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Telecommunications Law Professionals
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 1011
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Visit website 1 202 789 3120 1 202 789 3112

Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory Tier 4

Washington DC-based boutique Telecommunications Law Professionals works across the sector, representing regional broadcasters, industry associations, tower and satellite companies, and venture capital in a range of matters before the FCC and other local, state, and federal regulatory bodies. The team has a strong track record in telecoms infrastructure, working on mandates across wireless and fiber, and also works on more cutting-edge issues, such as a space-based cellular broadband network servicing unmodified handhelds. Managing partner Michael Lazarus works alongside founding partner Carl Northrop

, who brings his extensive experience working on complex matters covering the full scope of the industry. Other lawyers of note include Dennis Corbett, who has litigation experience representing both traditional broadcasters and more cutting-edge wireless and tech clients; and Gregg Skall, who has represented a range of radio and television broadcasting associations before the FCC and Congress.

Hall of Fame

Carl Northrop

- Telecommunications Law Professionals

Practice head(s):

Michael Lazarus; Carl Northrop

Other key lawyers:

Dennis Corbett; Gregg Skall

Testimonials

‘TLP includes experts in various aspects of broadcast law on its staff, making it a “one stop shop” for broadcast stations.’

‘We work primarily with Gregg Skall and Ashley Brydone-Jack. Occasionally, we have worked with Carl Northrop. Mr. Northrup did an expert job helping us write a tower site lease, which has stood us in good stead since. Mr. Skall has shepherded several applications through the FCC to a successful conclusion.’

‘Great institutional knowledge.’

‘Understands our members.’

‘By maintaining a laser-like focus on the needs of telecommunications service providers, the firm provides us with professionals who understand precisely our business plans and needs. The result is that no matter the project, we get the benefit of expertise from every professional we work with.’

‘Carl Northrop and Jessica Gyllstrom are our “go to” lawyers on complex FCC regulatory issues. Their expertise in telecommunications regulations means that we can get insightful advise in timely, cost-effective fashion.’

‘They are long-standing advisors in the telecommunications space and have an encyclopaedic knowledge of FCC formal rules and informal rules and customs.’

‘Depth of knowledge of FCC personnel and regulatory history.’

Key clients

GCI Communication Corp.

AST & Science

Radio and Television Broadcasting Associations

Cellular South, Inc. d/b/a C Spire

American Tower Corporation

Go Long Wireless

Heritage Broadcasting of Michigan

Sennheiser Electronic Corporation

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Central Baptist Theological Center

Matthew Kaufman

Work highlights

Advised GCI Communication Corp. on a variety of regulatory and contractual matters pertaining to its extensive operations in Alaska.
Advised AST & Science on a variety of regulatory issues pertaining to the planned provision of satellite service directly to unmodified cell phones.
Advised American Tower on the conflict between the FCC and the FAA arising from an FCC-authorized 5G service potentially interfering with airplane altimeters.

Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: transactions Tier 4

Telecommunications Law Professionals handles M&A and financing transactions in the telecoms space, employing its capabilities in handling the regulatory aspects of these major deals for a number of high-profile clients; the team has experience in both representing operators in this sector in their day-to-day transactions and assisting in more major projects, with notable work in telecoms infrastructure, specifically submarine cable. Carl Northrop

founded the Washington DC boutique and continues to handle complex transactional work such as the acquisition of licenses and equipment and related financing, and works alongside Michael Lazarus who manages the team, working with the firm’s most high-profile clients for their transactional mandates for their ongoing operations.

Practice head(s):

Michael Lazarus; Carl Northrop

Testimonials

‘The professionals at the firm are focused on the needs of the telecommunications industry and have a deep understanding of how those needs have to be met in the negotiation and drafting of transactional documents. This makes them very efficient in getting deals done.’

‘Carl Northrop and Jessica Gyllstrom are our “go to” attorneys for complex transactions. We’ve yet to throw anything at them that they haven’t seen before, so they are capable of providing sage advise in a timely, cost-effective manner.’

‘Strong and knowledgeable staff.‘

Key clients

GCI Communications Corp.

AST & Science

Cellular South, Inc. d/b/a C Spire

American Tower Corporation

Heritage Broadcasting of Michigan

Ramar Communications, Inc.

Adams Radio Group

Weld County School District RE-5J

Bushland Radio Specialties WCFW

Capital Broadcasting of VA

Carpenter Broadcasting, LLC

MRJ, Inc.

Work highlights

Advising GCI Communication Corp. and its affiliate The Alaska Wireless Network on a variety of regulatory and contractual matters pertaining to their extensive operations in Alaska.
Acted as regulatory counsel for Adams Radio Group in a complex multi-market transaction involving the sale of 5 separate groups of radio stations.

Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (“TLP”) is committed to assisting clients in meeting the substantial challenges they face in the rapidly changing wireless, wired, high-tech, and media industries. The convergence of voice, data and video services through wireless and wired networks presents major business opportunities and significant risks. Landmark legislative and regulatory initiatives, and unprecedented industry developments, affect both the providers and consumers of media, telecommunications and information services regardless of whether they are provided by wire, terrestrial wireless networks or satellite. All TLP professionals have devoted their professional careers to communications law issues, and the diverse staff offers all levels of practice experience. The result of this diversity of experience is that TLP can staff any matter in an appropriate manner designed to produce a cost-effective result.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Founding Member	Carl W. Northrop	cnorthrop@tlp.law	(202) 789-3113
Managing Member	Michael Lazarus	mlazarus@tlp.law	(202) 789-3114
Member	Dennis Corbett	dcorbett@tlp.law	(202) 789-3115
Member	Jessica Gyllstrom	jgyllstrom@tlp.law	202-789-3116
Member	Gregg Skall	gskall@tlp.law	202-789-3121
Associate	Ashley Brydone-Jack	abrydonejack@tlp.law	202-789-3122

Name	Position	Profile
Ashley Brydone-Jack	Ashley joined TLP as an Associate Attorney in August 2020. She assists…	View Profile
Dennis Corbett	Dennis arrived at TLP in January 2017. A graduate of Harvard College…	View Profile
Jessica Gyllstrom	Jessica Gyllstrom joined TLP as an Associate Attorney when the firm first…	View Profile
Michael Lazarus	Michael is one of the founding members of TLP, and currently is…	View Profile
Carl Northrop	Carl Northrop is the Founding Member of TLP. He consistently is recognized…	View Profile
Gregg Skall	Gregg Skall is a veteran telecom lawyer who advises broadcasters and telecommunications…	View Profile