Jessica Tillipman
@jtillipman.bsky.social
Associate Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies & Anti-Corruption Law Prof at GW Law. I post about corruption, GovCon, and, most importantly, the birds/wildlife in my backyard.
My new piece, "The Cost of a Lie," which addresses the recent Kousisis decision, is now available: www.gwlr.org/kousisis-the...
Kousisis is a notable departure from recent SCOTUS decisions that have narrowed the scope of fraud and corruption statutes in the United States.
Kousisis is a notable departure from recent SCOTUS decisions that have narrowed the scope of fraud and corruption statutes in the United States.
The Cost of a Lie: Kousisis Affirms Criminal Fraud Liability Without Economic Harm
June 10, 2025 Kousisis et al. v. United States, 605 U.S. ____, 145 S. Ct. 1382 (2025) (Barrett, J.) Response by Jessica Tillipman Geo. Wash. L. Rev. On the Docket (Oct. Term 2024) Slip Opinion | SCOTU...
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June 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My new piece, "The Cost of a Lie," which addresses the recent Kousisis decision, is now available: www.gwlr.org/kousisis-the...
Kousisis is a notable departure from recent SCOTUS decisions that have narrowed the scope of fraud and corruption statutes in the United States.
Kousisis is a notable departure from recent SCOTUS decisions that have narrowed the scope of fraud and corruption statutes in the United States.
New GAO report is highly critical of DOD’s anti-fraud efforts: “DOD leadership has not demonstrated a strong commitment to fraud risk management.”
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-25-108500
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June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New GAO report is highly critical of DOD’s anti-fraud efforts: “DOD leadership has not demonstrated a strong commitment to fraud risk management.”
I’m providing an introduction to procurement fraud and the false claims act today at 1 PM eastern time. It’s free and virtual -registration information below.
☀️ DAU's Free Summer Law Series: May 29–July 24 ☀️
Join us for a five-part webinar series as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of government procurement. Led by Jessica Tillipman of GW Law, topics include fraud, AI in acquisitions, and procurement ethics.
Join us for a five-part webinar series as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of government procurement. Led by Jessica Tillipman of GW Law, topics include fraud, AI in acquisitions, and procurement ethics.
May 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I’m providing an introduction to procurement fraud and the false claims act today at 1 PM eastern time. It’s free and virtual -registration information below.
Interested in learning more about fraud in government spending? I am happy to be partnering again with DAU to teach their Summer Law Series.
All 5 virtual sessions are free and open to the public and the first session kicks off this Thursday with fraud.
Registration info below 👇
All 5 virtual sessions are free and open to the public and the first session kicks off this Thursday with fraud.
Registration info below 👇
☀️ DAU's Free Summer Law Series: May 29–July 24 ☀️
Join us for a five-part webinar series as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of government procurement. Led by Jessica Tillipman of GW Law, topics include fraud, AI in acquisitions, and procurement ethics.
Join us for a five-part webinar series as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of government procurement. Led by Jessica Tillipman of GW Law, topics include fraud, AI in acquisitions, and procurement ethics.
May 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Interested in learning more about fraud in government spending? I am happy to be partnering again with DAU to teach their Summer Law Series.
All 5 virtual sessions are free and open to the public and the first session kicks off this Thursday with fraud.
Registration info below 👇
All 5 virtual sessions are free and open to the public and the first session kicks off this Thursday with fraud.
Registration info below 👇
I joined Pamela Brown and Wolf Blitzer today on the Situation Room to discuss the legal and ethical ramifications of Qatar’s reported gift of a luxury 747 to be used not only as Air Force One, but also potentially for the president’s personal use after he leaves office.
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Law professor reacts to government planning to accept luxury jet from Qatar | CNN
Jessica Tillipman, Assistant Dean and Professor of Law at The George Washington University, joined “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown” to discuss plans for the Department of Defens...
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May 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I joined Pamela Brown and Wolf Blitzer today on the Situation Room to discuss the legal and ethical ramifications of Qatar’s reported gift of a luxury 747 to be used not only as Air Force One, but also potentially for the president’s personal use after he leaves office.
www.cnn.com/2025/05/12/T...
www.cnn.com/2025/05/12/T...
