Kyle Jefcoat is a litigator who advises clients on all facets of government contracts and grants, particularly relating to bid protests, False Claims Act litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and national security clearances.
Kyle combines his business-focused approach and extensive experience to guide clients, including global private equity firms and their portfolio companies, on complex compliance issues relating to:
In bid protest litigation, Kyle has handled a wide range of protests, from those with a few million dollars at stake to ones with billions of dollars at issue.
Kyle has assisted multiple clients with internal investigations into potential issues that raise both False Claims Act and mandatory disclosure concerns, including reviewing sales practices under clients’ GSA Schedule contracts and Price Reduction Clause compliance, as well as compliance with certifications and representations made in the process of contract award.
Before joining Latham, Kyle was a Captain in the US Air Force Judge-Advocate General (JAG) Corps from 2000 through 2004. He is also a member, and past global leader, of the firm’s US Military & Veterans Network.
Kyle maintains an active pro bono practice, including veteran benefits appeals cases and advising nonprofit organizations on compliance with government grant obligations.
Kyle has represented clients from the information technology, defense and aviation, and health care industries in protests and claims before:
Partner Kyle Jefcoat has made the most of his transition to the government contracts field from serving in the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps, helping secure big results for clients like a US$5 billion Navy construction deal protest win for SLS Federal Services LLC.
Honorees recognized for advising on high-stakes litigation matters and market-shaping transactions.