Department profile
Paul Hastings LLP

Media & Entertainment: Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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Media & Entertainment: Regulatory - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings LLP fields extensive capabilities in a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters. The law firm is able to leverage its substantial knowledge of the FCC on behalf of its impressive roster of clients in the media and telecommunications sector. It draws upon its wider strengths in M&A, finance and privacy to offer a multidisciplinary practice.

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.

    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sherrese Smith
    Band 1Sherrese Smith

    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.

      Media & Entertainment: Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingJohn Gasparini
    Up and ComingJohn Gasparini

    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 respondentUSA
    • John is an established, great attorney.

      Media & Entertainment: Regulatory respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Paul Hastings LLP (2)

District of Columbia

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