Ranking tables
Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Sidley Austin LLP 13 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 13 Years Ranked- Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Peter Keisler Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked- Michael KelloggKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
Band 1
Helgi C Walker Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked- John T Nakahata HWG LLP22 Years Ranked
Jonathan Nuechterlein Sidley Austin LLP16 Years Ranked
Matthew Brill Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
Matthew DelNero Covington & Burling LLP8 Years Ranked
Michael Senkowski DLA Piper LLP (US)18 Years Ranked- Michele C Farquhar Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
Nancy J Victory DLA Piper LLP (US)17 Years Ranked
Samuel L Feder Jenner & Block LLP15 Years Ranked- Bryan N TramontWilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Band 2
- Ari Q Fitzgerald Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
Chérie Renee Kiser Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP14 Years Ranked- Christopher Wright HWG LLP17 Years Ranked
James H Barker Latham & Watkins LLP21 Years Ranked
John Heitmann Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP13 Years Ranked
Matthew Murchison Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
Maureen R Jeffreys Arnold & Porter11 Years Ranked- Paul Margie HWG LLP14 Years Ranked
Peter Karanjia DLA Piper LLP (US)8 Years Ranked- Robert McDowell Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
Sherrese Smith Paul Hastings LLP9 Years Ranked- Scott H AngstreichKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
Band 3
Andrew D Lipman Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP22 Years Ranked- Carl Northrop TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC12 Years Ranked
David A. Gross Wiley7 Years Ranked
Howard Symons Jenner & Block LLP16 Years Ranked
Jennifer Richter Akin13 Years Ranked
John Flynn Jenner & Block LLP11 Years Ranked
Joshua S Turner Wiley4 Years Ranked
Kathleen A Kirby Wiley18 Years Ranked
Laura Phillips Phillips Communications Law LLC16 Years Ranked
Michael Hurwitz Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Pantelis Michalopoulos Steptoe LLP19 Years Ranked
Rebekah Goodheart Jenner & Block LLP3 Years Ranked
Steven A Augustino Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
Trey Hanbury Jenner & Block LLP8 Years Ranked- William M Wiltshire HWG LLP21 Years Ranked
Yaron Dori Covington & Burling LLP15 Years Ranked- Adam KrinskyWilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Band 4
Angela Giancarlo Mayer Brown LLP7 Years Ranked
Brian Weimer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP6 Years Ranked
C Frederick Beckner III Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
Catherine Wang Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
Chip Yorkgitis Kelley Drye & Warren LLP4 Years Ranked
Christopher Shenk Sidley Austin LLP7 Years Ranked
David P Murray Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
Dennis Corbett TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC5 Years Ranked- Geoffrey Why Verrill Dana, LLP3 Years Ranked
Glenn S Richards Dickinson Wright PLLC3 Years Ranked
Jennifer A Johnson Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
Jennifer D Hindin Wiley1 Years Ranked
Joshua Guyan Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
Madeleine V Findley Jenner & Block LLP1 Years Ranked
Marc S Martin Perkins Coie LLP13 Years Ranked- Mark Brennan Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
Michael H Pryor Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael Lazarus TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC4 Years Ranked- Michael Nilsson HWG LLP7 Years Ranked
Randy Segal Hogan Lovells US LLP14 Years Ranked
Sally A Buckman Lerman Senter PLLC2 Years Ranked
Scott Delacourt Wiley2 Years Ranked
Scott R Flick Pillsbury7 Years Ranked- Steven M Kaufman Hogan Lovells US LLP14 Years Ranked
Todd D Daubert Dentons LLP11 Years Ranked
Ulises R Pin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked- Jennifer B TatelWilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
- Phil MarchesielloWilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Covington & Burling LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedCovington & Burling LLP's strong team possesses experience advising major telecommunications and media companies on the full range of complex regulatory and transactional matters. Also known for its high-caliber litigation work and representation of clients before the FCC. Impressive bench of dedicated regulatory experts, including those with former FCC experience. Broad expertise across telecommunications, technology and media.
1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP's well-established telecom group is noted for its understanding of complex legal and policy issues in regard to spectrum-based technologies. 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. Increasingly active in litigation mandates.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedHogan 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. Acts on behalf of a number of key players in the telecommunications and automobile industries.
