Amanda H. McDowell

Amanda is an associate in the Government Contracts Group based in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office focusing on False Claims Act litigation, government investigations, claims and disputes litigation, and state and federal regulatory compliance.

Her experience includes:

• Counseling and strategizing with government contractors on performance disputes and compliance issues, including potential terminations, overpayments, requests for equitable adjustments, claims, contract changes, and allegations of noncompliance with various contract requirements and cost accounting practices;
• Representing government contractors before the Boards of Contract Appeals in litigation both defending against Government-asserted claims and affirmatively asserting claims against the Government;
• Advising clients on cost accounting practices, internal compliance policies and procedures, and litigation strategies that impact business decisions;
• Representing government contractors in the defense industry in False Claims Act litigation and investigations initiated by whistleblowers and the Government.

Amanda also maintains an active pro bono practice representing survivors of domestic violence.  She regularly assists clients seeking civil protective orders in abusive situations and has also represented clients seeking legal immigration status under the Violence Against Women Act.

While in law school, Amanda was the editor-in-chief of the Public Contract Law Journal and a member of the Moot Court Board, Mock Trial Board, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Board.  Amanda was a finalist and the highest-scoring competitor in the 2020 Government Contracts Moot Court Competition and served as chair for the 2021 competition.  She was also a recipient of the Roger N. Boyd Memorial Scholarship, the 2020 National Association of State Procurement Officials Academic Scholarship, and the 2021 National Contract Management Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, all recognizing her academic success in government procurement while at GW Law.  Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, Amanda interned with the World Bank’s Office of Suspension and Debarment and for the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.