
Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Work Highlights
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Paul Hastings LLP served as one of the National Association of Broadcasters outside counsels on FCC regulatory issues including retransmission consent, media ownership and other issues.
Strengths
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The Paul Hastings team provides a stellar offering.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Sherrese Smith
Sherrese Smith has a strong regulatory practice which benefits from her previous experience at the FCC. She advises leading media and telecommunications companies on transactional and compliance concerns. Sherrese is top of the field in what she does. Her client service is matched only by her strategic and legal expertise.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
John Gasparini
John Gasparini is increasingly recognized for providing strong regulatory counsel to clients in the media and entertainment sectors, particularly with respect to FCC‑related issues.
John is amazing.
Media & Entertainment: Regulatory respondentUSAJohn is an established, great attorney.
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