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Charles L. Wilson

New York
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About

Charles L. Wilson is a seasoned attorney with more than four decades of experience advising corporations, government agencies, and executive leadership on complex transactions, contracts, and infrastructure projects across the United States and abroad. His extensive background spans federal procurement, commercial contracting, mergers and acquisitions, and public–private partnerships, making him a trusted advisor for clients navigating high-stakes business and regulatory environments.

Throughout his career, Charles has guided Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and multinational organizations through strategic negotiations and major infrastructure developments. His leadership has influenced projects totaling billions of dollars in value, including the modernization of the Cleveland transportation system and landmark redevelopment initiatives such as Tower City, Jacobs Field, and the Waterfront Transit Line.

Charles has held senior legal and executive roles across both the public and private sectors, including service as Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration and Trial Attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration. He also served as Counsel to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR) Conversion Panel, where he contributed to unifying the federal procurement framework used by more than fifty agencies nationwide. His international experience includes leading negotiations for aerospace, defense, and technology transactions with government and corporate entities in China, Egypt, Japan, and the Netherlands.

In addition to his legal expertise, Charles brings a unique perspective shaped by years of collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and defense industry leaders. His work has supported organizations such as Chrysler, Sikorsky, Boeing Defense Systems, Bechtel, and British Aerospace. Known for his analytical skill, practical business insight, and results-driven approach, he continues to advise clients on structuring compliant, efficient, and strategically sound agreements in regulated markets.

Experience

  • Over 40 years of experience advising corporations, government agencies, and multinational organizations on federal procurement, commercial contracting, and international transactions
  • Served as Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration and Trial Attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration
  • Counsel to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR) Conversion Panel, helping unify federal procurement laws across 50 agencies
  • Led the negotiation and sale of aerospace and defense technology to China, Egypt, Japan, and the Netherlands
  • Directed $480 million in infrastructure redevelopment for the City of Cleveland, including Tower City and the Waterfront Transit Line
  • Capture Team Leader for a $72 million public–private partnership in the water and wastewater utility sector
  • Advised Fortune 500 and ENR-10 companies, including Boeing Defense Systems, Bechtel, Sikorsky, and Chrysler, on complex transactional and regulatory matters

Presenter, COMTO Conference – Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements in Public Projects

Author, “Effective Marketing to Large Business Corporations,” IMR Publications, 1986
Author, “Determination of Marketing Objectives and Marketing Strategy,” COMTO Journal, Summer 1993
Author, “Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements in Public Projects,” COMTO Journal, Fall 1994

  • Who’s Who in the East
  • Outstanding Young Men in America
  • Citizen of the Year – Boy Scouts of America
  • SUNY/NYS STEP Program Grant Co-Author and Recipient
  • Total Quality Management (TQM) Implementation Award – Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
  • Certificate of Federal Appointment – U.S. Army Judge Advocate General School

Publications

Author, “Effective Marketing to Large Business Corporations,” IMR Publications, 1986
Author, “Determination of Marketing Objectives and Marketing Strategy,” COMTO Journal, Summer 1993
Author, “Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements in Public Projects,” COMTO Journal, Fall 1994

Practice Areas

Corporate Law
Sub-practice areas
Contracts & Negotiation, Governmental Procedures, International Business Transactions, Compliance and Regulatory Matters, Local Government Litigation

Industries

Admitted Jurisdictions

  • District of Columbia (D.C.)
  • Pennsylvania
  • United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Education

  • J.D., University of Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, NY
  • National Urban Fellow, State University of New York, Albany, NY
  • B.S. in Business Administration, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

Clerkships

  • Counsel to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR) Conversion Panel, Washington, D.C.

  • Special Counsel to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on Airport and Highways Trust Fund matters

  • Federal Appointment, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General School, Charlottesville, VA

Associations

  • Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

  • Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

  • Member, American Bar Association

  • Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association (Employment, Commercial Law, Construction)

  • Member, School Board, Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, NY (1988–1989)

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