Law Bulletins
Erin R. Davis
Associate Dayton
- E edavis@taftlaw.com
- T (937) 641-2061
- F (937) 228-2838
Summary
Erin counsels clients on government contracts law from the pre-solicitation phase through contract closeout, including interpretation of the FAR and DFARS clause requirements; subcontracting agreements; compliance with the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment and Trade Agreements Act; issues related to technical data rights, nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, supply agreements, name changes and novations; grants and other agreements; and specialized federal acquisition. Erin offers practical advice designed to comply with the ever-changing laws and regulations in increasingly competitive federal acquisitions. She assists clients in preparing and submitting bid protests, termination proposals, requests for equitable adjustments and cost-related matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Erin served in key contracting and administration roles for the U.S. Department of Defense: Defense Contract Management Agency, the Cleveland Public Library Foundation and the Cuyahoga County Board of County Commissioners. Her experience includes competitive solicitation in public acquisition, source selection, cost and price analysis, contract and grant formation, contract performance, administration, evaluation, contract financing and payment, dispute resolution and final closeout under both federal and state law and regulation.
Erin earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, her Master of Public Administration from Cleveland State University and her B.A. in history, summa cum laude, from Kent State University. She holds a DAWIA Level II Certification in federal acquisition and contracts. Erin is licensed to practice law in Ohio and the District of Columbia.
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Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2013)
- Cleveland State University (2002)
- Kent State University (2001)
Admissions
- State - Ohio
- State - District of Columbia
News
GAO Lacks Jurisdiction in an IDIQ Task Order Option Period Protest Where the Solicitation Did Not Evaluate That Option Period Law Bulletins
SBA Proposes Rule to Change the Annual Average Receipts Calculation for Small Businesses Law Bulletins
Challenging a CPARS Rating at a Board of Contracts Appeals News
Sumner, Davis and Dobyns to Present at AFRL SP Hub Series on Getting to Know Federal Contracts
Past Events
Government Contracts: Current Small Business Issues Including Why and When to Team or Joint Venture (Part 3 of 4: Dayton) Government Contracts: Current Small Business Issues Including Why and When to Team or Joint Venture (Part 3 of 4: Indianapolis) Government Contracts: Knowing Which Boilerplate Clauses You Need to Understand (Part 2 of 4: Dayton) Government Contracts: The Things You Need to Know (Part 1 of 4: Dayton)
Professional Affiliations
- DaytonDefense
Legal Officer
- District of Columbia Bar
Member
- National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
Member, Dayton Chapter
Community Involvement
- Leadership Dayton
Class of 2020
- Women in Defense
Scholarship Director, Greater Ohio Valley
- Junior League of Dayton
Member