
Kevin B. Wickliffe
Of Counsel
Rhonda Burgess, Assistant
785-200-8919
Bar Admissions
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Kansas
Education
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J.D., University of Kansas
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B.A., University of Kansas
Professional Associations & Memberships
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Kansas Bar Association
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FINRA Series 65

Kevin B. Wickliffe is Of-Counsel at Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC. Kevin focuses primarily on the transactional aspect of federal government contracts and regulatory compliance matters. Kevin draws on his extensive background in the financial services industry.
Prior to joining Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, Kevin served as general counsel and chief compliance officer of a federally registered institutional, manager-of-managers, investment adviser. He was responsible for the implementation, integrity and on-going testing of the firm's compliance program and all legal matters for the firm.
He also developed and maintained the firm’s operational due diligence process on investment managers hired by the firm. In this role he had extensive contact with personnel of the investment managers, many of which were small entrepreneurial firms. In this capacity, he learned to work as a partner to the firm’s clients and the investment advisors hired to serve these clients. In addition, he was responsible for drafting and reviewing the agreements for both the clients and subadvisors.
His combined regulatory compliance, business, and legal experience give him a unique perspective in providing legal assistance on transactional matters and in interpreting the government’s complex rules, regulations. He enjoys the intellectual challenges of providing legal assistance on federal government contract matters and the satisfaction of contributing to the client’s business success.
He makes his home in Lawrence, Kansas and outside of the office he enjoys volunteering for charitable organizations. He is also an active musician.
Speaking Engagements
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Catalyst Webinar: Joint Venture & Mentor Protege Issues, Co-Presentor 2022
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EPHCC Webinar: Top 21 Legal Mistakes in Federal Government Contracting, Co-Presenter 2022
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FAR Supplement - AFFARS- Air Force, Co-Presenter, 2022 Jennifer Schaus Webinar
Recent Publications
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"Back to Basics: The Nonmanufacturer Rule", SmallGovCon 2022.
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"Department of Defense Proposes Rule to Reauthorize and Improve the Mentor-Protégé Program", SmallGovCon 2022.
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"SBA's Paycheck Protection Program: Affiliation Still Matters", SmallGovCon 2022.
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"House Passes Senate Bill to Modernize Processes to Increase Small Business Participation in Federal Contracting", SmallGovCon.
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"IHS Issues Final Rules Implementing the Buy Indian Act." SmallGovCon, 2022.
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Quoted in "Agency Strengthens Support for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Federal Contracting." GovExec, 2022.
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"SBA Eliminates Use of Product Service Codes For Nonmanufacturer Rule Class Waivers." SmallGovCon, 2022.
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"GAO Confirms that Novations Work: Agency Properly Recognized Buyer of Contract as Awardee", SmallGovCon 2021.
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"The SBA Proposes New Rules to Help Small Businesses in Obtaining Past Performance", SmallGovCon 2021
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"OHA: Provisions in Operating Agreements for SBA Set-Aside Program Participants Can Sink Eligibility", SmallGovCon, 2021.
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"Indian Affairs Proposes Rules to Remove Barriers in Buy Indian Act Contracting Opportunities." SmallGovCon, 2021.
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"GAO: Meaningful Discussions Must Disclose Proposal Weaknesses Discovered After a Corrective Action", SmallGovCon, 2021.
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"GAO: Multiple Contracts With Single Agency May Increase Conflict Risk." SmallGovCon, 2021.
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"GAO: Agency Has Discretion on Type of Socioeconomic Set-Aside for Procurement." SmallGovCon, 2021.
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"GAO Considers Receipt of Email During Regular Business Hours Adequate Notice." SmallGovCon, 2021.
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"OHA: Broken Hyperlink Doesn't Excuse Not Responding to CVE." SmallGovCon, 2021.