Speaking Engagements

Christine V. Williams is recognized by her peers as being the Top 5 Percent of Attorneys in Government Contracting Law as well as Regulatory and Administrative Law.  This is Christine's fifth straight year of recognition by Best Lawyers. ABOUT BEST LAWYERS Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe. More than 10.8 million evaluations were analyzed in the United States, which resulted in recognition of approximately 5% of lawyers in private practice across the country.

Outlook Law, LLC, is pleased to announce that Christine V. Williams, managing partner of the firm, has been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.  This is Christine's third consecutive year receiving this honor, which puts her in the top 5 percent of government contract attorneys in the Nation.  To receive this honor, Christine was rated by her peers, competing against attorneys from all over the Nation. Best Lawyers has long been considered the gold standard of excellence in the legal profession for acknowledging the accomplishments of exceptional legal professionals.  Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Christine's hard work and dedication to her clients comes easily-she genuinely enjoys what she does and is honored by the clients she serves.  Christine is also a law professor, teaching a government contracts class, and is appointed to a National advisory board for the SBA. When asked to comment, Christine simply stated, "I get to do what I love.  I consider myself fortunate and want to thank my clients every day for putting up with me-especially me talking up my considerable fishing skills. I like to do that a lot."  She went on to say, "I just could not do it without the support of my family and friends.  I am just lucky and I know it every single day."  

On Monday, August 12, 2019, Outlook Law was pleased to host Congressman Young's staffer from D.C., Michael Songer, who listened and interacted with small businesses from across the state.  Mr. Songer's interaction was extremely positive and the office was receptive to the concerns as well as what was going right as heard directly from small businesses.  SBA was also very involved in educating small businesses on resources and current events as well as advocacy.

Christine V Williams was a featured speaker in June of 2019 at the National Small Business Conference.  Christine spoke on various changes affecting small businesses as well as discussing issues that may be presenting themselves in the near future.

Christine V Williams, managing partner of Outlook Law, was a featured speaker at the Native Hawaiian Organization Association Conference in May of 2019.  Christine spoke on a panel with John Klein, head procurement attorney at the SBA as well as its suspension and debarment official, on upcoming regulation changes and current challenges facing businesses today.  Christine also spoke on the Section 809 Panel, which studied and recommended changes to the Department of Defense's Acquisition Policies.

Christine V Williams is a featured speaker addressing new concerns facing small businesses as well as regulatory change.  Christine will sit on the plenary session panel with John Klein, the Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law at the U.S. Small Business Association and its Suspension and Debarment Official.  For more information on the conference, please click here or cut and past into your browser: https://www.national8aassociation.org/2019-small-business-conference/

Managing Partner of Outlook Law, LLC, Christine Williams, was a featured speaker at the Native American Contractors Association November 2018 conference.  Christine spoke on a panel with John Klein, Associate General Counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The panel was a spirited discussion between agency regulations and the implications of such regulations on industry.  Christine also serves in a national board in a volunteer for capacity for SBA, giving the industry perspective, and advocating for positive changes.

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The webinar is scheduled for September 20, 2018.  9:15 AK time, 10:15 Pacific, 11:15 Mountain,  12:15 Central, and 1:15 Eastern.  The webinar is entitled:  Navigating Size Protests: From Area Office to Appeals.  September 20.  No charge.  Limited to 50 attendees/dial ins.  If you are interested, please RSVP to Christinewilliams@outlooklaw.com. Outlook Law’s Laura Foster  During her tenure as a Senior Attorney Advisor at SBA, Laura worked on a wide range of issues related to the 8(a) Business Development program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern program, Women-Owned Small Business program, and HUBZone program. Laura also served as legal advisor to Agency officials regarding suspension and debarment matters and SBA’s internal contracting procedures. She is well respected as a subject matter expert with respect to entity-owned participation in small business programs. Laura is experienced in administrative litigation before SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). SBA’s Meagan Guerzon Meagan Guerzon has been a Senior Attorney in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Procurement Law since 2009.  Meagan advises and supports SBA’s Area Offices of Government Contracting with respect to size protest and appeal matters.  Meagan also advises SBA’s contracting officers and represents the Agency before SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. Do not miss this Thursday’s webinar by Laura Foster and Meghan Guerzon on navigating the landscape of size protests.  Laura Foster was a senior attorney advisor at SBA at HQ/DC and Meghan Guerzon is a senior attorney with SBA who currently handles protests at HQ for SBA.  It will be an interesting presentation, mixing both client advocacy and how the SBA views protest and protest grounds.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               August 15, 2018 Outlook Law's Christine V. Williams Named to 2019 Best Lawyers® List United States, August 15, 2018 -- Outlook Law, LLC, is pleased to announce that Christine V. Williams has been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.  This is Christine's second consecutive year receiving this honor, which puts her in the top 5 percent of government contract attorneys in the Nation. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 75 countries.  Best Lawyers has long been considered the gold standard of excellence in the legal profession for acknowledging the accomplishments of exceptional legal professionals. Outlook Law, LLC, congratulates Christine for her continued accomplishments in her field.  https://outlooklaw.com/biographies/  About Outlook Law, LLC Mission: The driving principle of Outlook Law is to responsively perform excellent legal work focusing on Government Contracting as well as the Small Business Administration Programs, which intertwines with corporate governance and compliance. This goal contains four key elements: (1) providing cutting edge advice in relevant legal fields; (2) responsive and effective communication with clients to serve their unique needs; (3) accessibility for clients when they need legal services; and (4) delivering products that are top-notch quality.

The SBA has announced in the Federal Register today that it will hold tribal consultations in Anchorage, Alaska, May 9, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Loussac Library.  For more information, click here: Tribal Consultation Notice Outlook Law, LLC, will conduct a tribal consultation orientation and preparation meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 on May 7, 2018, at 1016 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 306.