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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Open Contracting Around the Globe: Series Overview	17 juil. 2025	00:46:07
Open contracting transforms government spending by making procurement data accessible and machine-readable, enabling better analysis and improved outcomes for citizens. This foundational webinar explores how data transparency and digital innovation are revolutionizing the world's largest marketplace through goal-driven, citizen-centered reforms. • Public procurement represents 12% of global GDP, shaping essential services from infrastructure and healthcare to education • Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing procurement, requiring new frameworks for oversight, IP rights, and supply chain transparency • Ukraine's reformed procurement system saves $1 billion annually with 80% of contracts going to small businesses • Bogotá transformed its school meals program through data-driven purchasing, improving quality while busting price-fixing • Open contracting principles support environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and better value across government spending • Upcoming regional webinars will showcase innovations from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas • Data accessibility enables businesses, civil society organizations and governments to collaborate more effectively Join us for our next sessions exploring regional innovations in open contracting from around the world. Register for the complete webinar series here: https://law-gwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C7gkrGdwRp2PMaAADKcyjA
	Government Contractor Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Assessing the New Proposed Rule	26 févr. 2025	00:59:19
On January 15, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) published its long-awaited Proposed Organizational Conflict of Interest Rule, as required by a 2022 statute - the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act (P.L. 117-324). This webinar featured a panel of experts who discussed current OCI challenges, the proposed changes, and the impact it may have on future procurements. More information about the rule, as well as a video recording of the event, can be found here: https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/organizational-conflicts-of-interest-assessing-the-new-proposed-rule/
	Protectionist Trade Policies in EU/US Public Procurement	22 févr. 2025	01:10:52
A webinar about rising protectionism in public procurement in the United States and the European Union. The panel addressed potential new protectionism in the Trump administration and the Court of Justice for the European Union’s landmark Kolin decision on access to the EU public procurement market.
	Combating Fraud in Procurement	17 déc. 2024	01:27:32
Representatives from the government, whistleblower bar, and defense bar discussed recent developments in procurement fraud enforcement and compliance. For additional Program information, visit: https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/combating-fraud-in-government-procurement/PANELISTSCleveland Lawrence III, Partner & Co-Chair of the Whistleblower Rights practice, Mehri & Skalet, PLLCSara McLean, Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch (Fraud Section), Civil Division, Department of JusticeDavid B. Robbins, Partner and Co-Chair of the Government Contracts practice, Jenner & BlockMODERATORJessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law, The George Washington University Law School
	Deterring Fraud, Waste & Abuse in COVID Stimulus Programs	12 déc. 2024	01:28:08

	Small Business Anti-Corruption & Compliance	10 déc. 2024	00:23:56
On November 19, 2020, Jessica Tillipman was the featured speaker at the ABA International Anti-Corruption Committee's monthly meeting where she discussed her research into the causes and consequences of small business compliance challenges. Her presentation focused on the heightened risks of corruption and fraud for small companies, and the related impact on U.S. government and World Bank procurements. She also discussed her proposed solution to these issues, which is detailed in her recent, co-authored publication: "The Compliance Mentorship Program: Improving Ethics & Compliance in Small Government Contractors." Available on SSRN at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3559458.This video is an excerpt of her presentation.
	Tackling Demand-Side Corruption	04 déc. 2024	01:27:53
On March 31, 2022 the ABA International Anti-Corruption Committee, GW Law Government Procurement Law Program, and American University U.S. and International Anti-Corruption Law Program hosted a Virtual Roundtable Discussion: Tackling Demand-Side Corruption. The virtual roundtable discussion broadly addressed the issues surrounding demand side corruption: legislative initiatives that would allow the U.S. to prosecute corrupt foreign officials, transparency legislation that makes it harder to launder money in the United States, and new ideas on how to make it easier to forfeit the assets of oligarchs and kleptocrats and compensate their victims.Speakers: Paul Massaro, U.S. Helsinki CommissionTom Firestone, Stroock & Stroock & LavanJessica Tillipman, The George Washington University Law SchoolScott Greytak, Transparency International, U.S. OfficeNancy Boswell, American University Washington College of LawPaul Massaro serves on the staff of the U.S. Helsinki commission. The views expressed here are his own and do not represent an official position of the U.S. government.
	A Tumultuous Year for Trade in Procurement	10 oct. 2024	01:19:55

