Representative Experience
Represents major cable companies, as well as small independent cable companies, operating under the Communications Act, as amended by the 1984 and 1992 Cable Acts, and the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Representation spans a wide variety of cable industry matters before the FCC and other regulatory bodies, including local franchising authorities.
Counsels cable clients on general regulatory compliance and evolving business operations. Particular focus on rates, consumer relations, and competition. Has adjudicated dozens of rate-related cases at the FCC.
Counsels clients on programming issues, including commercial negotiations and regulatory issues. Particular focus on cable carriage of analog and digital broadcast signals. Has adjudicated dozens of signal carriage cases at the FCC.
Counsels cable clients on copyright matters, particularly under Section 111 of the Copyright Act. Litigation experience includes several key cases involving application of Section 111.
Prior Experience
Partner, Cole, Raywid & Braverman LLP,
1991-2006
Associate, Hogan & Hartson, Washington, D.C., 1984-1991
Publications and Presentations
Co-author and faculty presenter, “Rate Regulation,” PLI Cable Television Law Update, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000
Co-author, “FCC Regulation of Cable Programming Networks,” PLI Cable Television Law, 2005
Memberships and Activities
District of Columbia Bar
Federal Communications Bar Association
Education
J.D., Stanford University, 1984
- Associate Editor, Stanford Law Review
B.A. in American Civilization, cum laude, Brown University, 1981
