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Blank Rome and Our Attorneys Highly Ranked in Chambers USA 2026

We are proud to announce that Blank Rome’s attorneys and practices were highly ranked across several categories in the 2026 Chambers USA rankings, which reflect our high level of integrated services for government contractors and companies in the Aerospace, Defense and Government Services sector.

Our Government Contracts practice was ranked in Band 2 in Government Contracts: The Elite, USA, again placing our team among the top 10 law firms in the nationwide rankings.

  • Chambers quoted a government contracts reference as saying, “They provide creative and pragmatic solutions to complex legal issues.”

Our False Claims Act practice and partner Jennifer A. Short were ranked in False Claims Act, USA – Nationwide. An FCA reference told Chambers, “The attorneys really understand the factual issues and really bat for us.”

Partners Anthony Rapa and Kenneth Nunnenkamp, who serve clients impacted by tectonic changes in the international business environment, were both ranked in International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions.

To view all of Blank Rome’s Chambers USA 2026 rankings, please visit Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices.

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Practice and Attorneys Highly Ranked in Chambers USA 2025

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts practice was ranked in Band 2 in Government Contracts: The Elite, USA in the Chambers USA 2025 rankings, placing our team among the top 10 law firms in the nationwide rankings.

Chambers quoted a government contracts reference as saying that “The firm has specialized expertise as well as a broader perspective on the issues at play.”

Chambers USA included four of our attorneys in their 2025 Government Contracts rankings: Dominique L. Casimir, Justin A. Chiarodo, Elizabeth N. Jochum, and Luke W. Meier, with Elizabeth receiving an additional ranking for “Government Contracts: Bid Protests.”

To view all of Blank Rome’s Chambers USA 2025 rankings, please visit our website.

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Practice and Attorneys Highly Ranked in Chambers USA and The Legal 500

We are thrilled to share Blank Rome’s Government Contracts practice was recently highly ranked by two prestigious annual legal rankings publications:

Chambers USA 2024

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts practice was ranked in Band 2 in Government Contracts: The Elite, USA in the Chambers USA 2024 rankings, placing our team among the very top group of fewer than 50 law firms in the nationwide rankings.

Chambers quoted a government contracts reference as saying that “Blank Rome is a sophisticated firm that knows the commercial implications of the activities for which they … provided legal support.”

To view all of Blank Rome’s Chambers USA 2024 rankings, please visit our website.

The Legal 500 United States 2024

Blank Rome was again highly ranked among the top nationwide firms as a “Recommended Firm” in the area of “Government Contracts” in The Legal 500 United States 2024. Testimonials about our practice included:

“The Blank Rome Government Contracts practice group is uncommonly business-oriented.”

“Great people, great communication, creative approaches to legal arguments.”

“Excellent communication, always available when you need them.”

To view all of Blank Rome’s Legal 500 United States 2024 rankings, please visit our website.

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Practice and Attorneys Highly Ranked in Chambers USA and The Legal 500

On the heels of Law360’s recognition of Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Practice as a 2022 Practice Group of the Year, the practice was recently highly ranked by two prestigious legal rankings publications:

Chambers USA 2023

We are thrilled to share that Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Practice was elevated to Band 2 in Government Contracts: The Elite, USA in the recent Chambers USA 2023 rankings, placing our team among the very top group of fewer than 50 law firms in the nationwide rankings. 

Chambers quoted a reference as saying that Blank Rome has “…a good mix of associates and partners with expertise in a wide variety of areas. The firm is a one-stop shop for government contractors’ legal needs.”

To view all of Blank Rome’s Chambers USA 2023 rankings, please visit our website.

The Legal 500 United States 2023

Blank Rome was again highly ranked among top nationwide firms as a “Recommended Firm” in the area of “Government Contracts” in The Legal 500 United States 2023.

“While each member of the team has their own special talents and areas of specialization, as all great teams do, without fail, they unselfishly work together to achieve the client’s goal, in this case, zealously advocating on behalf of their client. From contract formation to interpretation to litigation, they handle the full spectrum and they do it as one, cohesive, disciplined, fighting unit.” ―Testimonial given to The 2023 Legal 500 United States

To view all of Blank Rome’s Legal 500 United States 2023 rankings, please visit our website.

