Lillie Drenth
Overview
Lillie Drenth is an associate in the Government Contracts Group in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office. Lillie’s practice focuses on a range of government contract issues, including advising buyers and sellers in complex M&A transactions involving government contractors and representing contractors in internal and government investigations.
Career & Education
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Intern, Honorable Adalberto Jordan, 2022
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2024
- University of Florida, B.A. in political science and economics, cum laude, 2021
- District of Columbia
- Spanish
Lillie's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.08.26
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs are Small Business Administration-sponsored initiatives intended to encourage small business contractors to conduct early-stage research and development (R&D) and help foster technological innovation related to U.S. government needs across several federal agencies, including the Department of War, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Institutes of Health. SBIR/STTR are sometimes referred to as “America’s Seed Fund.” Consistent with that characterization, SBIR contractors performing in the defense and technology space are often the focus of venture capital and private equity interest and investment.
Speaking Engagement | 04.23.26
"Navigating the Current Government Contracts IP Environment," OOPS 2026, Tyson's Corner, VA.
Insights
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09.05.25
Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
Lillie's Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 05.08.26
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs are Small Business Administration-sponsored initiatives intended to encourage small business contractors to conduct early-stage research and development (R&D) and help foster technological innovation related to U.S. government needs across several federal agencies, including the Department of War, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Institutes of Health. SBIR/STTR are sometimes referred to as “America’s Seed Fund.” Consistent with that characterization, SBIR contractors performing in the defense and technology space are often the focus of venture capital and private equity interest and investment.
Speaking Engagement | 04.23.26
"Navigating the Current Government Contracts IP Environment," OOPS 2026, Tyson's Corner, VA.
