Chris Caulder

Chris Caulder is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice. 

Chris represents clients in their most sophisticated government contracts matters, particularly involving contract disputes and investigations and litigation involving the False Claims Act.

Chris leverages his prior experience in the US Marine Corps and US Intelligence Community to guide clients through high-stakes government contract claims and disputes, bid protests, suspension and debarment proceedings, and investigations and litigation involving the False Claims Act.

He also advises clients regarding compliance with a variety of government contracting regulatory requirements, including: 

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) obligations
• Organizational conflicts of interest (OCI)
• Small business size-status and affiliation
• Domestic preference requirements, including the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
• Procurement integrity
• Subcontracting obligations

Chris also counsels government contractors on compliance with government cybersecurity requirements, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), DFARS 252.204-7012, and cyber incident investigations and reporting.

He maintains an active pro bono practice, including advising nonprofit organizations on compliance with government grants requirements.

Chris currently serves in the US Marine Corps Reserve.