Atty. Eleanor M. Ross
Eleanor (Elle) Ross advises government contractors from a diverse range of industries on regulatory matters including compliance with government regulations, contract disputes, defense of claims, and government investigations. Elle focuses her practice on matters of compliance, investigations and disclosure obligations, litigating bid protests before the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and resolving government contractor disputes and claims.
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Eleanor M. Ross is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on securities, government, aviation, and internet. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2019). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2018) and The George Washington University (B.A., 2014). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association, 2018-Present. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eleanor (Elle) Ross advises government contractors from a diverse range of industries on regulatory matters including compliance with government regulations, contract disputes, defense of claims, and government investigations
- Elle focuses her practice on matters of compliance, investigations and disclosure obligations, litigating bid protests before the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and resolving government contractor disputes and claims
- She assists clients in managing complex government regulatory requirements in the areas of cybersecurity, data protection, supply chain, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), and domestic preferences
- Elle provides strategic and practical advice to clients on federal contract compliance obligations, particularly in connection with cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, and privacy
- Among other things, Elle counsels clients on obligations in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
- She also advises clients on agency-specific requirements from the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Justice (DOJ), and others
- She works with clients to understand government regulations, develop compliance plans, and implement those plans
- Elle’s civil and criminal government investigations experience includes representing contractors in False Claims Act (FCA) matters (including qui tam actions) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits and investigations
- She has also assisted with making mandatory and voluntary disclosures to federal agencies and represented clients in subsequent investigations and administrative proceedings
- She has managed suspension and debarment proceedings against contractors, including cases alleging fraud and corruption
- Elle also represents clients in commercial contract disputes, both in arbitration and federal court
- She is knowledgeable about information governance and eDiscovery planning for commercial litigation matters, internal investigations, and investigative demands
- Her experience managing high volumes of data assists clients in managing discovery costs during investigations and litigation
- Previously, Elle was a legal consultant to World Bank Office of Suspension and Debarment, where she reviewed cross-border investigations to determine contractor compliance with World Bank regulations
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Government - Government contracts, 2024-2025
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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