Philip Beshara

Philip E. Beshara is a partner at Nichols Liu LLP, where he specializes in government affairs, federal contracting, and crisis management for clients operating at the intersection of public and private sectors. He is renowned for providing strategic guidance in high-stakes situations, particularly within the aerospace, defense technology, and fintech industries.

With over a decade of experience, Mr. Beshara has litigated complex federal cases on behalf of major U.S. defense contractors and advised global technology companies facing government scrutiny. His expertise includes congressional hearings, federal investigations, bid protests, regulatory compliance, and crisis counseling. His preparation of executives for congressional testimonies has received praise from legislators and stakeholders alike.

Career Highlights

• Law360 “Rising Star” (2022): Recognized for his defense of an $82 billion Department of Defense contract award and the overturning of a $650 million NASA contract award to a competitor
• Leadership in National Security Cases: Led internal investigations and federal responses for companies involved in defense and national security
• Chambers USA 2024: Recognized for his federal government relations work, highlighting his bipartisan influence and tailored legislative solutions

Previous Roles

• WilmerHale: Counsel in the National Security and Government Contracts practice, advising Fortune 500 companies and defense contractors
• Congressional Aide: Served as an aide to Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and former staffer for Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-OH) and Ohio Senate Majority Leader Jimmy Stewart (R-OH)

Education

• J.D., cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center (2014)
• B.A., magna cum laude, Ohio University (2010)

Bar and Court Admissions

• District of Columbia
• Commonwealth of Virginia
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and Fourth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Accolades

• Chambers USA (2024): Nationally ranked in Federal Government Relations
• Law360 Rising Star (2022): Honored for excellence in government contracts
• Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll: Recognized for pro bono contributions

Practice Areas

• Government Relations & Legislative Advocacy
• Congressional and Federal Investigations
• Bid Protests and Contract Litigation
• Internal Investigations & Crisis Counseling
• Export Controls and Foreign Military Sales

Government Experience & Community Involvement

Mr. Beshara is widely recognized for his political acumen and bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and in the Executive Branch. His prior experience includes working for a bipartisan group of policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

• Congressional Service: Aide to Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) and staffer for the late Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH)
• State Government: Worked for Ohio Senate Majority Leader Jimmy Stewart (R-OH)

A Truman National Security Scholar, Mr. Beshara completed the Truman National Security Institute’s leadership program on defense, foreign policy, and national security. He also serves on Georgetown Law’s Recent Alumni Advisory Council and is a board member of the American Task Force for Lebanon.

With a career spanning private practice and public service, Mr. Beshara leverages his legal expertise and extensive network to deliver impactful results for his clients.