Sarah E.Barney
Associate
Government Contracts
sbarney@seyfarth.com
Sarah is a dedicated and collaborative legal advocate who helps clients navigate the evolving regulatory and statutory requirements of federal contracts.
More About Sarah
Doing business with the federal government provides contractors with high-dollar opportunities for a seemingly endless variety of goods and services, but also exposes contractors to liability rooted in statutory and regulatory requirements. Sarah guides clients through these evolving requirements, so they stay compliant with their current contracts and remain viable for future contracting opportunities. When necessary, Sarah represents her clients in disputes with the government over contract award and administration.
In her litigation practice, Sarah advises clients across a variety of issues, focusing on bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and contract administration disputes at the Boards of Contract Appeals. Sarah has additional experience litigating complex civil matters in government contracts-adjacent fields, including trade secrets, RICO, and ERISA-related litigation.
In her compliance practice, Sarah helps contractors keep themselves up to date with the evolving statutory and regulatory requirements that come with doing business with the US government. These include domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy American Act and Small Business Act, such as the Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR and 8(a) programs. Sarah has extensive experience reviewing prime contracts and subcontracts to help clients navigate their contract obligations and negotiate terms that protect their interests while maximizing their opportunities.
In her litigation practice, Sarah advises clients across a variety of issues, focusing on bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and contract administration disputes at the Boards of Contract Appeals. Sarah has additional experience litigating complex civil matters in government contracts-adjacent fields, including trade secrets, RICO, and ERISA-related litigation.
In her compliance practice, Sarah helps contractors keep themselves up to date with the evolving statutory and regulatory requirements that come with doing business with the US government. These include domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy American Act and Small Business Act, such as the Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR and 8(a) programs. Sarah has extensive experience reviewing prime contracts and subcontracts to help clients navigate their contract obligations and negotiate terms that protect their interests while maximizing their opportunities.
- JD, The George Washington University Law School
- BA, Pepperdine University
Political Science; Theatre Arts: Acting
Political Science Honors Program
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- District of Columbia Superior Court
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- Co-Author, "6 essential tips for avoiding labor charging issues on government contracts," Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today (March 28, 2025)
- Co-Author, “DOJ Announces Record Qui Tam Highs, Consistent Upward Trends in FCA Recoveries for FY 2024,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 23, 2025)
- Co-Author, "The Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, 6th Edition," Thomson Reuters (2024)
- Co-Author, "GAO Decision Offers Insights On Verifying TAA Compliance," Law360 (October 23, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Contract Disputes Recap: Interpretation And Jurisdiction," Law360 (April 16, 2024)
- Co-Author, "DOJ's False Claims Act report for FY 2023 has record stats, new initiatives," Westlaw Today (April 02, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Contract Disputes Recap: Facts Differ But Same Rules Apply," Law360 (March 26, 2024)
- Co-Author, "DOJ False Claims Act Statistics Feature Record Numbers, Familiar Industries and New Initiatives for FY 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2024)
- Co-Author, "SDNY Breaks With Tradition in New Whistleblower Pilot Program," New York Law Journal (February 16, 2024)
- Co-Author, "SDNY Breaks with Tradition in New Whistleblower Pilot Program," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 8, 2024)
- Co-Author, "What May Define Contract Disputes Act Jurisdiction In 2024," Law360 (January 4, 2024)
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Sarah is a dedicated and collaborative legal advocate who helps clients navigate the evolving regulatory and statutory requirements of federal contracts.
More About Sarah
Doing business with the federal government provides contractors with high-dollar opportunities for a seemingly endless variety of goods and services, but also exposes contractors to liability rooted in statutory and regulatory requirements. Sarah guides clients through these evolving requirements, so they stay compliant with their current contracts and remain viable for future contracting opportunities. When necessary, Sarah represents her clients in disputes with the government over contract award and administration.
In her litigation practice, Sarah advises clients across a variety of issues, focusing on bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and contract administration disputes at the Boards of Contract Appeals. Sarah has additional experience litigating complex civil matters in government contracts-adjacent fields, including trade secrets, RICO, and ERISA-related litigation.
In her compliance practice, Sarah helps contractors keep themselves up to date with the evolving statutory and regulatory requirements that come with doing business with the US government. These include domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy American Act and Small Business Act, such as the Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR and 8(a) programs. Sarah has extensive experience reviewing prime contracts and subcontracts to help clients navigate their contract obligations and negotiate terms that protect their interests while maximizing their opportunities.
In her litigation practice, Sarah advises clients across a variety of issues, focusing on bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and contract administration disputes at the Boards of Contract Appeals. Sarah has additional experience litigating complex civil matters in government contracts-adjacent fields, including trade secrets, RICO, and ERISA-related litigation.
In her compliance practice, Sarah helps contractors keep themselves up to date with the evolving statutory and regulatory requirements that come with doing business with the US government. These include domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy American Act and Small Business Act, such as the Small Business Administration’s SBIR/STTR and 8(a) programs. Sarah has extensive experience reviewing prime contracts and subcontracts to help clients navigate their contract obligations and negotiate terms that protect their interests while maximizing their opportunities.
- JD, The George Washington University Law School
- BA, Pepperdine University
Political Science; Theatre Arts: Acting
Political Science Honors Program
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- District of Columbia Superior Court
Related Services
Related Trends
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Attorney Publication
03/28/2025
Sarah Barney and Teddie Arnold Write How Government Contractors Can Avoid Labor Charging Issues in Reuters' Westlaw Today
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Mar 19, 2025
Six Essential Tips for Avoiding Product Substitution Issues on Government Contracts
Legal Update
Mar 12, 2025
Six Essential Tips for Avoiding Labor Charging Issues on Government Contracts
Legal Update
Jan 23, 2025
DOJ Announces Record Qui Tam Highs, Consistent Upward Trends in FCA Recoveries for FY 2024
- Co-Author, "6 essential tips for avoiding labor charging issues on government contracts," Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today (March 28, 2025)
- Co-Author, “DOJ Announces Record Qui Tam Highs, Consistent Upward Trends in FCA Recoveries for FY 2024,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 23, 2025)
- Co-Author, "The Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, 6th Edition," Thomson Reuters (2024)
- Co-Author, "GAO Decision Offers Insights On Verifying TAA Compliance," Law360 (October 23, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Contract Disputes Recap: Interpretation And Jurisdiction," Law360 (April 16, 2024)
- Co-Author, "DOJ's False Claims Act report for FY 2023 has record stats, new initiatives," Westlaw Today (April 02, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Contract Disputes Recap: Facts Differ But Same Rules Apply," Law360 (March 26, 2024)
- Co-Author, "DOJ False Claims Act Statistics Feature Record Numbers, Familiar Industries and New Initiatives for FY 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 5, 2024)
- Co-Author, "SDNY Breaks With Tradition in New Whistleblower Pilot Program," New York Law Journal (February 16, 2024)
- Co-Author, "SDNY Breaks with Tradition in New Whistleblower Pilot Program," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 8, 2024)
- Co-Author, "What May Define Contract Disputes Act Jurisdiction In 2024," Law360 (January 4, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Contracts Disputes Recap: Be Mindful Of Termination Clauses," Law360 (November 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Contracts Disputes Recap: Expect Strict Application Of Rules," Law 360 (October 26, 2023)