Catherine O. Shames
Overview
Catherine O. Shames is a counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Crowell & Moring, where she is a member of the firmʼs Government Contracts Group.
Career & Education
- College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D.
- College of William & Mary, Mason School of Business, M.B.A.
- Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy, M.P.P.
- Randolph-Macon Woman's College, B.A.
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 1 min read | 08.12.25
Grant Slam: New Executive Order Serves Up Changes for Federal Grants
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” setting out the framework for sweeping changes to the grantmaking process. The order purports to address the Administration’s concerns about federal grants supporting controversial or ineffective programs and incurring excessive administrative costs. The EO implements three key changes to federal grant requirements.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 07.15.25
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.09.25
Insights
Catherine's Insights
Client Alert | 1 min read | 08.12.25
Grant Slam: New Executive Order Serves Up Changes for Federal Grants
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” setting out the framework for sweeping changes to the grantmaking process. The order purports to address the Administration’s concerns about federal grants supporting controversial or ineffective programs and incurring excessive administrative costs. The EO implements three key changes to federal grant requirements.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 07.15.25
Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.09.25