	Joint Public Procurement Innovation: Lessons Across Borders	11 mars 2024	01:58:13

	Public Procurement Lessons from the Pandemic	10 déc. 2023	01:41:11
Join a roundtable discussion with King’s College, London and George Washington University Law School’s Government Procurement Program, to review important lessons learned from procurement during the pandemic.
	Towards a European Economic Sovereignty?	10 déc. 2023	02:17:24
The European Commission is concerned that subsidies granted by non-EU governments to companies active in the European Union appear to have an increasing impact on the Single Market. Although the EU has tools at its disposal to address some of the distortions caused by foreign subsidies, the Commission is concerned that the existing tools do not fully address all possible distortions caused by these foreign subsidies, including in EU public procurement markets. In June 2020 the Commission therefore adopted a White Paper on Foreign Subsidies, which proposed ways to level the playing field and called for new tools to address this regulatory gap – the subject of this webinar.
	Delivering the Vaccine - Procurement's Challenge	10 déc. 2023	01:14:37
On Dec 10, 2020, GW Law's Government Procurement Law Program hosted a webinar which discussed what may be the greatest challenge to public procurement in our lifetimes: delivering COVID-19 vaccines, worldwide. A panel of experts addressed distribution strategies in the United States and internationally, focusing on potential problems and their solutions.
	Cybersecurity: Adapting Legal Solutions to New Threats and Old Adversaries	10 déc. 2023	01:03:03
The George Washington University Law School’s Government Procurement and National Security/Cybersecurity programs hosted a discussion about emerging threats and solutions in cybersecurity and public procurement.Panelists: Sandeep Kathuria (Leidos), Lisa Schenck (GW Law), Paul Rosenzweig (R Street Institute), Kate Growley (Crowell & Moring), Alexander Canizares (Perkins Coie), Moshe Schwartz (President, Etherton & Associates), Sam Singer (Boeing) and Christopher Yukins (GW Law)
	A Comparative Study of Exclusion Systems	10 déc. 2023	01:17:14
On September 16, 2021, the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program co-hosted a webinar with the World Bank Office of Suspension & Debarment and the ABA International Anti-Corruption Committee where a panel of experts discussed the recently published Global Suspension & Debarment Directory, the first ever consultative resource on exclusion systems. Published by the World Bank Office of Suspension and Debarment, in partnership with the International Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee, the Directory captures data and information on the exclusion systems of 23 different countries and institutions and is for anyone interested in learning about how these jurisdictions employ exclusion to prevent wayward suppliers from accessing public funds.CO-MODERATORSCollin Swan, Senior Counsel, World Bank Office of Suspension & DebarmentNikolaos Doukellis, Legal Consultant, World Bank Office of Suspension & DebarmentPANELISTSJuan Ronderos, Sanctions Officer for the Inter-American Development Bank Group and Co-Chair of the Debarment & Exclusions Subcommittee of the IBA’s Anti-Corruption CommitteeJessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law at the George Washington University Law School and Co-Chair of the ABA Section of International Law Anti-Corruption CommitteeMirella Lechna-Marchewka, Attorney-at-Law, Wardynski and Partners, PolandCarlos Ayres, Founding Partner, Maeda, Ayres e Sarubbi Advogados, Brazil
	Career Paths in Government Contracts Law	10 déc. 2023	01:06:21
A panel of attorneys from Morrison & Foerster, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. General Services Administration discussed career paths in government contracts law, featuring the varied perspectives of in-house counsel, government attorneys, and private practice lawyers.Speakers:•Anjali Chaturvedi (Assistant General Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation)•Robert Wu (Corporate Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation)•Dianne Coombs (Senior Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation)•Maria Swaby (Procurement Ombudsman, U.S. General Services Administration)•Vijaya Surampudi (Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice) (invited)•Sandeep Nandivada (Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP)•Caitlin Crujido (Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP)
