Ranking tables

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite | USA

District of Columbia

Technology focuses on contractual agreements in the technology field and includes transactional matters such as M&A and financing. Law firms often work with clients such as investors or startup enterprises on a range of business issues including employment law, strategic alliances and joint ventures, stock exchange listings, mergers, acquisitions and corporate governance issues. E-commerce arrangements, licensing agreements, strategic alliances and blockchain/cryptocurrency-related work will also be considered, in addition to cybersecurity matters. IP mandates are also included in this section, although shouldn’t represent the majority of the submission as we include separate IP categories in most states. Along with technology companies, typical clients will also include blue-chip corporations from all industries, investors, financial services institutions and fintech companies

Rankings overview for Departments

4

Band 4

  1. Angela Giancarlo
    Angela Giancarlo Mayer Brown LLP8 Years Ranked
  2. Brian Weimer
    Brian Weimer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP7 Years Ranked
  3. Catherine Wang
    Catherine Wang Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP7 Years Ranked
  4. Chip Yorkgitis
    Chip Yorkgitis Kelley Drye & Warren LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Christopher Shenk
    Christopher Shenk Sidley Austin LLP8 Years Ranked
  6. David P Murray
    David P Murray Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP4 Years Ranked
  7. Dennis Corbett
    Dennis Corbett TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC6 Years Ranked
  8. Eric W. DeSilva
    Eric W. DeSilva DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
  9. Glenn S Richards
    Glenn S Richards Dickinson Wright PLLC4 Years Ranked
  10. Henry Wendel
    Henry Wendel Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
  11. Jennifer A Johnson
    Jennifer A Johnson Covington & Burling LLP19 Years Ranked
  12. Jennifer B Tatel Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP3 Years Ranked
  13. Jennifer Bagg HWG LLP1 Years Ranked
  14. Jonathan A Friedman
    Jonathan A Friedman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked
  15. Joshua Guyan
    Joshua Guyan Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP5 Years Ranked
  16. Madeleine V Findley
    Madeleine V Findley Jenner & Block LLP2 Years Ranked
  17. Marc S Martin
    Marc S Martin Perkins Coie LLP14 Years Ranked
  18. Mark Brennan Hogan Lovells US LLP6 Years Ranked
  19. Mia Guizzetti Hayes
    Mia Guizzetti Hayes Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP4 Years Ranked
  20. Michael H Pryor
    Michael H Pryor Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP5 Years Ranked
  21. Michael Lazarus
    Michael Lazarus TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC5 Years Ranked
  22. Michael Nilsson HWG LLP8 Years Ranked
  23. Phil Marchesiello Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP3 Years Ranked
  24. Randy Segal
    Randy Segal Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
  25. Sally A Buckman
    Sally A Buckman Lerman Senter PLLC3 Years Ranked
  26. Scott R Flick
    Scott R Flick Pillsbury8 Years Ranked
  27. Sean Lev HWG LLP3 Years Ranked
  28. Stephen Coran Lerman Senter PLLC1 Years Ranked
  29. Steven M Kaufman Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
  30. Todd D Daubert
    Todd D Daubert Dentons LLP12 Years Ranked
  31. Ulises R Pin
    Ulises R Pin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
  32. Geoffrey WhyVerrill Dana, LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Covington & Burling LLP
    1
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Covington & Burling LLP's strong team possesses experience advising major telecommunications and media companies on the full range of complex regulatory and transactional matters. The firm is also known for its high-calibre litigation work and representation of clients before the FCC. They have an impressive bench of dedicated regulatory experts, including those with former FCC experience and broad expertise across the telecommunications, technology and media sectors.

  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
    1
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    DLA Piper LLP's well-established telecom group is noted for its understanding of complex legal and policy issues in regard to spectrum-based technologies. The firm fields additional experience in assisting a variety of clients in navigating compliance and enforcement issues stemming from the FCC. Practitioners benefit from the firm's global reach, handling various cross-border connected tech matters. They are increasingly active in litigation mandates.

  3. Hogan Lovells US LLP
    1
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Hogan Lovells LLP's well-regarded team is known for its strength in both regulatory and transactional work. Its full-service offering includes the ability to advise on cutting-edge areas such as drone-related regulatory issues, space satellites, data security, positive train control and cross-border export and compliance matters. The firm acts on behalf of a number of key players in the telecommunications and automobile industries.

  4. HWG LLP
    1
    HWG LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    HWG LLP has a strong practice that offers a range of legal advice covering both litigation and transactional matters. The firm is well known for its regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to the FCC. They assist clients on spectrum, internet privacy, wireless technology and satellite issues. Clients include trade associations, satellite companies, broadcasters and investors.

  5. Jenner & Block LLP
    1
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Jenner & Block LLP offers a knowledgeable team with impressive government experience and the ability to provide clients with a complete communications service. The firm fields expertise in matters pertaining to net neutrality, communications M&A and the regulation of voice over internet services. They possess additional strength in regulatory enforcement and wireless and satellite issues.

  6. Latham & Watkins LLP
    1
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Latham & Watkins LLP offers enviable strength in regulatory matters and additional capabilities advising on high-stakes litigation and transactions. Clients are drawn from across the industry and include companies in the radio and television, satellite and network infrastructure spaces. They draw on an impressive global platform to handle market-leading cross-border mandates, whether transactional or contentious.