“If they had spent their time wisely preparing a legitimate competitive contract versus wasting their time to justify a sole source, we could’ve had a legitimate award now. They could’ve ended up with the same outcome.“ federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/...
OPM appears to cancel sole-source award for cloud HR system
Just a week ago, OPM had said the sole-source award to Workday was needed urgently because of a "systemic failure" in its HR infrastructure.
federalnewsnetwork.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
“If they had spent their time wisely preparing a legitimate competitive contract versus wasting their time to justify a sole source, we could’ve had a legitimate award now. They could’ve ended up with the same outcome.“ federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/...
For anyone keeping tabs on "FAR reform," GSA has just published a new "FAR Overhaul" site, which includes new OMB guidance on the process: lnkd.in/eYcAWGRE
May 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
For anyone keeping tabs on "FAR reform," GSA has just published a new "FAR Overhaul" site, which includes new OMB guidance on the process: lnkd.in/eYcAWGRE
Another big update for people who work in the regulatory space. GSA and OMB are asking the public to submit ideas for eliminating specific regulations. We have links to the press release and the new online submission form in Trump GovCon Tracker ⬇️
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) just announced a new "deregulation recommendations initiative." blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/t...
April 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Another big update for people who work in the regulatory space. GSA and OMB are asking the public to submit ideas for eliminating specific regulations. We have links to the press release and the new online submission form in Trump GovCon Tracker ⬇️
Yesterday marked the close of the 2024–25 Academic Year at GW Law — and on the very same day, President Trump issued a significant new Executive Order calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
April 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Yesterday marked the close of the 2024–25 Academic Year at GW Law — and on the very same day, President Trump issued a significant new Executive Order calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
The new OMB policy on Acquisition of AI is out.
There are some similarities to M-24-18 and in some areas, it goes further (vendor lock-in, acquisition lifecycle integration, IP/data rights, etc.). 1/3
There are some similarities to M-24-18 and in some areas, it goes further (vendor lock-in, acquisition lifecycle integration, IP/data rights, etc.). 1/3
https://whitehouse.gov/wp-content/upl…
April 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The new OMB policy on Acquisition of AI is out.
There are some similarities to M-24-18 and in some areas, it goes further (vendor lock-in, acquisition lifecycle integration, IP/data rights, etc.). 1/3
There are some similarities to M-24-18 and in some areas, it goes further (vendor lock-in, acquisition lifecycle integration, IP/data rights, etc.). 1/3
I talked to ProPublica about why giving free services to the government - particularly tech - is such a problem. It undermines the competitive process and can lead to vendor lock-in. www.propublica.org/article/elon...
Microsoft Hooked the Government on Its Products With Freebies. Could Elon Musk’s Starlink Be Doing the Same?
The tech billionaire and Trump adviser “donated” Starlink service to the White House. The move resembles a previous maneuver by Microsoft, which used “free” trials to lock in costly upgrades across th...
www.propublica.org
April 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I talked to ProPublica about why giving free services to the government - particularly tech - is such a problem. It undermines the competitive process and can lead to vendor lock-in. www.propublica.org/article/elon...
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GW Law students recently had the opportunity to attend an engaging panel discussion and networking event hosted by Wiley LLP, centered on legal careers at the intersection of government contracts, national security, and cybersecurity.
Event recap:
🔗 blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/e...
Event recap:
🔗 blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/e...
April 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
GW Law students recently had the opportunity to attend an engaging panel discussion and networking event hosted by Wiley LLP, centered on legal careers at the intersection of government contracts, national security, and cybersecurity.
Event recap:
🔗 blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/e...
Event recap:
🔗 blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/e...
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As Women's History Month comes to a close, GW Law's Assoc. Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies, @jtillipman.bsky.social shared why she has dedicated her career to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in procurement systems. blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/c...
Celebrating Women’s History Month & Government Procurement Law
During Women’s History Month, GW Law’s Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew featured several women leading academic speciality programs at the law school, including GW Law’s Associate Dean for Government Procurem...
blogs.gwu.edu
March 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
As Women's History Month comes to a close, GW Law's Assoc. Dean for Government Procurement Law Studies, @jtillipman.bsky.social shared why she has dedicated her career to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in procurement systems. blogs.gwu.edu/law-govpro/c...
