Government Contract Law 101 for Non-Lawyers | June 25, 2026 @ 1PM – 4PM ET

“Government Contract Law 101 for Non-Lawyers” provides a clear, practical introduction to core contract law concepts tailored for professionals working in the federal government contracting arena. The course breaks down essential topics such as contract formation, key terms and clauses, performance obligations, modifications, disputes, and termination—without legal jargon. Participants will learn how contracts are interpreted, where common risks arise, and how to spot issues before they become problems, with examples drawn from real-world federal contracting scenarios. Designed for managers, project leads, management analysts and business professionals, the class equips attendees with the confidence to work more effectively with counsel and make informed contract-related decisions.

Of Counsel

James Payne

Professor James Payne is Of Counsel to the international trade practice at Centre. James focuses on export controls relevant to technology, CFIUS, ITAR and EAR classification, Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) provisions, Berry Amendment compliance, disclosures, deemed exports, and customs law. James counsels clients on export control compliance programs, encryption, classification, government contracts, and foreign direct investment projects. This work involves the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the State Department (DDTC), and...
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  • Learn the basics of government contracting
  • Understand the complexity and recognize your deficiency area(s)
  • Chart a plan for your learning journey

Government Contract Law 101 for Non-Lawyers | October 20, 2026 @ 1PM – 4PM

“Government Contract Law 101 for Non-Lawyers” provides a clear, practical introduction to core contract law concepts tailored for professionals working in the federal government contracting arena. The course breaks down essential topics such as contract formation, key terms and clauses, performance obligations, modifications, disputes, and termination—without legal jargon. Participants will learn how contracts are interpreted, where common risks arise, and how to spot issues before they become problems, with examples drawn from real-world federal contracting scenarios. Designed for managers, project leads, management analysts and business professionals, the class equips attendees with the confidence to work more effectively with counsel and make informed contract-related decisions.

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