Louis A. Chiarella

Louis A. Chiarella serves as a Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Government Procurement Law at The George Washington University Law School and is Senior Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP. His expertise spans bid protests, contract formation and administration, business compliance, suspension and debarment, ethics, and OCI mitigation in government contracting. With over two decades of experience at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), where he adjudicated more than 2,500 bid protests, and a military legal career spanning 30 years, he brings deep practical knowledge to his academic role.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Notre Dame
• Juris Doctor, State University of New York at Buffalo
• Master of Arts in International Affairs, Catholic University of America
• Master of Laws, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School

Research and Professional Focus: Professor Chiarella's work centers on government procurement law and policy. His research and practice address the complexities of federal contracting, including protest mechanisms, ethical challenges, and compliance frameworks. He has contributed significantly to the field through his adjudicative experience at the GAO and his role in the Army's acquisition reorganization. His military background, particularly in fiscal law and contract administration, enriches his perspective on national security-related procurement.