  7. Wiley
    1
    Wiley
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Wiley remains a premier firm for telecommunications work, in particular for regulatory compliance matters relating to the FCC. The firm also advises in connection with transactional and litigious matters in the TMT sector. \they have longstanding relationships with major carriers, manufacturers and industry associations.

  8. Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
    1
    Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP maintains its reputation as a leading broadband, cable and telecoms firm. The firm advises leading telecoms and broadcasting groups, with standout expertise in regulatory matters, and fields a number of attorneys who have previously held senior roles at the FCC and the FTC, as well as a number of alumni of state regulatory commissions.

2

Band 2

  1. Cooley LLP
    2
    Cooley LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Cooley LLP has a formidable regulatory practice with noted experience in handling proceedings before the FCC. The firm has continued to develop expertise in spectrum, drone technology and M&A regulatory compliance. They represent commercial broadcasters and cable television clients in matters related to wireless and satellite.

  2. Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    2
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC is a high-end litigation firm widely recognised by fellow practitioners for its appellate work. The firm represents an impressive array of Fortune 100 companies, financial services firms and startups in a full range of telecom disputes.

  3. Sidley Austin LLP
    2
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Sidley Austin LLP is well known for its strong regulatory practice, with expertise across the telecommunications, mass media and wireless industries. The firm represents broadcasters and internet providers in a wide range of matters and fields additional expertise as antitrust counsel, often representing clients before the FCC and other regulatory bodies.

  4. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    2
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a highly respected firm recognised for its provision of regulatory advice to major cable companies and internet service providers. They offer counsel in rule-making decisions and regulatory advice on matters such as strategic acquisitions and divestitures. The firm possesses notable strength in privacy proceedings and security compliance.

3

Band 3

  1. Akin
    3
    Akin
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Akin has an impressive practice that combines policy and regulatory prowess with a high level of expertise in transactional matters. The firm serves a range of industry leaders, including telecommunications, banking and retail companies. It also assists clients in matters pertaining to satellite, mass media and new technologies.

  2. Arnold & Porter
    3
    Arnold & Porter
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Arnold & Porter's longstanding telecommunications practice is known for handling significant regulatory matters. The firm stands out for its sizeable transactional practice and regular work for leading companies. Arnold & Porter offer strategic counselling on high-profile issues such as spectrum policy. The draw on notable firm-wide strength in areas such as antitrust and international trade to offer broad services to clients.

  3. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    3
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a wide-ranging telecom practice that works on behalf of cable operators, broadcasters and Fortune 500 companies. The firm is notable for its advice on large-scale transactions, with significant experience representing hedge funds and private equity investors. They also offer expertise in satellite and wireless matters.

  4. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    3
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is a respected firm with a burgeoning reputation for advising high-profile wireless service providers and other significant players in the telecom sector. The firm possesses a noteworthy ability to litigate matters before the FCC, and they are equally adept at assisting with data security and privacy issues, as well as the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.

  5. Steptoe LLP
    3
    Steptoe LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Steptoe LLP undertakes a wide range of work for household-name clients. The firm is heavily involved with FCC matters such as spectrum applications and regulatory rulings.They field additional expertise in matters involving internet law and new technologies, and active in complex cross-border mandates, including those involving sports exclusivity.

  6. TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
    3
    TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    TLP is a dedicated telecoms practice with a diverse client base that includes startups and publicly traded companies. The firm offers a variety of services such as regulatory counselling, policy advocacy and strategic planning. They field additional expertise in FCC licensing and auction proceedings.

4

Band 4

  1. Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    4
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is sought for its expertise in high-value corporate financings and transactions, representing a clientele of telecom companies and financial entities. The firm provides further support on regulatory issues and related litigation.
  2. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    4
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a standout firm for clients in the technology and communications spaces. They offer strong counsel in regulatory compliance matters and operational issues.

  3. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    4
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is noted for the quality of the counsel it provides to leading telecoms, media and technology clients. The team is sought after to advise on corporate transactions, litigation and antitrust issues in the space.

  4. Lerman Senter PLLC
    4
    Lerman Senter PLLC
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    Lerman Senter PLLC is a well-respected practice in the broadcasting sector. The firm advises clients on regulatory matters, spectrum auctions and relocations, as well as general corporate and transactional work. They represent many clients before the FCC.

  5. Perkins Coie LLP
    4
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Perkins Coie LLP has a deep bench of practitioners with a broad range of experience in handling domestic and international regulatory matters. Additional fields of expertise include advising on privacy issues and complex issues involving new technologies. The firm attracts an impressive roster of clients across manufacturing, media and software, including market-leading corporations.

  6. Pillsbury
    4
    Pillsbury
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a multidisciplinary team that offers extensive strength across media, telecommunications and satellite communications. The fimr is particularly adept at handling M&A transactions, as well as legislative and regulatory matters. They have experience in representing wireline companies, VoIP service providers and investors in communications companies, as well as significant experience in handling issues before the FCC and other federal agencies.

  7. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    4
    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP is well-known for regulatory and litigation practice in the telecoms space, particularly in issues concerning satellites. The team is active domestically and internationally, representing a varied clientele.