Arnold & Porter Government Contracts senior associate Tom Pettit was named to Law360's 2026 list of "Rising Stars." The annual report recognizes attorneys under 40 "whose legal accomplishments belie their age." Honorees were selected based on their career accomplishments in their respective disciplines.
Tom represents government contractors across industries in litigation, including bid protests, contract claims, and prime-subcontractor disputes before the U.S. Government Accountability Office, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Boards of Contract Appeals, Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals, and other forums. He also advises companies on mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors; represents government contractors in internal and government investigations; and advises government contractors on a variety of regulatory compliance issues, including cybersecurity and small business matters. Tom is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is well-versed in the needs and concerns of the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and national security communities.