Government Contracting and Forensic Accounting expert Chelsea Cullum rejoins HKA as a Partner in Washington, DC
29th October 2025
HKA is excited to announce that Partner Chelsea Cullum has rejoined its Government Contracting practice in Washington, DC.
Chelsea brings over 15 years of experience advising clients on complex cost and pricing issues, government contract compliance, and dispute resolution. Her areas of specialty include forensic accounting and economic damages analysis related to U.S. government contracts.
In addition to providing litigation support to clients, Chelsea has given expert testimony on damages and government contracts cost and pricing issues before various courts and Boards of Contract Appeals. Her expertise in government regulations and statutes encompasses the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards, False Claims Act, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data statute (formerly known as “TINA”).
“It is a privilege to return to HKA’s government contracting team. I’m thrilled to join an outstanding group of experts committed to guiding our clients through high-stakes disputes and the compliance challenges that come with operating in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.”
Chelsea Cullum, Partner
Chelsea’s work includes developing and analyzing certified claims and requests for equitable adjustment, conducting cost realism analysis in bid protests, supporting contractors in terminations for convenience, conducting investigations related to alleged fraud and defective pricing, and advising contractors on compliance and government audits. She has calculated and rebutted damages claimed in False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Act matters and assisted with Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Act compliance and labor mapping issues.
Chelsea also has significant commercial litigation experience, focusing on economic, financial, and accounting analyses. She has quantified damages and provided expert testimony in breach of contract and other commercial disputes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chelsea back to HKA. Her exceptional track record in government contract consulting, combined with her expertise in forensic accounting and leadership experience, makes her a tremendous asset to our team and to our clients.”
Jeff Duval, Partner, Government Contracts Lead, US
Chelsea earned a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia, with concentrations in finance and international business, and is a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. She has also served as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Business, where she developed and taught the course Pricing and Cost Issues in Government Contracts.
View Chelsea’s Expert Profile.
About HKA’s Government Contracting practice
HKA has a successful track record advising government contractors and their counsel on aerospace and defense, technology, media and telecoms, life sciences and healthcare, and professional services matters.
HKA helps clients handle complex issues related to requests for equitable adjustment, certified claims, contracting officer’s final decision appeals, prime contractor and subcontractor disputes, termination settlement proposals, bid protest assistance, bribery and anti-corruption, compliance and risk management, investigations, and grants and agreements.
The firm’s Government Contracting and Compliance team members provide expert witness testimony at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and other state and federal courts.
Learn more about HKA’s Government Contracting services.
Media contact
| Name | Andrew J. Katz, CPSM |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Americas |
| Number | +1 215 962 1136 |
| andrewkatz@hka.com |
