Renewable Energy
United States
04 June 2025
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP‘s Washington DC-based team is co-led by Michael Hurwitz and Jonathan Friedman. Hurwitz’s work ranges from matters regarding FCC regulatory policy, to internet and programming-related litigation. Friedman also handles FCC proceedings, representing major cable operators, video programmers and equipment manufacturers therein. Melanie Medina advises on net neutrality rules, open internet rulemakings and broadband infrastructure deployment programs. Daniel Alvarez offers advice on data collection and processing activities. Mia Guizetti Hayes handles issues such as wireless and wireline competition matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Willkie has an extremely strong telecoms and media practice. We rely on them principally for spectrum policy matters. They are not only extremely knowledgeable about the issues but also very well-connected with relevant players at the FCC, NTIA, and elsewhere in government with responsibility for spectrum policy.’
‘Mia Guizetti Hayes is exceptionally good to work with. She is expert in spectrum policy matters, has strong political instincts, and is strong on the technical aspects of the policy questions. She also is extremely responsive to client needs and anticipates issues before they arise.’
‘The team is smart, experienced, and has deep knowledge of FCC.’
‘Mia Guizetti Hayes is very strong, committed to her clients, creative and persistent in advancing their interests.’
Key clients
- Comcast Corporation
- NBCUniversal
- NCTA
Lawyers
Practice head
Jonathan Friedman; Michael Hurwitz
Other key lawyers
Melanie Medina; Daniel Alvarez; Mia Guizetti Hayes