	Brazil’s Public Procurement Market: New Opportunities, New Challenges	10 déc. 2023	01:47:03
Panelists discussed Brazil’s new procurement law and its move to open its procurement markets by joining the WTO Government Procurement Agreement.Professors Christopher Yukins & Victoria Christoff (GW Law) – IntroductionsJonas Lima (Jonas Lima Advocacia) — U.S./Brazil comparative overview and international biddingCristiana Fortini (Carvalho Pereira Fortini) – Brazil’s new law – an introductionCesar Pereira (Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini) – New law on criminal penalties and bid riggingMarina Maciel (BMA) — New law on environmental impactRicardo Campello (Licks) – Brazil joining WTO Government Procurement Agreement
	Intelligent Automation in U.S. Federal Procurement: Industry Solutions	10 déc. 2023	01:23:49
Panel 2 of a 3-part series on Intelligent Automation in the U.S. Federal Procurement System. A panel of industry leaders shared their companies’ use of intelligent automation solutions designed to increase compliance, improve customer experience, secure supply chains, and gain valuable insight into real-time data to enhance decision-making. Panelists shared examples of how intelligent automation technology solutions revolutionized their business processes and discussed how federal agencies can benefit from integrating intelligent automation technologies into their procurement business processes.Speakers:David Kessler, Vice-President and Associate General Counsel, IT & Data Law for BAE Systems, Inc.Chris Nelson, Assistant General Counsel, MicrosoftTifani O’Brien, Chief Engineer for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, LeidosMichael Scruggs, Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, SAICModerators: Alexander Canizares, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie & Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law, GW Law School
	Intelligent Automation in U.S. Federal Procurement: Successes, Challenges & Future Efforts	10 déc. 2023	01:28:17
The first in a 3-part series on intelligent automation and emerging technologies in the U.S. federal procurement system. This session included federal agency representatives who are modernizing acquisition workplaces by implementing intelligent automation technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to drive decision-making, improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, and to shift the workforce’s focus to higher-value work. These U.S. federal agency “intelligent automation pioneers” discussed the successes and challenges of implementing intelligent automation technologies to streamline federal procurement business processes.Speakers:Elizabeth Chirico, Acquisition Innovation Lead, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Procurement)Katherine Crompton, Chief of Contracting, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)Scott Simpson, Digital Transformation Lead, Procurement Innovation Lab, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland SecurityModerator: Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law, GW Law School
	Intelligent Automation in U.S. Federal Procurement: Strategy, Solutions and the Future	10 déc. 2023	01:26:35
In the third and final webinar in our U.S. Intelligent Automation series, a panel of digital transformation thought-leaders shared their perspectives on how intelligent automation continues to change the way we do business. Panelists addressed developments in technology and policy, security considerations, legal issues, ethical implications, and how industry and federal agencies can take steps to adapt and transform their processes, procedures and compliance.
	Careers in Government Contracting	10 déc. 2023	00:53:20
A panel of GW government contracts alumni discussed their career paths and offered suggestions on how to leverage a GW interdisciplinary degree in the government contracts field.
	Trump’s Attacks on the Inspectors General: Presidential Prerogative or Punishing Critics?	06 nov. 2023	01:05:47

