Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
District of Columbia
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Jennifer B Tatel
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Telecommunications and Media
Administrative and Court Litigation
Broadband and IP-Enabled Services
Broadcast – Radio and Television
Communications Transactions
Digital Media
FCC Enforcement
International and Space Communications
Video Distribution Regulation
Wireless Communications and Spectrum Policy
Transactions
Commercial and Technology
Corporate
Financing
Security, Privacy, and Digital Policy
Artificial Intelligence
Data Protection
Cyber, National, and Supply Chain Security
Transportation and Emerging Technologies
Internet of Things
Enforcement and Investigations
Privacy and Data Protection
Career
Jennifer brings sophisticated legal analysis and insightful counseling to her clients in the communications and information technology industries. While in public service working in a variety of roles including Acting General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission and Division Chief in the FCC’s Media Bureau, Jennifer tackled a broad variety of legal issues impacting media and technology companies. She has played a role in some of the largest media transactions considered by federal regulators, and she has been on the cutting edge of legal issues while in public service and on behalf of private clients. Her expertise includes transactions, media issues, video competition, administrative law, and privacy.
Jennifer started her professional life as a social worker, working with children in the foster care system in the District of Columbia.
Professional Memberships
Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals
Education
George Washington University Law School
J.D.
Columbia University
M.S.
University of Illinois
B.S.
Awards
Best Lawyers: Communications Law and Privacy & Data Security Law
Best Lawyers
2025
Leading Partner, Telecoms and Broadcast: Regulatory
Legal 500
2025
Washington, DC’s Top Lawyers: Communications
Washingtonian
2024
Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
District of Columbia Courts
2023
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the USA
Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Jennifer Tatel represents broadcast and media groups before the FCC in a swath of litigious and regulatory matters. Additional expertise includes video competition and privacy issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
She is knowledgeable, a great communicator, a delight to work with, and an excellent manager of complex projects.
Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USAShe is a phenomenal and essential collaborator.
Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USAShe's a brilliant attorney who is able to navigate difficult client issues.
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