There has been a lot of discussion in the United States in recent weeks about “fraud” and “waste” in government spending. I had the opportunity to talk with PBS NewsHour about the legal distinctions between these terms. m.youtube.com/watch?featur... 1/3
4 things to know about rooting out government fraud and DOGE’s approach to it now
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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March 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
There has been a lot of discussion in the United States in recent weeks about “fraud” and “waste” in government spending. I had the opportunity to talk with PBS NewsHour about the legal distinctions between these terms. m.youtube.com/watch?featur... 1/3
The U.K., France, and Switzerland stepping up to fill the void left by the Trump Administration’s “pause” of FCPA enforcement. Time will tell whether this will result in greater enforcement, but the messaging is clear. 1/2
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce
Founding Statement
www.gov.uk
March 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The U.K., France, and Switzerland stepping up to fill the void left by the Trump Administration’s “pause” of FCPA enforcement. Time will tell whether this will result in greater enforcement, but the messaging is clear. 1/2
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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LAW STUDENTS/YOUNG LAWYERS: interested in a career in government contracts? Join the ABA Public Contract Law Section for an evening networking event and panel on Thursday March 20th at Seyfarth Shaw LLP's DC office.
Learn more and register here: maestro.abanet.org/list/inxsxxp...
Learn more and register here: maestro.abanet.org/list/inxsxxp...
March 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
LAW STUDENTS/YOUNG LAWYERS: interested in a career in government contracts? Join the ABA Public Contract Law Section for an evening networking event and panel on Thursday March 20th at Seyfarth Shaw LLP's DC office.
Learn more and register here: maestro.abanet.org/list/inxsxxp...
Learn more and register here: maestro.abanet.org/list/inxsxxp...
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🚨 Yesterday, President Trump signed a new EO to centralize federal procurement of common goods and services under GSA.
⭐ Link to the EO may be found on our "Trump Administration Government Contracts Policy & News Tracker":
⭐ Link to the EO may be found on our "Trump Administration Government Contracts Policy & News Tracker":
Trump Admin: Government Contracts Tracker
In light of the Trump Administration’s sweeping activities that have impacted the U.S. federal procurement system, GW Law has created a “tracker” to help students, alumni, and friends of the GW Law…
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March 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🚨 Yesterday, President Trump signed a new EO to centralize federal procurement of common goods and services under GSA.
⭐ Link to the EO may be found on our "Trump Administration Government Contracts Policy & News Tracker":
⭐ Link to the EO may be found on our "Trump Administration Government Contracts Policy & News Tracker":
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Today is the 10th and final day of our 10-Day series on the goals of U.S. Federal Procurement Law!
Our final goal ensures that (nearly) all federal agencies follow standardized processes, regulations, and best practices when purchasing goods and services: UNIFORMITY
Our final goal ensures that (nearly) all federal agencies follow standardized processes, regulations, and best practices when purchasing goods and services: UNIFORMITY
March 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Today is the 10th and final day of our 10-Day series on the goals of U.S. Federal Procurement Law!
Our final goal ensures that (nearly) all federal agencies follow standardized processes, regulations, and best practices when purchasing goods and services: UNIFORMITY
Our final goal ensures that (nearly) all federal agencies follow standardized processes, regulations, and best practices when purchasing goods and services: UNIFORMITY
I love Day 9 of our 10-day series on the goals of U.S. federal procurement law because it gives me the opportunity to share one of my favorite sections in the FAR.
*Risk avoidance* is one of the greatest challenges to innovation in U.S. federal procurement. 1/4
*Risk avoidance* is one of the greatest challenges to innovation in U.S. federal procurement. 1/4
Today is Day 9 of our 10-Day series on the goals of U.S. Federal Procurement Law!
Today's goal addresses a major factor in federal procurement: RISK.
Risk Avoidance vs. Other Procurement Goals: Striking the Right Balance ⚖️⚠️
Today's goal addresses a major factor in federal procurement: RISK.
