U.S. Court of Federal Claims, at the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building in Washington, D.C. U.S. Court of Federal Claims at the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building in Washington, D.C. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM

The White House has nominated Thompson Dietz, associate general counsel at accounting firm CohnReznick, to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Dietz's practice at CohnReznick focuses on government and commercial contracts, and regulatory and corporate compliance. He also serves as lead counsel for the firm's government and public sector group, and for data security and privacy matters, the White House said. Dietz joined CohnReznick in 2011, according to his LinkedIn page.

Dietz previously worked at General Dynamics Land Systems from 2006-11, according to his profile. There, he was involved in negotiating and managing federal government contracts relating to military system design and development programs.  He earned his law degree from Tulane University Law School in 2005.

In addition, he was a pro bono attorney at Community Law Center in Baltimore from 2010-16.

The Court of Federal Claims hears monetary claims against the U.S. government that arise from the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, executive regulations and government contracts.

The court's 16 judges are appointed to 15-year terms by the president, and must be confirmed by the Senate. On completing his or her term, a judge may retire or be reappointed to another 15-year term.