Cooley LLP’s team is based in Washington DC and is well-placed to represent satellite, broadcast and telecoms clients before the FCC. The team is headed up by Robert McDowell who harnesses experience in such FCC work. Travis LeBlanc specializes in crisis management, internal investigations, national security matters and complex litigation, while J.G. Harrington offers advice on the regulations affecting transactions, compliance and bankruptcies, as well as on the development of new products and services. Jason Rademacher routinely represents broadcast, cable, telecoms, tech and new media companies before the FCC and Henry Wendel has a particular focus on transformative transactions and critical advocacy issues. Christy Burrow and Belen Crisp are also standout members of the team. Team changes include the retirement of Michael Basile and the September 2024 arrival of Tony Lin.
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Key clients
- Gray Television
- Echostar
- Hughes
- Axiom Space
- TWN Communications
- Iridium Communications
- Midcontinent Communications
- oneNav
- Varda Space
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Work highlights
- Representing the client in obtaining authorization for granting an extension of the FCC’s authority to conduct auctions for spectrum licenses and in litigation in Washington state courts.
- Representing Iridium Communications in its acquisition of Satelles.
- Advising Gray Television in broadcast transactions and obtaining a first-of-its-kind waiver from the FCC to permit a station sale to occur.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jason Rademacher
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tony Lin
Practice head
Robert McDowell
Other key lawyers
Travis LeBlanc; J.G. Harrington; Jason Rademacher; Henry Wendel; Christy Burrow; Belen Crisp; Tony Lin