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Victoria Skiera

Victoria Skiera is an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts Practice Group, advising clients on a range of regulatory and compliance issues. Victoria is actively engaged in assessing the impact of executive order and litigation activity in the context of federal procurement and financial assistance. She also has experience assisting clients with unique issues arising in government contracts transactions, and in internal and external investigatory matters. Victoria maintains an active pro bono practice.

On February 18, 2026, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) issued a proposed revision to the certifications that federal financial assistance recipients or applicants must make in order to register in the System for Award Management (“SAM”), adding certifications related to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; immigration; and national security.  The proposed revision also addresses applicability in the event of an active injunction.  Public comment is due by March 30, 2026.Continue Reading GSA Proposes New SAM Certification Language for Federal Funding Recipients Addressing DEI, Immigration, and National Security