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Henry Wendel

Henry Wendel

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Henry’s practice includes representing and serving as counsel to communications, media and commercial space clients before regulators at the federal level. He regularly counsels satellite and telecommunications companies on the latest regulations for new and advanced technology. He also works closely with broadcasters, cable operators and telecommunications companies on policy, enforcement and licensing matters, principally before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Henry assists broadcast groups, commercial space companies, wireless operators and investors with evaluating and addressing business and regulatory issues in the purchase and sale of FCC-regulated properties. Additionally, he counsels wireless and new space companies, private equity firms and others on critical FCC proceedings affecting their business. Henry has represented numerous entities in enforcement proceedings at the FCC – including several successful defenses that resulted in the FCC deciding not to take action. He also counsels unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) clients on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

While in law school, Henry served as a paralegal for Cooley’s communications practice group. He also completed an internship at the FCC in the office of former Commissioner Robert McDowell. Before attending law school, Henry worked as an administrator at multiple higher education institutions.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Henry Wendel is an up-and-coming attorney who provides counsel to media, broadcast and wireless company clients before a number of federal regulators. Areas of expertise include licensing, enforcements and policy matters.

Media & Entertainment: Regulatory - District of Columbia

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Henry Wendel is increasingly recognized for his representation of a broad range of communications and commercial clients before federal regulatory agencies.

Strengths

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  • Henry is super. He is a strong attorney.

    Media & Entertainment: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • I find Henry to be outstanding.

    Media & Entertainment: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA

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