John E. McCarthy, Jr. is a Counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Crowell & Moring. He received his degree in engineering science specializing in both mechanical and electrical engineering from Rockhurst College in 1976, his Master's Degree in electrical engineering from Catholic University in 1978, and his J.D. from Catholic University in 1989.

John practices in the areas of government contracts and litigation, with a particular emphasis on technology related issues. John has litigated and provided counseling on a wide variety of government contracts issues including bid protests and other contract formation issues, contract claims, prime/sub disputes, socioeconomic issues, patent and data rights, electronic commerce and issues related to transactions with foreign governments. He is experienced in issues involving the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulation, as well as other statutes and regulations relating to international transactions. In addition, John has provided counseling and defended clients on false claim matters and actual or threatened Qui Tam litigation.

In addition to his government contract practice, John has a broad array of experience in non-government contracts matters including IT outsourcing, insurance coverage counseling and litigation, intellectual property counseling and litigation, patent prosecution, counseling and the litigation of antitrust and competition-related issues and the litigation of cases regarding the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF).

Prior to joining Crowell & Moring in 1989, John worked for ten years designing and developing a variety of computer and communication systems for various companies, including IBM Corporation and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

John is a member of the bars of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, as well as various federal district and appellate courts. John was a co-chair of the ABA Public Contract Law Section, Research & Development/Intellectual Property Committee and the Year 2000 Committee, and a vice-chair of the Information Systems Committee.

John has written and spoken extensively on government contracts technology issues and intellectual property rights.

Education
Rockhurst College, B.S.E.S., 1976
Catholic University of America, M.S.E.E., 1978
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1989

Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, various federal district and appellate courts

Publications
"Revisiting the Past: Todd Construction, Inc v. U.S. and Judicial Review of Past Performance Evaluations, Part II," BNA's Federal Contracts Report (March 9, 2009). Co-Authors: John E. McCarthy, Jr. and Adelicia R. Cliffe.

"Revisiting the Past: Todd Construction, Inc v. U.S. and Judicial Review of Past Performance Evaluations, Part I," BNA's Federal Contracts Report (Feb. 17, 2009). Co-Authors: John E. McCarthy, Jr. and Adelicia R. Cliffe.

"Dancing With the Devil," CSA Service Contractor (Fall 2006). Author: John E. McCarthy, Jr.

"Chapter 9: Federal Restrictions on Participation by Foreign Investors in Defense and Other Government Contracts," Manual of Foreign Investment, Third Edition (2004). Co-Authors: Alan W.H. Gourley and John E. McCarthy, Jr.

Speeches & Presentations
"Bid Protests and Competition 25 Years After CICA," Crowell & Moring Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) (May 2009). Co-Speakers: Thomas P. Humphrey, David Z. Bodenheimer, John E. McCarthy Jr. and Puja Satiani.

"Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software: Pitfalls for the Unwary," Crowell & Moring West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar (April 2008). Co-Presenters: Thomas A. Kruza and John E. McCarthy Jr.

"Impact of the New SBA Size Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions," Ounce of Prevention Seminar (April 2007). Co-Speakers: Amy Laderberg O’Sullivan, John McCarthy, and Susan M. Gabay.