Emmy Parsons

Emmy Parsons represents media and entertainment clients in defamation and access litigations around the country. In addition, she regularly counsels clients on pre-publication concerns and represents the interests of newsgatherers in regulatory proceedings related to drones before government agencies.

Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, Emmy served as assistant general counsel for the National Association of Broadcasters. In that role, she advocated on behalf of television and radio broadcasters before federal government agencies, educated broadcasters on relevant rules and regulations, and managed outside counsel in federal litigation and regulatory proceedings regarding music licensing, copyright royalties, and broadcast regulations.

Admissions:

District of Columbia

New York

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Media Law Resource Center, Co-Chair, State Legislative Affairs Committee

American Bar Association, Communications Law Forum