	Opening Online Marketplaces to Government Micro Purchases	04 sept. 2023	01:10:22

	Buy American & the New U.S. Infrastructure Legislation	11 déc. 2022	01:01:32
A global webinar on the “Buy American” requirements included in the recent trillion-dollar infrastructure law — legislation that will affect federal grants and contracts, and will launch a review of U.S. free trade agreements in defense as well. Learn more about the program and access relevant research materials here: https://publicprocurementinternational.com/2022/01/03/webinar-buy-american-new-us-infrastructure-legislation/
	Ethics and Integrity Under Fire	10 déc. 2022	01:29:40
On February 15, 2022, the GW Law National Security, Cybersecurity, and Foreign Relations Law Program, the Government Procurement Law Program, the National Security Law Association, and the Anti-Corruption & Compliance Association hosted a webinar featuring Michael K. Atkinson, former Inspector General of the United States’ 18 intelligence agencies. In 2019, the world first learned about a whistleblower complaint alleging that then-President Donald Trump had abused the Office of the President by soliciting foreign electoral interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The complaint triggered a formal investigation, which ultimately led to the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump.The high-profile investigation, led by then-Inspector General for the U.S. Intelligence Community, Michael Atkinson, placed an international spotlight on the whistleblower protections afforded to employees of the intelligence community, the critical role of inspectors general, and the challenges of navigating a high-profile investigation in the midst of a political firestorm. We discussed these issues and more during the webinar, moderated by Kathleen Kedian, GW Law Professorial Lecturer in Law.
	Learn About Our Masters' Degrees in Government Procurement Law	10 déc. 2022	01:01:18
On March 15, 2022, the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program hosted a “Lunchtime Q&A Session” about our LLM and MSL Government Procurement degree programs. The session provided prospective students with the opportunity to learn more about our curriculum and the admissions process. Students also heard from alumni who shared their experiences at GW Law and the impact their government procurement degrees have had on their careers. Learn more here: https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/learn-about-our-masters-degrees/
	The 2022 Arnold & Porter Government Contracts Moot Court Competition	10 déc. 2022	01:34:55
The final round of 2022 Arnold & Porter Government Contracts Moot Court Competition.Finalists:Appellant, Green & Clean Energy: Dozier Gardner (3L) & Daniel Figuenick (3L) Appellee, Dep't of Energy: Diksha Chhetri (2L) & Kalee Odom (3L)Judges: The Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit The Honorable Richard A. Hertling, U.S. Court of Federal ClaimsThe Honorable Brian Smith, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
	Introduction to the Defense Acquisition System	10 déc. 2022	01:56:24
An introduction to the Defense Acquisition System by Professor Lou Chiarella. Learn more about this webinar series here: https://blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/defense-acquisition-system-webinar-series/
	Learn about our masters' degrees in cybersecurity	10 déc. 2022	01:01:32
A lunchtime Q&A sessions about GW Law's flexible masters' degrees in cybersecurity law, including: -MSL in National Security & Cybersecurity Law (available fully online)-MSL in Government Procurement & Cybersecurity Law (available fully online)-LLM in National Security & Cybersecurity Law (available fully online)
	New Protectionism in International Public Procurement	10 déc. 2022	01:04:49
A free hour-long webinar hosted by the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program on measures which define new approaches to protectionism – with legal experts and economists from both sides of the Atlantic. Learn more here: https://publicprocurementinternational.com/new-protectionism-webinar/
	GW Law Perspectives on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)	10 déc. 2022	01:13:14
A virtual panel discussion about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), co-hosted by the GW Law Environmental & Energy Law and Government Procurement Law Programs, during which experts on the GW Law faculty reflected on how the IRA impacts their areas of expertise in the law: Environmental Law, Energy Law, Sustainable Procurement, and Environmental Justice.
	Developments in Defense Procurement Law Session 1: European Defense	10 déc. 2022	01:00:39
Session 1 of a two-session webinar series co-hosted by the Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College, London and the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program, where experts discussed key legal challenges that governments and contractors face in emerging defense markets in Europe.
	Developments in Defense Procurement Law Session 2: U.S. Defense	10 déc. 2022	01:17:29
Session 2 of a two-session webinar series co-hosted by the Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College, London and the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program, where experts discussed key legal challenges that governments and contractors face in U.S. defense markets.
	State Bid Protest Series Session 2: How to Avoid Bid Protests	09 déc. 2022	02:02:05
Session 2 of a four-part series on State Bid Protests.
	State Bid Protest Series Session 3: Improving Bid Protests	08 déc. 2022	02:26:51
Session 3 of a four-part series on state bid protests.
	State Bid Protest Series Session 1: Introduction to State Bid Protests	13 juil. 2022	01:58:30
Session 1 of a four-part series on State Bid Protests.
	Tech Fixes for Procurement Problems?	11 déc. 2021	01:27:45
A 90-minute webinar co-hosted by the University of Bristol Law School and The George Washington University Law School Government Procurement Law Program that addressed the promise of technological solutions for procurement challenges.
	Do Cost or Pricing Requirements Improve Contract Outcomes?	10 déc. 2021	00:59:20
On January 10, 2022, GW Law School's Government Procurement Law Program and the Acquisition Innovation Research Centered a host one-hour webinar to learn more about potential benefits and disadvantages of requiring cost or pricing data in public procurement.
	Procurement Without Borders: Exchanging Contractor Qualification Information Internationally	10 déc. 2021	01:12:12

