Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP acts for clients across the spectrum of the telecoms and broadcast sectors, advising cable operators, wireless providers, internet service providers, broadcast licensees and industry trade associations. The firm is well-versed in regulatory and legislative proceedings, representing clients in hearings concerning open internet, spectrum auctions, as well as broadband privacy and deployment. Based in Washington DC, the team is led by Jonathan Friedman, who focuses on communications, tech and internet regulatory matters, and Michael Hurwitz, who acts before the FCC and CPUC in broadband infrastructure and spectrum policy rulemaking proceedings. Melanie Medina supports clients in broadband grant programs and wireless spectrum matters. Mia Guizetti Hayes advises US telecoms companies and broadcasters on foreign investment issues and transaction approvals.
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Key clients
- Comcast Corporation & NBCUniversal
- NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
- Australia-Japan Cable
Work highlights
Representing Comcast NBCUniversal in a range of high-profile spectrum policy and related proceedings at the FCC and other agencies, including the 3.5 GHz CBRS band, Upper C-Band, and 6 GHz band, as well as satellite broadband-related spectrum proceedings and developments.
Representing Comcast and the cable industry more generally in pending FCC rulemakings relating to broadcast ownership regulation.
Advising Comcast on various regulatory and legislative initiatives related to encouraging the deployment of broadband infrastructure as well as federal broadband infrastructure grant programs.
Practice head
Jonathan Friedman; Michael Hurwitz
Other key lawyers
Melanie Medina; Daniel Alvarez; Mia Guizetti Hayes