John Heitmann

Practice Areas

Sports, Entertainment, Communications & Media

Privacy & Data Management

Congressional Oversight Investigations

Federal Government Strategies

Outsourcing & Digital Transformation

Technology

Telemedicine

Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies

Career

John is a leading advocate for mobile wireless service providers participating in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) administered Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs. He also counsels international and domestic entities ranging from start-ups to the industry giants on regulatory strategy involving new business models and product offerings, policy, and compliance at the federal and state levels. He advises communications and technology clients on complying with the Communications Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and other federal and state laws governing telecommunications, privacy, and information security.

John also defends communications companies in government investigations and enforcement matters involving the FCC and its Office of Inspector General (OIG), state commissions and attorneys general, and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Professional Memberships

Federal Communications Bar Association

International Association of Privacy Professionals

National Lifeline Association

Personal

New York University School of Law, JD, cum laude

University of Notre Dame, BA, cum laude