Two Recent Blank Rome Team Recognitions

We’re pleased to share two recent accomplishments of our Government Contracts attorneys.

They’ve Got Next: Government Contracts Fresh Face Elizabeth Jochum

Blank Rome partner Elizabeth N. Jochum has been featured in Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next” series, which spotlights young lawyers who are “raising the bar in various practice groups.”

Elizabeth is one of five attorneys featured in the government contracts installment. The featured attorneys “work at the intersection of litigation, regulation, and government procurement” as they navigate and defend clients against bid protests.

Read more, including an excerpt of Elizabeth’s “They’ve Got Next” spotlight, as published in Bloomberg Law, on our website.

Justin A. Chiarodo Named to Law360’s 2023 Aerospace & Defense Editorial Advisory Board

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Justin A. Chiarodo, who serves as chair of our firm’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Services industry team and Government Contracts practice group, has been named to Law360’s 2023 Aerospace & Defense Editorial Advisory Board.

Learn more about the board and Justin on our website.

Dominique L. Casimir Named Section Chair’s Special Recognition Award Recipient by the ABA Section of Public Contract Law

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Dominique L. Casimir, who serves as co-chair of the firm’s General Litigation group, received the American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law‘s (“the Section”) Section Chair’s Special Recognition Award. 

Please visit our website to learn more about Dominique’s award.

Law360: Gov’t Contracts Group of the Year: Blank Rome

Law360, February 17, 2023

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts group was recently named a 2022 Practice Group of the Year by Law360, which honors “the attorney teams behind litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.” Blank Rome is one of five firms recognized in the Government Contracts practice group category nationwide. 

Read the group’s full Practice Group of the Year profile, as published in Law360, on our website.

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Group Named Practice Group of the Year by Law360

We are pleased to announce that our Government Contracts group has been named a Practice Group of the Year by Law360, which honors “the attorney teams behind litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.”

Learn more on our website.

Law360 Rising Star: Elizabeth N. Jochum

Blank Rome partner Elizabeth N. Jochum was profiled as a 2022 Government Contracts Rising Star by Law360, notably honoring her as one of the top five government contracts attorneys nationwide under the age of 40. (See Law360 Names Elizabeth N. Jochum a 2022 Government Contracts Rising Star)

In her profile, Elizabeth talks about why she’s a government contracts attorney, her biggest recent case and other important cases throughout her career, and her proudest moments as an attorney.

You can read an excerpt on our website. 

Blank Rome’s Government Contracts Practice and Attorneys Highly Ranked in Chambers USA and The Legal 500

Chambers USA 2022

Chambers USA 2022 recognized Blank Rome as a leader in Government Contracts nationally in “The Elite Legal Rankings” and ranked Justin A. Chiarodo and David M. Nadler.

Chambers noted that clients say that Justin “is a skilled and service-minded lawyer who cuts to the chase and avoids red tape” “He is an excellent leader and superb relationship partner” and that Dave “is a terrific lawyer who anticipates issues and is forward-thinking about his advice.”

To view all of Blank Rome’s Chambers USA 2022 rankings, please visit our website.

The Legal 500 United States 2022

Blank Rome was ranked as a “Recommended Firm” in the area of “Government: Government Contracts” and several of our Government Contracts attorneys were highly ranked and recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2022, including:

“Leading Lawyers”: The Legal 500’s Guide to Outstanding Lawyers Nationwide

  • Justin A. Chiarodo
  • Scott Arnold

“Next Generation Partners”: The Legal 500’s Guide to Up-and-Coming Lawyers Nationwide

  • Dominique L Casimir (Government: Government Contracts)

Recommended Attorneys

  • Dominique Casimir
  • Justin Chiarodo
  • Luke Meier
  • Scott Arnold
  • Stephanie Harden

Key Lawyers

  • Scott Arnold
  • Dominique Casimir
  • Luke Meier
  • Stephanie Harden

To view all of Blank Rome’s Legal 500 United States 2022 rankings, please visit our website.