Christopher Coleman

Associate Attorney

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Jone Cote, Assistant

jcote@koprince.com

785-200-8919

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Bar Admissions

• Kansas

• District of Kansas

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Education

• J.D., Advocacy Certificate, The University of Kansas

• School of Law

• B.A., cum laude, MidAmerica Nazarene University, History

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Professional Associations & Memberships

• Kansas Bar Association

• Douglas County Bar Association, Secretary

• Judge Hugh Means Inns of Court, Membership Chair

• National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Christopher is an Associate Attorney at Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC. Christopher focuses his practice in areas of Joint Venture Agreements, Mentor/Protege Agreements, and GAO Protests. Christopher draws on his experience in private practice and as Assistant District Attorney to advocate for clients in areas of government contracts litigation. Christopher believes effectively advocating for a client begins at first contact.   

  

Christopher joined Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC after helping develop the Douglas County Drug Court and manage the nationally recognized Douglas County Behavioral Health Court. Christopher drafted and edited contracts, agreements, and manuals for the courts, the skills he uses to lead clients through the government contract realm.  

  

During Law School, Christopher was elected president of Phi Alpha Delta. Christopher also served as a Judicial Clerk in Shawnee County and received an Advocacy Certificate upon graduation.  

 

Christopher received his B.A., cum laude, from MidAmerica Nazarene University. While at MidAmerica Nazarene, Christopher was a varsity baseball letterman.  

  

In his free time Christopher cheers on the University of Kansas sports teams, Royals, Sporting KC, and Chiefs. He can also be found playing softball, walking along trails with his wife, or spending time with their adopted pets. 

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Speaking

• "The Concept of "Responsibility" In Government Contracting." Co-Presenter. Govology Webinar 2021

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Recent Publications

• "Inadvertent Release of Incumbent Pricing Data Leads to Sustained Protest" SmallGovCon 2021

• "Recent Task Force Meeting Underscores Challenges Facing SDVOSB Transfer from VA to SBA" SmallGovCon 2021

• "DoD Proposes DFARS Amendment to Enhance Debriefings" SmallGovCon 2021

• "$15 Minimum Wage Coming to Federal Contracting 2022" SmallGovCon 2021

• "GAO: Unequal Exchanges With Offerors by Agency Leads to Sustained Protest" SmallGovCon 2021 

• "GAO: Solicitation Cannot Require a Protégé Have the Same Experience as its Mentor." SmallGovCon 2021

• "5 Things to Know About an 8(a) Bona Fide Place of Business." SmallGovCon 2021

• "GAO Finds Agency’s Technical Evaluation Inadequate, but Refuses to Invalidate Award." SmallGovCon 2021

• "GAO Concludes Expired SAM Registration in Invitation for Bid Cannot be Rejected as Nonresponsive." SmallGovCon 2021

• "Buy American Act Executive Order Promises Much, Will it Deliver?" SmallGovCon 2021

• "Five Things to Look for in Executive Order Strengthening Buy American Act." SmallGovCon 2021

• "Changes to the Gig-Contractor Rule: Biden Administration Poised to Freeze New Rule From Taking Effect." SmallGovCon 2021

• "Reverse Auctions: Proposed Rule Poised to Strengthen Regulatory Framework." SmallGovCon 2021

• "GAO Annual Bid Protest Report Shows 51% Effectiveness Rate." SmallGovCon 2020

• "New DoD Rule Requires Formal Certification for WOSB and EDWOSB Contracts." SmallGovCon 2020

• "HUBZone Appeals at OHA Are One Step Closer to Reality." SmallGovCon 2020

• "GAO Dismisses Challenge to Brief Explanation of Award." SmallGovCon 2020

• "Mentor-Protégé Consolidation Goes Live: What Does this Mean for You?" SmallGovCon 2020

• "GAO Confirms You Cannot Challenge Another Offeror’s Inclusion in the Competitive Range." SmallGovCon 2020

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