Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
District of Columbia
18 years ranked
Provided by Wiley
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.
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)
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
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Kathleen is a terrific attorney. She is very responsive and has our best interests at heart.
Kathleen is as good as it gets in terms of client service, skill and expertise. She is highly renowned in our industry.
Kathleen is incomparable. She has great connections and insights and thinks like a businessperson.
Kathleen earns the trust of her clients by delivering great results.
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