Aaron Ralph Bio

Aaron Ralph is a partner in Pillsbury’s Government Contracts & Disputes practice, where he helps clients navigate intellectual property matters, cost and pricing issues, internal investigations, and compliance obligations, as well as bid protests and contract claims litigation. Aaron has helped defense, national security, information technology, health technology, construction, and logistics companies work with government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health and the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Veterans Affairs. He has advised contractors negotiating intellectual property rights with the government, reviewed contractors’ internal controls to improve compliance with federal requirements, and helped clients avoid suspension and debarment. He has also counseled clients contemplating mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors and advised clients who are entering the government market for the first time. Aaron has also participated in a wide range of investigations, where he has analyzed issues as diverse as compliance with cybersecurity requirements and allegations of fraud.