Samuel W. Jack

Located in the firm’s Milwaukee office but with 15+ years of experience living and working in Washington, Sam brings a deep understanding of the federal contracting environment to clients across the country—many of which are based outside the Beltway. He regularly handles contract negotiations and disputes, bid protests, and a wide range of regulatory compliance issues.

Sam represents companies that work with the federal government, with a particular focus on contractors and subcontractors based in the Midwest. Sam is especially experienced with mergers and acquisitions involving government contracts, including those with national security considerations. He is also highly knowledgeable about federal grant compliance and is well-placed to assist not only traditional government contractors, but also those—often in the healthcare, nonprofit, and education sectors—that are navigating the requirements of federal financial assistance.

Prior to joining Husch Blackwell, Sam was an attorney advisor with the USAID Office of General Counsel, where he worked directly with contracting and agreement officers worldwide, primarily on the award and administration of food, health, and logistics contracts. Prior to his stint in the government, Sam worked in the government contracts practice groups of large DC law firms for almost a decade, often representing major defense contractors and private equity firms.

Sam is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School, where he participated in the school’s renowned government contracts law program.  He is actively engaged in the government contracts legal community and speaks and writes regularly on procurement law topics. In addition to his experience, clients value Sam’s responsiveness and attention to detail, knowing matters will be managed thoroughly from start to finish. Sam also has a reputation for providing clear, practical information so that clients can fully assess risks and make informed decisions for their businesses.