Scott S. Sheffler

Scott S. Sheffler serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active legal practice as partner at Venable LLP. His dual career spans academia and federal legal practice, with teaching responsibilities in Federal Grant Law complementing his professional focus on government contract compliance and disputes.

Education

• BA, George Washington University
• LLM, George Washington University
• JD, University of California, Los Angeles

Professional Expertise

Mr. Sheffler specializes in complex regulatory environments involving federal grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts. His 10+ years of private practice build upon prior government service as a procurement attorney with the Navy’s Military Sealift Command and as a Judge Advocate General Corps officer, providing unique practical insights for his academic instruction. His career demonstrates deep integration of military legal experience, government contracting knowledge, and federal grant compliance frameworks.

Professional Background

• Current Partner, Venable LLP (federal grant & government contract law)
• Former Procurement Attorney, Navy Military Sealift Command (Department of Navy Office of General Counsel)
• Former Officer & Attorney, Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps