Catherine O. Shames
Overview
Catherine O. Shames is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Crowell & Moring, where she is a member of the firm’s Government Contracts Group.
Career & Education
- Randolph-Macon Woman's College, B.A.
- Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy, M.P.P.
- College of William & Mary, Mason School of Business, M.B.A.
- College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D.
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 04.25.24
On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. The Final Rule (titled “OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance”), and OMB’s accompanying memorandum to agencies and reference guide, state that the revisions aim to streamline and clarify the grant rules and improve management, transparency, and oversight of federal financial assistance. Agencies must implement the Final Rule by October 1, 2024; however, agencies may apply it to federal awards as early as June 21, 2024.
Speaking Engagement | 04.18.24
Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.22.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.13.24
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 04.25.24
On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. The Final Rule (titled “OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance”), and OMB’s accompanying memorandum to agencies and reference guide, state that the revisions aim to streamline and clarify the grant rules and improve management, transparency, and oversight of federal financial assistance. Agencies must implement the Final Rule by October 1, 2024; however, agencies may apply it to federal awards as early as June 21, 2024.
Speaking Engagement | 04.18.24
Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.22.24
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.13.24