1 HWG LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedHWG LLP has a strong practice that offers a range of legal advice covering both litigation and transactional matters. Well known for its regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to the FCC. Assists clients on spectrum, internet privacy, wireless technology and satellite issues. Clients include trade associations, satellite companies, broadcasters and investors.
1 Jenner & Block LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJenner & Block LLP offers a knowledgeable team with impressive government experience and the ability to provide clients with a complete communications service. Fields expertise in matters pertaining to net neutrality, communications M&A and the regulation of voice over internet services. Possesses additional strength in regulatory enforcement, and wireless and satellite issues.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedLatham & 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. Draws on impressive global platform to handle market-leading cross-border mandates, whether transactional or contentious.
1 WileyTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedWiley remains a premier firm for telecommunications work, in particular for regulatory compliance matters relating to the FCC. Also advises in connection with transactional and litigious matters in the TMT sector. Longstanding relationships with major carriers, manufacturers and industry associations.
Band 2
2 Sidley Austin LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP is well known for its strong regulatory practice, with expertise across telecommunications, mass media and wireless industries. Represents broadcasters and internet providers on a wide range of matters. Fields additional expertise as antitrust counsel and often represents clients before the FCC and other regulatory bodies.2 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a highly respected firm, recognized for its provision of regulatory advice to major cable companies and internet service providers. Offers counsel in rulemaking decisions and regulatory advice on matters such as strategic acquisitions and divestitures. Possesses notable strength in privacy proceedings and security compliance.- Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLCTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 AkinTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedAkin has an impressive practice that combines policy and regulatory prowess with a high level of expertise in transactional matters. Serves a range of industry leaders, including telecommunications, banking and retail companies. Also assists clients in matters pertaining to satellite, mass media and new technologies.
3 Arnold & PorterTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedArnold & Porter's longstanding telecommunications practice is known for handling significant regulatory matters. Stands out for its sizable transactional practice and regular work for leading companies. Offers strategic counseling on high-profile issues such as spectrum policy. Draws on notable firm-wide strength in areas such as antitrust and international trade to offer broad services to clients.
3 Cooley LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedCooley LLP has a formidable regulatory practice with noted experience handling proceedings before the FCC. Has continued to develop expertise in spectrum, drone technology and M&A regulatory compliance. Represents commercial broadcasters and cable television clients in matters related to wireless and satellite.
3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a wide-ranging telecom practice that works on behalf of cable operators, broadcasters and Fortune 500 companies. Notable for its advice on large-scale transactions, with significant experience representing hedge funds and private equity investors. Also offers expertise in satellite and wireless matters.
3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedNelson 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. Possesses a noteworthy ability to litigate matters before the FCC. Equally adept at assisting with data security and privacy issues, as well as the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
3 Steptoe LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedSteptoe LLP undertakes a wide range of work for household-name clients. Heavily involved with FCC matters such as spectrum applications and regulatory rulings. Practitioners field additional expertise in matters involving internet law and new technologies. Active in complex cross-border mandates, including those involving sports exclusivity.
3 TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLCTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedTLP is a dedicated telecom practice with a diverse client base that includes startups and publicly traded companies. Offers a variety of services such as regulatory counseling, policy advocacy and strategic planning. Fields additional expertise in FCC licensing and auction proceedings.
Band 4
4 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedCahill 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.
4 Lerman Senter PLLCTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedLerman Senter PLLC is a well-respected practice in the broadcasting sector. Advises clients on regulatory matters, spectrum auctions and relocations, as well as general corporate and transactional work. Represents many clients before the FCC.
4 Perkins Coie LLPTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPerkins 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. Attracts an impressive roster of clients across manufacturing, media and software, including market-leading corporations.
4 PillsburyTelecom, Broadcast & Satellite2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a multidisciplinary team that offers extensive strength across media, telecommunications and satellite communications. Particularly adept at handling M&A transactions as well as legislative and regulatory matters. Experience in representing wireline, VoIP service providers and investors into communications companies. Significant experience in handling issues before the FCC and other federal agencies.