Robyn B. Celestino

Robyn Celestino advises clients on high-stakes regulatory matters, focusing on government contracts, defense, and national security across all domains — maritime, air, land, space, and cyber. With an extensive background in government contracting, she offers deep experience on complex issues affecting defense and national security.

Robyn's career includes serving as the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) for Air Force Special Programs (SAF/AQCS), Director of Contracts (Acting) for the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), and Director of Contract Policy. She also held an unlimited warrant as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Specializing in Major Weapon Systems, Robyn managed a portfolio exceeding $50 billion, overseeing key programs such as the F/A-18, EA-18G, F-35, B-21 bomber, and X-37 space plane.

At Jones Day, Robyn provides counsel on government contract matters, including bid protest litigation, contract disputes, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) appeals, other transaction agreements (OTAs), and False Claims Act (FCA) investigations. She also advises on intellectual property rights and software licenses, small business certifications, security clearance appeals, and compliance with U.S. import/export regulations. She supports clients in the defense, software, construction, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, real estate, energy, aerospace, space, shipbuilding, private equity, and banking industries. Robyn holds an active Top Secret clearance and is SCI (sensitive compartmented information) eligible.