The widely publicized Darlene Druyun criminal matter has focused attention on the issue of financial conflicts of interest involving federal employees. The resultant scrutiny of potential financial conflicts by the press, Congress, and prosecutors inevitably means that the statute and regulations addressing such conflicts will become increasingly important in the years to come.

“Financial Conflicts of Interest: The Impact on Contractors and Federal Employees”, by Mary Lou Soller and Brian A. Hill,* published in The Procurement Lawyer, Volume 40, Number 3, Spring 2005. © 2005 American Bar Association. Reprinted with Permission. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.

*Former Miller & Chevalier attorney