Dan focuses his practice on the intersection of industry and government. He regularly counsels clients in connection with government procurement and compliance issues, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), domestic preference, mergers and acquisitions, and small business issues. Dan also leverages his knowledge of the government to handle complex regulatory investigations, inquiries and other regulatory matters at the federal, state and local level, emphasizing practical and sophisticated outcomes for his clients.

Before joining the firm, Dan served as assistant attorney general in the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, where he represented government agencies in investigations, litigation, and government procurement. Dan’s pro bono practice is focused on legal clinics in the Chicago area, where he represents the most vulnerable communities in a variety of legal matters. Additionally, Dan is an author and contributor to the firm’s Regulatory Oversight blog and State AG Monitor.

Litigation and Enforcement

• Obtained an impressive result for a large corporation accused of state false claims act violations.
• Advised multiple corporations in support of government contracting due diligence efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases.
• Advised multiple clients in connection with strategic supply chain decisions under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
• Defended a publicly traded company against multiple state and federal regulatory enforcement actions after the company fell victim to a cyber security attack.
• Defended a large national corporation against a class action lawsuit alleging damages as the result of a data breach.
• Litigated multiple cases involving application of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Represented naval engineering firm in $150 million sale of the business.
• Represented a government contracting aerospace and defense software firm in its sale to a private equity-backed strategic buyer.
• Advised buyer in connection with the $105 million purchase of microwave instrumentation manufacturer.
• Lead government contracts counsel for buyer in connection with the purchase of a satellite hardware manufacturing company.

• Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation (2023-2026), Insurance Law (2023-2026)