, including contract structuring, compliance, and risk mitigation. His work will include guiding clients through procurement strategy, export and international contracting issues, prime-subcontractor negotiations, and regulatory obligations arising under federal acquisition and defense-related statutes. He will also counsel on government-facing elements of mergers and acquisitions, internal investigations, and contract disputes.
“Fenwick’s forward-thinking approach and focus on emerging regulatory challenges make it a natural fit,” added Piatkowski. “It is an exciting time to join Fenwick, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and impact in DC and beyond.”
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