Department profile
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Communications

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Kelley Drye’s Communications practice advises clients on regulatory, policy, and transactional issues affecting the industry. The practice covers federal and state regulatory frameworks and the legislative environment, with a focus on practical guidance for business planning, implementation, and ongoing compliance.

Our attorneys represent diverse clients before the FCC, FTC, NTIA, DOD, DOJ, DHS, state public utility commissions, and other agencies. We help U.S. and foreign wireless and wireline carriers, submarine cable operators, communications and information service providers navigate a complex range of federal and state laws, regulations, and industry practice. We assist users of radio frequency spectrum from a wide variety of industries and manufacturers of equipment that emits radio frequency energy in tackling compliance issues, advocating for or against policy and rule changes, and resolving interference concerns with other non-government parties.

We offer holistic solutions including advocacy, lobbying, litigation and compliance advice, as well as narrower solutions that may stand alone or be part of a broader initiative. Our work covers the following areas:

  • Universal Service Fund and other broadband funding
  • Investigations & Enforcement
  • Spectrum
  • Transactions
  • Litigation
  • Data Privacy & Security
  • International Telecoms and Submarine Cable Operators
  • Telecom Services (Wireless, Wireline, VoIP)
  • TCPA
  • Emerging Communications Technologies

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Communications - Illinois

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is renowned for its work representing clients before the FCC, federal courts and public commissions. The firm is widely acknowledged for its excellent litigation practice, while also respected for its ADR and negotiation expertise. It offers particular knowledge of data analytics platform products involving communications software, and works on behalf of major media and telecommunications companies, among others.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They have always been responsive and take time to make sure I understand the reasons and rationale for their suggestions. They are extremely knowledgeable about our business.

    Communications respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Henry Kelly
    Band 1Henry Kelly

    Henry Kelly

    Henry Kelly has an excellent capacity to handle complex communications disputes. He is also sought out to advise on regulatory matters and offers substantial experience acting on behalf of clients in the telecommunications sector.

Ranked Individuals at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (1)

Illinois

Members

Provided by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership