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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP is well known for its strong regulatory practice, with expertise across the telecommunications, mass media and wireless industries. The firm represents broadcasters and internet providers in a wide range of matters and fields additional expertise as antitrust counsel, often representing clients before the FCC and other regulatory bodies.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin represented AT&T in connection with the FCC's efforts to classify broadband internet providers as common carriers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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C Frederick Beckner III
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C Frederick Beckner III
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Frederick Beckner represents clients in a range of litigation and appellate matters before the FCC and other federal agencies. He is co-leader of the firm's telecom and internet competition practice.

Rick is a great attorney with strong analytical skills and superlative writing.

Rick has a wealth of knowledge on FCC regulation and is very enjoyable to work with.

Rick is very smart and great to work with.

Christopher Shenk
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Christopher Shenk
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Christopher Shenk offers impressive experience in large scale transactions and related regulatory matters.

He is a strategic thinker and very responsive.

Chris is very knowledgeable about economic matters and does great work for clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

C Frederick Beckner III
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C Frederick Beckner III
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Christopher Shenk
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Christopher Shenk
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