Rachel Ferns

Associate | She/Her/Hers

Overview

Rachel Ferns helps clients with investigations, transactions, and compliance matters involving a variety of government contracts and international trade issues.

Previously, Rachel was employed by a major U.S. defense contractor and industrial corporation, where she managed government contracts and handled International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations issues. She also conducted internal reviews, assisted in developing ITAR compliance programs, and drafted voluntary disclosures.

While in law school, Rachel was senior symposium editor of the Journal of National Security Law and Policy. She also served as secretary of the National Security Law Society and the Student Bar Association. Rachel also worked as a student advocate at the Federal Legislation Clinic at Georgetown Law.

Career & Education

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    • University of Virginia, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
    • University of Virginia, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia

Rachel's Insights

Client Alert | 22 min read | 01.07.25

The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

On December 23, 2024, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (FY 2025 NDAA) (P.L. 118-159) was signed into law.  The final FY 2025 NDAA takes a narrower approach to acquisition policy and supply chain changes than watchers expected, but it still makes some consequential changes for contractors.  Read on as Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts group discusses the FY 2025 NDAA’s new supply chain restrictions and requirements, changes to bid protest jurisdiction, cybersecurity requirements, and more....

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Rachel's Insights

Client Alert | 22 min read | 01.07.25

The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

On December 23, 2024, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (FY 2025 NDAA) (P.L. 118-159) was signed into law.  The final FY 2025 NDAA takes a narrower approach to acquisition policy and supply chain changes than watchers expected, but it still makes some consequential changes for contractors.  Read on as Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts group discusses the FY 2025 NDAA’s new supply chain restrictions and requirements, changes to bid protest jurisdiction, cybersecurity requirements, and more....