The team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP continues to undertake a broad range of regulatory mandates for clients in the telecoms industry. Based in Washington DC, the team is headed by Scott Flick who advises on transactional, regulatory, financing, strategy and policy matters. DC-based co-head Miles Mason has extensive experience advising clients on the broad spectrum of media and tech issues, from compliance with regulatory requirements to spectrum use agreements and tower and studio leases. Located in Austin and DC, Jessica Nyman represents clients in regulatory matters before the FCC, the Copyright Royalty Board, the DOJ and federal district and appellate courts. Former practice head Glenn Richards left the firm in April 2024.
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- ‘I have worked with this team for many years. The personal attention for our company and dedication to providing the support we need is unmatched. I am happy to endorse them and the exceptional work they do.’
‘I have worked closely with Lauren Lynch Flick and I cannot begin to describe how much she has done for us. She has always been willing to go that extra mile and give us every ounce of her support to keep our organization compliant with all state and federal regulations. I believe she truly cares about us and our industry.’
‘Excellent firm, they do a great job for us.’
‘Scott Flick is top notch. He's very knowledgeable on our issues and is quick to respond to our questions and inquiries.’
Key clients
- Standard General L.P.
- Sinclair, Inc.
- SP Media Group Inc.
- Shield Media LLC
- Illini Media Company
- Bestel (USA), Inc.
- ONE Media, LLC
- Community News Media LLC
- MediaCo Holdings Inc.
- WFMJ Television, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised SP Media Group in its proposed acquisition of Paramount Global, including Paramount’s movie studio, video streaming services, and the CBS national broadcast television network and stations.
- Advised MediaCo Holdings in its acquisition of Estrella TV’s content, digital, and commercial operations, including the EstrellaTV network and its linear and digital video content business, including its four streaming TV channels.
- Advised Sinclair, negotiated, and drafted a variety of novel agreements connected to the deployment of NextGenTV (ATSC 3.0), including hosting and spectrum usage agreements connected to the deployment of NextGenTV in over 40 television markets, and the rollout of virtual channels for America’s local public TV stations.
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