Arnold & Porter
Client SatisfactionAt Arnold & Porter, public broadcast stations make up a significant part of the telecoms, internet and media team’s clientele. The practice represents its clients before the FCC and offers advice on federal regulations and policies. Recent areas of focus for the group include wireless-related mandates and broadband deployment matters. The team is active in mergers within the telecoms and media sector and is experienced in regulatory approval processes at local, state, federal and even international levels. Maureen Jeffreys leads the team from Washington DC, an expert in state and federal regulations within the telecoms and broadcast sector, regularly advising on transactions and M&A, and recently leading the team in its advice to AT&T on WarnerMedia’s merger with Discovery. Darrel Pae, also based in DC, specializes in privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Key clients
- AT&T
- Digital Promise Global
- Public Media Group of Southern California
- KQED Inc.
- North Texas Broadcasting Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented AT&T before the CPUC to obtain tailored relief from outdated COLR obligations to facilitate an orderly transition away from outdated, copper-based services and networks and advance investments in modern, IP-based services and networks.
- Advised AT&T on the Discovery/WarnerMedia merger as U.S. and international regulatory and antitrust counsel and continuing to provide post-merger counsel related to the deal.
- Advised North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. on its agreement to have KERA, an NPR station owned by North Texas Public Broadcasting, manage WRR, a station run by the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture, and post-agreement regulatory compliance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maureen Jeffreys