Steadman Joins Perkins Coie's Government Contracts Practice

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 15, 2007) – Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Anthony Steadman has joined the firm as of counsel in its Government Contracts practice. He will practice in Perkins Coie's Washington, D.C. office.

Steadman (age 47) joins the firm after retiring as a colonel with nearly 24 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. His distinguished career spanned three interrelated fields of government procurement including positions as program manager, contracting officer, and contracts attorney. Steadman has over 17 years' legal experience including virtually all aspects of government contract formation and administration throughout the life cycle of major weapon systems. He also served as a legislative liaison to the Pentagon. Steadman's last assignment was staff judge advocate for an Air Force Materiel Command product center.

"We are delighted to have Anthony join the firm," said John Devaney, Washington, D.C. managing partner. "His background provides intimate knowledge of the government contract process, which will enable him to be a knowledgeable advisor to our clients."

Steadman holds an LL.M. in government procurement from George Washington University Law School, a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, an M.S. in contract management from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a B.S. in computer science from Birmingham-Southern College.