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ABA Hosts Joint Meeting to Discuss Procurement Collusion Strike Force

Client Alert | 1 min read | 02.27.20

On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Antitrust and Public Contract Law Sections are hosting a joint meeting to discuss the Department of Justice’s new Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF). The Panelists include:

  • Mark Grundvig, Assistant Chief, Washington Criminal II, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
  • Marcus Mills, Special Agent, Major Fraud Investigations Division, United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General
  • Elai Katz, Partner, Cahill Gordon & Reindel
  • Gail D. Zirkelbach, Partner, Crowell & Moring 

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from these government representatives as they provide their insights into the PCSF. The meeting will be held at the offices of Crowell & Moring from 12:30-2:00 pm, with the panel commencing at 1:00 pm. Lunch will be available for a charge of $10.00. Please RSVP to Victoria Walker at vwalker@crowell.com if you will attend in person or participate by telephone.

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