Risk Avoidance vs. Other Procurement Goals: Striking the Right Balance ⚖️⚠️
March 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I love Day 9 of our 10-day series on the goals of U.S. federal procurement law because it gives me the opportunity to share one of my favorite sections in the FAR.
*Risk avoidance* is one of the greatest challenges to innovation in U.S. federal procurement. 1/4
*Risk avoidance* is one of the greatest challenges to innovation in U.S. federal procurement. 1/4
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Today is Day 8 of our 10-Day series on the goals of U.S. Federal Procurement Law!
Today's goal focuses on policies that aim to promote small businesses, support domestic industries, ensure fair wages, and advance sustainability: COLLATERAL POLICIES.
Today's goal focuses on policies that aim to promote small businesses, support domestic industries, ensure fair wages, and advance sustainability: COLLATERAL POLICIES.
March 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today is Day 8 of our 10-Day series on the goals of U.S. Federal Procurement Law!
Today's goal focuses on policies that aim to promote small businesses, support domestic industries, ensure fair wages, and advance sustainability: COLLATERAL POLICIES.
Today's goal focuses on policies that aim to promote small businesses, support domestic industries, ensure fair wages, and advance sustainability: COLLATERAL POLICIES.
I’m looking forward to moderating this great panel today!
Last chance to register for our program tomorrow (March 12, 2025 at 2:30pm ET) about current challenges and recommended reforms to address integrity issues in the United States.
⭐ Click here to register
⭐ Click here to register
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March 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I’m looking forward to moderating this great panel today!
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Today is Day 7 of our 10-Day series on U.S. Government Procurement Law!
💲 Today's goal prioritizes quality, performance, and long-term benefits over just low cost: BEST VALUE 💲
💲 Today's goal prioritizes quality, performance, and long-term benefits over just low cost: BEST VALUE 💲
March 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today is Day 7 of our 10-Day series on U.S. Government Procurement Law!
💲 Today's goal prioritizes quality, performance, and long-term benefits over just low cost: BEST VALUE 💲
💲 Today's goal prioritizes quality, performance, and long-term benefits over just low cost: BEST VALUE 💲
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Today is Day 5 of our 10-day series: U.S. Federal Procurement Law Goals 🇺🇸
Today's lesson focuses on the goal designed to get better value, reduce delays, and improve public services in the procurement process: EFFICIENCY ⌛
If you missed prior posts, start with Day 1 buff.ly/Bh0ZqIG
Today's lesson focuses on the goal designed to get better value, reduce delays, and improve public services in the procurement process: EFFICIENCY ⌛
If you missed prior posts, start with Day 1 buff.ly/Bh0ZqIG
March 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today is Day 5 of our 10-day series: U.S. Federal Procurement Law Goals 🇺🇸
Today's lesson focuses on the goal designed to get better value, reduce delays, and improve public services in the procurement process: EFFICIENCY ⌛
If you missed prior posts, start with Day 1 buff.ly/Bh0ZqIG
Today's lesson focuses on the goal designed to get better value, reduce delays, and improve public services in the procurement process: EFFICIENCY ⌛
If you missed prior posts, start with Day 1 buff.ly/Bh0ZqIG
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Today is Day 6 of our 10-Day series on U.S. Government Procurement Law!
😃 Today's goal focuses on ensuring government agencies get what they need, when they need it, at the right quality level.
⚖️ Procurement Must Prioritize Customer Satisfaction to Drive Mission Success
😃 Today's goal focuses on ensuring government agencies get what they need, when they need it, at the right quality level.
⚖️ Procurement Must Prioritize Customer Satisfaction to Drive Mission Success
March 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Today is Day 6 of our 10-Day series on U.S. Government Procurement Law!
😃 Today's goal focuses on ensuring government agencies get what they need, when they need it, at the right quality level.
⚖️ Procurement Must Prioritize Customer Satisfaction to Drive Mission Success
😃 Today's goal focuses on ensuring government agencies get what they need, when they need it, at the right quality level.
⚖️ Procurement Must Prioritize Customer Satisfaction to Drive Mission Success