Mallory Neumann is an attorney in Foley’s Government Solutions Practice Group. Mallory’s practice is focused on administrative law matters, guiding clients through the complexities of doing business with the government and navigating intricate regulatory schemes. A “jack of all trades,” Mallory’s practice is geared towards all things government without discrimination to the subject matter or industry, as she is skilled at working with clients to distill the critical facts and presenting complex issues in an effective manner. While Mallory has extensive experience with administrative law matters concerning healthcare, technology, and telecommunications, Mallory has also worked with clients in the education, transportation, real estate, professional services, agriculture, natural resources, and disaster recovery industries.

Mallory has worked with clients on administrative law matters in 30 states, hitting all four corners of the continental United States, numerous states in between, and Hawaii and Alaska. Companies doing business with government entities in multiple states benefit from Mallory’s deep understanding of government operations and widespread knowledge of state and local government regulatory landscapes. Her representation of both private companies and government agencies provides a unique perspective and dual expertise that ensures well-rounded advice and robust legal solutions that anticipate potential challenges from multiple angles.

Government Procurement & Bid Protests

Mallory specializes in government procurement and bid protests, providing strategic counsel to clients in identifying, obtaining, and negotiating lucrative government contracts. Clients benefit from Mallory’s strategic coordination between legal and government relations strategies and balancing private sector interests with public sector demands. She has represented clients in high-stakes litigation before government agencies and in administrative tribunals, civil courts, and appellate courts across the country. She has successfully challenged and defended contracts of substantial value, including several multi-billion-dollar contracts for Medicaid managed care services in states that have some of the highest Medicaid program expenditures in the country.

Mallory has presented on government procurement and bid protest matters with the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists.

Government Compliance, Licensure and Permits, and Disciplinary Actions

Mallory also counsels companies in highly regulated industries to ensure compliance with complex regulatory schemes, secure licenses and permits, and effectively defend against government disciplinary actions. She acts as a liaison to government officials for clients, collaborating with government officials to achieve mutually beneficial solutions. She has also negotiated settlements for licensure issues and appeared before licensing boards to defend clients against government disciplinary actions.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mallory also works with clients in the merger and acquisition of companies with substantial government contracts with state and local government entities. She collaborates with deal teams to perform due diligence on government contract compliance, identify liability risks, and draft key clauses in purchase agreements.

Beyond her legal practice, Mallory serves on the firm’s Associates Committee and as the Tallahassee office’s Summer Associate Coordinator.