Deneen J. Melander

Deneen J. Melander serves as Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active litigation practice as counsel at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. With over 35 years of experience, she handles complex government contracts disputes, intellectual property cases, and criminal/civil enforcement matters across federal and international jurisdictions.

Her academic preparation includes:

• BS from Cornell University
• JD from George Washington University

Prior to law, Ms. Melander worked as an electrical engineer designing military computer systems at TRW Inc., providing technical depth to her legal practice in patent infringement and government contracts. Her expertise spans bid protests before the GAO, False Claims Act defenses, export control violations, and international arbitration.

Professional distinctions include:

• Who’s Who Legal: Global Leader in Government Contracts