Ramatulahi Jalloh

Rama works with the firm’s clients on a wide range of government contracting and research misconduct matters. Her government contracting practice includes bid protests, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), government investigations and claims arising under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). She also represents individuals and companies in complex investigations conducted by universities, state attorneys general, the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal and state agencies.

Rama is fluent in English, Fulani, Krio, Pidgin and Yoruba and conversational in French, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively with a broader range of clients.

Prior to joining Cohen Seglias, Rama served as Legal Counsel for the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye. Most recently, in Türkiye, she drafted and reviewed agreements, legal memoranda and policy guidance to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other applicable requirements. She also advised a 44-member contracting team on government contracts, procurement strategy, and regulatory compliance, overseeing more than $15 million in contracts, identifying legal risks, and providing practical, business-oriented solutions. Throughout her Air Force service, Rama also served as trial counsel in military justice proceedings and, while at Eglin Air Force Base, as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, handling federal matters in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.