Charles Baek
Overview
Charles Baek, a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group, serves government contracts clients of all sizes, with an emphasis on claims/recovery practice. His practice focuses on litigation before the boards of contract appeals (ASBCA and CBCA), as well as the Court of Federal Claims and litigation/arbitration for prime-sub disputes. Charles also provides counseling to clients on compliance, contract administration, and cost accounting, among other topics. His relevant experience includes:
- Served as counsel in the $13 billion Affordable Care Act “risk corridors” litigation at the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Represented a major defense contractor in cost-related litigation before the Federal Circuit, with claim valued in excess of $250M.
- Represents major defense contractors in cost accounting and contract disputes litigation before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
- Represents US contractors in disputes with foreign entities involving US government contracts.
- Represents construction companies in disputes involving federal construction projects.
Career & Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2015
- University of British Columbia, B.Com., 2011
- District of Columbia
- New York
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Korean
Charles's Insights
Webinar | 03.13.25
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Government has issued a myriad of policy statements and Executive Orders with far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Many federal government agencies have directed contractors and grant recipients to stop work, de-scope contracts, and issued termination notices. The impacts of these policy directives and their implementation are significant – for private companies, non-profits, and universities. Our discussion will focus on the steps that contractors and grant recipients can take now, to preserve your rights and protect the bottom line.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.07.25
Representative Matters
- Represents a major defense contractor in an ASBCA claim litigation.
- Represents multiple healthcare-industry companies in connection with claims litigations regarding the Affordable Care Act.
- Represents a major technology company in an internal investigation regarding potential FCA violations.
- Represents a major insurance company in an internal investigation regarding potential FCA violations.
- Represents a government contractor in connection with a CDA claim litigation.
- Represents a government contractor in connection with alleged Small Business Act (SBA) violations.
- Counseled a major aviation-industry company relating to clearance issues.
Charles's Insights
Webinar | 03.13.25
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Government has issued a myriad of policy statements and Executive Orders with far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Many federal government agencies have directed contractors and grant recipients to stop work, de-scope contracts, and issued termination notices. The impacts of these policy directives and their implementation are significant – for private companies, non-profits, and universities. Our discussion will focus on the steps that contractors and grant recipients can take now, to preserve your rights and protect the bottom line.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.07.25
Insights
DoD Issues Final Rule on Network Penetration Reporting and Contracting for Cloud Services
|10.20.16
ABA PCLS Cyber Alert
DoD Issues Final Rule on DIB Cybersecurity Reporting
|10.04.16
ABA PCLS Cyber Alert
Court Dismisses Counterclaim Against FCA Whistleblower for Disclosing Confidential Information
|05.16.16
Crowell & Moring's Whistleblower Watch - |
03.02.16
The Government Contractor, Vol. 58, No. 9
Legal Q and A: Federal Contracting - Getting Paid, Buy American, Understanding the Contract
|02.03.22
The Construction Broadsheet
Annual Report Shines a Light on Success of Alternative Dispute Resolution at the ASBCA
|01.30.17
Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
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01.18.17
Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
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04.29.16
Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
Charles's Insights
Webinar | 03.13.25
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Government has issued a myriad of policy statements and Executive Orders with far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Many federal government agencies have directed contractors and grant recipients to stop work, de-scope contracts, and issued termination notices. The impacts of these policy directives and their implementation are significant – for private companies, non-profits, and universities. Our discussion will focus on the steps that contractors and grant recipients can take now, to preserve your rights and protect the bottom line.
Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.07.25
