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Author Archives: Rachel Goodnight

OpenAI Prepares for Multi-Billion-Dollar IPO and Ownership Shake-Up

by Connie D. Phelps | June 19, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

AI companies aren’t just disrupting the tech space – they’re coming for Wall Street. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recent announcement that OpenAI has filed…

Phantom Equity as Equity Compensation

by Shelby Julien | June 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

What is Phantom Equity? Phantom equity is a useful tool for companies looking to attract and retain top talent without diluting the ownership interests of existing owners. It can be a more attractive incentive plan than stock options or annual cash bonuses linked to performance, especially for small, closely…

Stay Off the Sidelines: The Importance of Timely Intervention to Protect Your Contract Award

by Stephanie Wilson | June 16, 2026 | Government Contracts

Don’t leave it to the agencies and protestors to tell the story – intervenors can play a critical role in shaping the outcome of bid protests, but only if…

Announcing Our 2026 Summer Law Clerks

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 15, 2026 | Firm News

We are excited to welcome our 2026 Law Clerks to the BL Team! These outstanding law students are joining us for the summer to dive into legal matters alongside our attorneys and gain hands-on experience across all our different practice areas. Sydney Daniel is a rising 3L at…

The Potential Ripple Effect of Solicitation Amendments

by Stephanie Wilson | June 4, 2026 | Government Contracts

Agencies frequently limit the scope of proposal revisions that can be made in response to a solicitation amendment, and often such restrictions are proper. However, where the amendment has…

Eli Lilly Gives Booster to Growth with Acquisition of Three Vaccine Developers

by Connie D. Phelps | May 29, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

It’s time for your bi-weekly dose of M&A and corporate insights. In this edition, Partner Connie Phelps explores the flurry of vaccine developer acquisitions by drug company Eli Lilly and breaks down how smart M&A deals can inject new…

A Matter of Time: How Submitting an Early Proposal Can Lock in Small Business Size Status

by Stephanie Wilson | May 6, 2026 | Government Contracts

Timing truly is everything. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson explores a recent size appeal decision by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals that discusses the SBA’s regulation determining the size of an…

Lessons Learned from Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon’s CEO Succession Plans

by Connie D. Phelps | May 1, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Three global companies – Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon – recently announced new CEO appointments that will take effect later this year. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps compares the…

Late, Light, or Lacking? GAO Won’t Consider Your Bid Protest

by Stephanie Wilson | April 22, 2026 | Government Contracts

Missing facts and missed deadlines both lead to the same place: dismissal. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a bid protest that illustrates the importance of drafting a timely, well-supported argument when challenging an agency…

Unilever Cooks Up $45 Billion Merger With McCormick

by Connie D. Phelps | April 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new merger on the horizon is looking to spice things up in your local grocery store. In this week’s entry in Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Partner Connie Phelps examines the recent news that…