Charles Baek
Overview
Charles Baek, a partner 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
Client Alert | 1 min read | 08.10.26
In Appeal of Bahadir (a C&M case), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals denied the government’s motion to dismiss in its entirety, ruling in favor of the contractor on both key issues raised by the government. The case arises from a contract for construction work at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, under which Appellant alleged government-caused delay and filed certified prolongation claims using a “windows analysis” methodology. The government moved to dismiss, arguing that Appellant failed to state a sum certain for each of what the government characterized as 38 distinct claims, and separately that four claims had not been properly presented to the Contracting Officer.
Speaking Engagement | 04.22.26
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.17.26
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
Client Alert | 1 min read | 08.10.26
In Appeal of Bahadir (a C&M case), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals denied the government’s motion to dismiss in its entirety, ruling in favor of the contractor on both key issues raised by the government. The case arises from a contract for construction work at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, under which Appellant alleged government-caused delay and filed certified prolongation claims using a “windows analysis” methodology. The government moved to dismiss, arguing that Appellant failed to state a sum certain for each of what the government characterized as 38 distinct claims, and separately that four claims had not been properly presented to the Contracting Officer.
Speaking Engagement | 04.22.26
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.17.26
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
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04.22.26
Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
ASBCA’s FY 2025 Report – A Look at the Numbers
|12.17.25
Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
CBCA’s FY 2025 Report – Examining the Numbers
|12.17.25
Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
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
Client Alert | 1 min read | 08.10.26
In Appeal of Bahadir (a C&M case), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals denied the government’s motion to dismiss in its entirety, ruling in favor of the contractor on both key issues raised by the government. The case arises from a contract for construction work at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, under which Appellant alleged government-caused delay and filed certified prolongation claims using a “windows analysis” methodology. The government moved to dismiss, arguing that Appellant failed to state a sum certain for each of what the government characterized as 38 distinct claims, and separately that four claims had not been properly presented to the Contracting Officer.
Speaking Engagement | 04.22.26
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.17.26
