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In this day-long, in-person conference at Crowell’s Chicago office, our experienced practitioners will discuss updates in key areas of government contracts including Executive Orders and federal funding, grants and terminations, M&A, IP rights, protests, information risk management and security, and procurement fraud and investigations.

Join Crowell at Law-Tech Connect and AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Houston, where industry experts focus on how changes in technology, policy, safety, and society are shaping the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Co-located at XPONENTIAL, Law-Tech Connect is designed to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems in a one-day session focused on the intersection between technology and legal issues.

In 2025, the U.S. Government’s policy statements and Executive Orders have had far-reaching impacts for government contractors and grant recipients. Although terminations, stop work orders, and de-scopes have affected private companies, non-profits, and universities doing business across multiple agencies, the U.S. Government’s policies relating to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has caused particular confusion and uncertainty relating to performance, compliance, and contractual procedure. Key questions have included the potential impacts of official and less formal communications from the U.S. Government, procedural issues arising from the move of certain functions to the U.S. Department of State, and the effect of various pending litigations. As businesses and organizations plan for 2026, the importance of preserving their rights and maximizing potential recovery opportunities remains paramount.

Led by Partners Tyler O'Connor and Sharmistha Das, the panel will discuss best practices for responding to Congressional oversight requests, key pitfalls to avoid, and how to productively work with staff to minimize risks for affected entities’ brands and their bottom lines. We expect Will and Peter to focus on issues affecting the industries within their Committees' respective jurisdictions, including energy, health care, transportation, technology, and consumer products, among others.