As the United States government transitions from the Biden Administration to the Trump Administration, significant changes are already impacting infrastructure policy, with likely consequences to both planned and in-progress infrastructure projects around the country. Disruptions in funding and other policy changes are creating uncertainty for investors and stakeholders involved in infrastructure projects, particularly the potential impacts on projects funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as previewed in our January 18thclient alert, “Implications of Incoming Administration Changes to Infrastructure Initiatives.”Continue Reading Navigating the Trump Administration’s Pause on IIJA and IRA Funding: Key Implications for Infrastructure Stakeholders

Lily Geyer
Lily C. Geyer is a highly accomplished counsel at Crowell & Moring, based in Washington, D.C. She is an integral part of the firm’s International Dispute Resolution Group, where she provides advice and counsel on construction contracts and litigates disputes related to major infrastructure projects. Lily’s experience includes advising clients on complex international transportation and energy projects, working closely with leading international technical, delay, and quantum experts. Lily’s colleagues admire her exceptional ability to quickly digest new factual scenarios. They frequently commend her talent for distilling intricate legal and factual issues into clear, concise written work product.
Lily also has experience defending domestic and international clients against criminal and civil investigations pursued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Internal Revenue Service. Her multifaceted experience makes her a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of international arbitration and litigation.
In addition to these matters, Lily is deeply committed to pro bono efforts, offering legal counsel to indigent clients facing substandard housing conditions, assisting guardians seeking custody of children in their care, and helping disabled veterans obtain benefits. Her dedication to pro bono work underscores her commitment to making a positive impact both within and outside the legal community.
Before embarking on her legal career, Lily served with distinction in the U.S. Army. She held roles as an enlisted intelligence analyst and air defense artillery officer, and she continues to serve as a judge advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve. Her more than 20 years of military experience provides her with a unique perspective and discipline that she brings to her legal practice. Prior to obtaining her law degree, she also worked as a defense contractor for a prominent think tank in Arlington, Virginia, advising clients on military personnel and equipment readiness.
Lily’s combination of legal knowledge, leadership experience, and commitment to pro bono work makes her an invaluable member of Crowell. Her career is marked by significant achievements and a steadfast dedication to her clients and community.
Navigating Uncertainty: Implications of Trump Administration’s Approach to Infrastructure
The ongoing changes surrounding the U.S.’s position on infrastructure between the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration is creating policy uncertainty for investors and companies in the infrastructure space. This instability may raise concerns among stakeholders that the U.S. is not an ideal place to invest because of the policy inconsistency and increases the likelihood of disputes arising from existing and potential foreign investment projects.Continue Reading Navigating Uncertainty: Implications of Trump Administration’s Approach to Infrastructure