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Charles Baek

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Charles Baek, a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group, serves government contracts clients of all sizes, with an emphasis on claims/recovery practice. His practice focuses on litigation before the boards of contract appeals (ASBCA and CBCA), as well as the Court of Federal Claims and litigation/arbitration for prime-sub disputes. Charles also provides counseling to clients on compliance, contract administration, and cost accounting, among other topics. His relevant experience includes:

  • Served as counsel in the $13 billion Affordable Care Act “risk corridors” litigation at the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Represented a major defense contractor in cost-related litigation before the Federal Circuit, with claim valued in excess of $250M.
  • Represents major defense contractors in cost accounting and contract disputes litigation before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
  • Represents US contractors in disputes with foreign entities involving US government contracts.
  • Represents construction companies in disputes involving federal construction projects.

Career & Education

    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2015
    • University of British Columbia, B.Com., 2011
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2015
    • University of British Columbia, B.Com., 2011

    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    • Supreme Court of the United States

    • Korean
    • Korean

Charles's Insights

Webinar | 12.10.25

Terminations, Stop Work Orders, and De-Scopes – The Latest Updates and Recovery Opportunities for USAID Contractors and Grant Recipients

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.

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Representative Matters

  • Represents a major defense contractor in an ASBCA claim litigation.
  • Represents multiple healthcare-industry companies in connection with claims litigations regarding the Affordable Care Act.
  • Represents a major technology company in an internal investigation regarding potential FCA violations.
  • Represents a major insurance company in an internal investigation regarding potential FCA violations.
  • Represents a government contractor in connection with a CDA claim litigation.
  • Represents a government contractor in connection with alleged Small Business Act (SBA) violations.
  • Counseled a major aviation-industry company relating to clearance issues.

Charles's Insights

Webinar | 12.10.25

Terminations, Stop Work Orders, and De-Scopes – The Latest Updates and Recovery Opportunities for USAID Contractors and Grant Recipients

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.

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Insights

Webinar | 12.10.25

Terminations, Stop Work Orders, and De-Scopes – The Latest Updates and Recovery Opportunities for USAID Contractors and Grant Recipients

Speaking Engagement | 10.23.25

"The Essence of Claims," Government Contracts 101 Seminar, Washington, D.C.

Firm News | 8 min read | 08.21.25

The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Recognizes 49 Crowell & Moring Attorneys, One Selected as Lawyer of the Year

Speaking Engagement | 05.13.25

"Safeguarding Your Rights in a Shifting Landscape ," OOPS 2025: Government Contractors Reacting and Adapting to the New Administration, Tyson's Corner, VA.

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Practices

Industries

Charles's Insights

Webinar | 12.10.25

Terminations, Stop Work Orders, and De-Scopes – The Latest Updates and Recovery Opportunities for USAID Contractors and Grant Recipients

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.

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