### Question
How is the "law firm owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals" defined?


### Answer
The term **law firm owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 3718* as follows -

> a law firm that meets the requirements set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 8(d)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(C)(i) and (ii)) and regulations issued under those clauses

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3718*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 37-CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER II-CLAIMS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT**

