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Jenner & Block enjoys a decades-long reputation for excellence in handling communications matters before the Federal Communications Commission and other agencies and courts.  We understand the novel legal and regulatory challenges presented by the convergence of telecom, Internet and cable technologies―and the impact of this convergence on the industry. Our lawyers combine broad experience with inside perspective into the inner workings of the FCC, the Department of Justice and other regulatory agencies across the country. Our practice includes a former FCC general counsel and senior FCC policy advisor, a former senior counsel to the chairman for Transactions, numerous Supreme Court and Court of Appeals clerks and nationally recognized lawyers who have extensive experience handling cutting-edge telecommunications and media law issues.

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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Jenner & Block LLP offers a knowledgeable team with impressive government experience and the ability to provide clients with a complete communications service. The firm fields expertise in matters pertaining to net neutrality, communications M&A and the regulation of voice over internet services. It possesses additional strength in regulatory enforcement and wireless and satellite issues.

Work Highlights

  • Jenner & Block LLP advised Windstream Holdings in obtaining federal and state regulatory approvals for a 50-state transaction combining Windstream with Uniti Group Inc.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Samuel L Feder
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Samuel L Feder
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Samuel Feder is the co-chair of the communications, internet and technology practice and has vast experience in handling litigation and regulatory matters involving issues such as wireless services, net neutrality and intercarrier compensation.

Sam provides clear and actionable legal and regulatory guidance.

Rebekah Goodheart
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Rebekah Goodheart
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Rebekah Goodheart is a highly respected lawyer who enjoys a strong reputation in the telecom sector due to her prior experience as a senior figure at the FCC. She frequently advises clients on M&A transactions and infrastructure funding matters, as well as a host of regulatory issues.

Rebekah is a brilliant lawyer and strategic thinker who is proactive in assessing client needs.

Rebekah consistently demonstrates her ability to guide clients through continuing evolution of rules and regulations in the communications space.

Howard Symons
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Howard Symons
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Howard Symons has extensive knowledge in the telecommunications space, having formerly served in high-profile roles at the FCC. He represents clients such as media, wireless and telecommunications entities before regulatory agencies and in court proceedings.

Howard's knowledge level is incredibly strong and his written product is excellent.

Howard is super smart and exceptionally well-connected.

Howard provides great strategic foresight and practical advice to achieve his client's businesses objectives.

John Flynn
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John Flynn
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John Flynn is particularly active in handling transactional matters and has a broad range of experience in representing organisations during M&A, as well as handling regulatory and privacy concerns.

John provides practical legal solutions to achieve business objectives, weighing risks against benefits in a very business-friendly way.

John's in-house business and commercial experience enable him to analyse issues and to render pragmatic, actionable advice on telecom and ancillary matters.

Trey Hanbury
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Trey Hanbury
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Trey Hanbury has an impressive client list and acts on a range of M&A deals, as well as licensing and regulatory compliance issues.

Trey is well-connected, anticipates client needs, and keeps them informed.

Trey is extremely responsive and proactively looks for ways to best service his clients and produces an excellent work product.

Trey is an adept lawyer with a real awareness of business needs and considerations.

Trey consistently provides a high-quality service and expected results.

Trey has very deep knowledge of the communications industry and regulations within it.

Madeleine V Findley
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Madeleine V Findley
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Madeleine Findley is a co-chair of the firm's data privacy and cybersecurity practice. She advises clients on a range of issues related to privacy and communication.

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Camillie Landrón
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Camillie Landrón is recognized for her growing practice advising clients on a range of matters across the communications field.

Camillie is extremely knowledgeable about the regulatory issues her clients face.

Ranked Lawyers at
Jenner & Block LLP

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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

Samuel L Feder
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Samuel L Feder
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Rebekah Goodheart
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Rebekah Goodheart
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Band 2
Howard Symons
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Howard Symons
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Band 3
John Flynn
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John Flynn
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Band 3
Trey Hanbury
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Trey Hanbury
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Band 3
Madeleine V Findley
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Madeleine V Findley
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Band 4
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Camillie Landrón
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Up and Coming