Adina Nelson
Overview
Adina Nelson is an associate in the Government Contracts and Labor and Employment groups based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Adina provides counseling and litigation support to clients involved in a variety of disputes, including employment discrimination claims, government investigations, suspension and debarment matters, Service Contract Act price adjustments, and bid protests.
Career & Education
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Extern, Honorable Elaine D. Kaplan
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, Law Clerk, Civil Legal Services Division
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
- The John Hopkins University School of Education, M.S. Ed
- Washington University in St. Louis, B.A.
- District of Columbia
Adina's Insights
Client Alert | 22 min read | 12.23.25
The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
On December 18, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2026 NDAA) (P.L. 119-60) was signed into law. The Act makes significant changes to defense acquisition, sourcing restrictions, and interactions between the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the Department of Defense (DOD).
Adina's Insights
Client Alert | 22 min read | 12.23.25
The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
On December 18, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY 2026 NDAA) (P.L. 119-60) was signed into law. The Act makes significant changes to defense acquisition, sourcing restrictions, and interactions between the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the Department of Defense (DOD).

