Includes a Live Web Event on Thursday, May 1, 2025
12p – 1:15p PT | 3p – 4:15p ET
Join Gil Tran, Mark Davis, and Greg Baroni—alongside special guest Mark Barnes of Ropes & Gray—for a timely and insightful discussion on today’s most pressing grant-related issues.
The panel will address critical topics including:
- NIH’s Flat Rate Policy (NOT-OD-25-068)
- DOE’s Flat Rate for Institutions of Higher Education
- HHS’s Cost Allocation Services Field Office Closure
- Grant Terminations – Rules and Appeal Process
During this session, the panel will unpack the latest rulings and developments, explore their impact on research institutions, and offer practical guidance on how to navigate the evolving regulatory environment.
Speakers
Gil Tran, CPA
Senior Specialist Leader and OMB Emeritus
Attain Partners
Mark Davis
Managing Partner and Attain Research Lead
Attain Partners

Mark Barnes
Partner
Ropes & Gray
Greg Baroni
Founder and CEO
Attain Partners