LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Hurwitz

USA 2026

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

District of Columbia

9 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Michael Hurwitz is a partner and Co-Chair of the Communications & Media Department. Michael’s focus includes FCC regulatory policy for communications and media companies, regulatory review of mergers and acquisitions, and Internet- and programming-related litigation, arbitrations, and appeals of agency orders. Michael has participated in FCC and CPUC rulemakings relating to broadband infrastructure, federal broadband benefits, spectrum policy, net neutrality, online video, program carriage, program access, and media ownership. Michael also advises communications and media companies on regulatory compliance issues.

Michael was selected to serve on Law360’s Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Personal

JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 2006; MA, Yale University, 2001; BA, University of Chicago, 1997.

See: http://www.willkie.com/professionals/h/hurwitz-michael-d

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Hurwitz regularly advises on regulatory matters concerning areas such as net neutrality policies, M&A and wireless issues. He serves as co-chair of the communications and media department.

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Strengths

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He is thoughtful, thorough and innovative.
Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USA
Michael Hurwitz is an exceptional attorney who not only understands the law but also understands the business. He regularly advises us on the most sensitive issues that are at the forefront of communications law and regulation.
Telecom, Broadcast & SatelliteChambers Guide to the USA

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