Security and Facility Clearance Law

After leading American and Iraqi soldiers in combat for nearly three years, Tod Stephens has become a leader in the field of security law. In his practice, Tod helps businesses anticipate and resolve defense industry compliance challenges.

Within the cleared defense industry, Tod advises in-house counsel, business managers, corporate directors, and Facility Security Officers (FSOs) in navigating their complex regulatory obligations. Tod regularly represents clients during their interactions with the Defense Security Service (DSS), the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DOD CAF), the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA), the Personnel Security Management Office for Industry (PSMO-I), and numerous Government Contracting Activities (GCAs). As an MBA mindful of the bottom line, Tod leads teams of former government professionals to efficiently prepare businesses for DSS inspections, implement vulnerability mitigation plans, and resolve personnel and facility clearance challenges.