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Kathleen A Kirby

Kathleen A Kirby

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Kathy represents media clients, including major radio and television group owners and programming networks, on a host of business and transactional issues as well as regulatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She has additional expertise in newsgathering, content regulation, and First Amendment issues. Regularly rated by Chambers USA as one of Washington, DC’s “Leading Lawyers” in her field, Kathy is commended for “her work on First Amendment and FCC matters” and her “responsiveness and proactive approach” (2013). She is praised for being “highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and articulate,” (2014) and is acknowledged for her “superior subject expertise, commitment to her clients, and great connections within the industry” (2010). Kathy co-chairs the Telecom, Media & Technology Practice, and serves on the firm’s two governance committees, the Executive Committee and the Management Committee. Learn more at https://www.wiley.law/people-KathyKirby.

Career

Broadcasters Foundation of America, General Counsel & Secretary (2021-Present)

Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, General Counsel (2021-Present)

Radio Television Digital News Association, General Counsel (1994-Present)

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association (ABA), Forum on Communications Law

District of Columbia Bar, Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Media Law Committee

Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)

The Media Institute, The Madison Project Steering Committee and First Amendment Advisory Council

Student Press Law Center

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Media & Entertainment: Regulatory - District of Columbia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Kathleen Kirby is an esteemed regulatory attorney, with a wealth of experience navigating M&A and FCC compliance on behalf of clients in the media sector.

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Kathleen Kirby is a well-regarded attorney who represents a client base of media companies in both transactional and regulatory compliance matters. She co-chairs the firm's telecom, media and technology practice.

Strengths

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  • Kathleen is a terrific attorney. She is very responsive and has our best interests at heart.

    Media & Entertainment: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kathleen is as good as it gets in terms of client service, skill and expertise. She is highly renowned in our industry.

    Media & Entertainment: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kathleen is incomparable. She has great connections and insights and thinks like a businessperson.

    Media & Entertainment: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kathleen earns the trust of her clients by delivering great results.

    Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USA

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District of Columbia

USA - Nationwide

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