A ‘premier’ law firm in FCC law, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP acts for broadcasters, networks and trade associations in challenges to FCC decisions, including at the appellate level. The firm also assists clients in satellite constellation, cable television and cellular communications matters. Practice head Scott Flick works out of Washington DC, supporting clients in FCC and DOJ investigations especially in the communications sector. Also based in DC, Miles Mason acts on station licensing and renewals, foreign ownership restrictions and political advertising. Splitting her time between Austin & Washington DC, Jessica Nyman appears before the FCC, CRB and Department of Justice in regulatory and litigation matters. Joining the DC practice in June 2025 from Sheppard, Jodi Goldberg brings specialist knowledge in satellite, space and wireless matters.
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- Their biggest strength is the wrap-around services, especially for a highly specialized industry like the commercial space. The attorneys are also well-connected and extremely intelligent and well-rounded.
Key clients
- Rincon Broadcasting Group LLC
- Sinclair, Inc.
- Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.
- Shield Media LLC
- University of Missouri
- Bestel (USA), Inc.
- MediaCo Holdings Inc.
- WFMJ Television, Inc.
- Spire Global, Inc.
- Standard General L.P.
- National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations
- ONE Media, LLC
- Chaos Industries, Inc.
- Corridor Television, L.L.P.
- Texas Association of Broadcasters
- Manhan Media, Inc.
- Hart Media Group
- Vaughan Media, LLC
- Illini Media Company
Work highlights
Represented the Texas Association of Broadcasters in its successful Fifth Circuit appeal overturning the FCC’s attempted reinstatement of Form 395-B broadcast employment data collection and the FCC’s effort to publish the collected data online.
Represented MediaCo in obtaining FCC approval for its acquisition of over 20 TV and radio stations affiliated with its recently acquired Estrella Media broadcast networks.
Represented the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations in a variety of legislative and regulatory matters, including proposed FCC restrictions on the airing of AI content in political advertising.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Scott Flick; Miles Mason
Other key lawyers
Jessica Nyman; Lauren Lynch Flick; Jodi Goldberg