Butzel Attorney Featured During May 13 MDEX Expo Panel Program

TROY, Mich. – Butzel attorney Anthony J. Scalise will participate in a panel program during the annual Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The topic for the panel discussion is titled, “Beyond Borders: How Defense Businesses Can Win in Foreign Markets.” Notably, Butzel is an MDEX sponsor.

For more than 20 years, Scalise has advised corporate entities in the aerospace and defense industry on defense-industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A), government contracting matters related to combat tracked vehicle weapon systems programs, and complex commercial matters. His experience spans buy-side and sell-side acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments, and ongoing regulatory, contractual, and compliance issues associated with operating in highly regulated national security environments.

Scalise has deep experience navigating complex regulatory issues, including Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and antitrust reviews, and government contract evaluation and negotiation in the context of M&A. He assists clients with novation and consent requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) compliance, export controls, security clearance matters, and the seamless integration of contracts, subcontractor relationships, and supply chains after closing. He partners with acquirers and sellers across every stage of the transaction, from initial diligence and deal structuring through execution and post-closing compliance.

Scalise has a strong background in advising on US Department of Defense and federal contracting matters. He helps clients with everything from developing strategies to win contracts, constructing proposals, negotiating terms, and managing contracts through to completion and compliance. His experience covers a wide range of Army and Department of Defense procurement programs, surge and sustainment planning, and building multi-level subcontracting teams that keep critical defense operations running smoothly.