	Spring 2023 Virtual Open House	10 déc. 2021	00:58:50
On March 15, 2023, the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program hosted a Virtual Open House so that prospective students could have an opportunity to learn about our LLM and MSL Government Procurement degree programs. The session provided attendees with the opportunity to learn more about our curriculum and the admissions process, and hear from current students and alumni who shared their experiences at GW Law and the impact their government procurement degrees have had on their careers.
	E-Procurement: Perspectives from Latin America	10 déc. 2021	01:31:58

	Can Procurement Be Used to Effectively Regulate AI?	10 déc. 2021	01:31:09
On May 30, 2023, the GW Law Government Procurement Law Program and University of Bristol Law School and hosted the second in a two-part webinar series addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in government procurement. Presentation-Albert Sanchez-Graells, Professor of Economic Law, University of Bristol Law School (presenting on the initial findings of his research funded by the British Academy).Discussion:-Elizabeth "Liz" Chirico, Acquisition Innovation Lead at Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Procurement)-Aris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Nottingham-Scott Simpson, Digital Transformation Lead, Department of Homeland Security Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (Procurement Innovation Lab)Moderator:-Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies, The George Washington University Law School
	The Future of the Acquisition Workforce: Become an Agent of Change	10 déc. 2021	01:02:32

	The 2020 Election: An Anti-Corruption & Compliance Perspective	05 janv. 2021	01:14:47

	Government Procurement After Loper Bright	10 déc. 2020	01:12:12
A webinar discussing the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision in Loper Bright Enterprises, in which the Court discarded judicial deference to agencies’ statutory interpretations under Chevron.
	AKUS Webinar	09 déc. 2020	01:02:21
A webinar discusing the Australian – United Kingdom – United States (AUKUS) partnership and its special exceptions for technology transfers between the three countries. This webinar is presented with the kind cooperation of the ABA Public Contract Law Section’s International Procurement Committee.
	Associate Dean Tillipman Testifies Before the Senate About Organizational Conflicts of Interest	08 déc. 2020	00:04:44
On September 24, 2024, Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies, Jessica Tillipman, testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee about organizational conflicts of interest. The hearing, Safeguarding the Homeland: Examining Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting to Protect America’s Future, examined the potential conflicts of interest and national security risks that may arise when contractors provide consulting and advisory services to both the United States and adversarial nations.
	Proposed Rule To Reshape Federal Debarment	07 déc. 2020	01:06:18
A GW Law webinar on a proposed rule which would reshape federal debarment to consolidate the contracts and grants regimes.
	Rethinking "Value for Money" (Best Value) in Government Procurement	06 déc. 2020	01:25:19
The GW Law Government Procurement Law Program and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Sustainable Procurement Community of Practice hosted a free, 90-minute webinar, featuring a panel of sustainable procurement experts discussing the important issues acquisition professionals will encounter as they try to address the harms associated with climate change.
	Procurement and Anti-Corruption Efforts: An Update from Brazil	05 déc. 2020	01:01:09

	Opening Borders: Access2Procurement	04 déc. 2020	00:58:54
A webinar on the EU's new contractor qualification tool.

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