Advising an extensive client base that spans the country, the technology, media and communications team at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. covers broadband, net neutrality and spectrum auctions. The practice encompasses communications-related litigation, at both a local and state level. The experienced Tara Corvo leads the Washington DC-based team, with a clientele of cable, broadband and content providers. Practice co-head Angela Y. Kung fields extensive FCC experience, advising clients on wireless regulations, services and auctions, as well as spectrum policies and auctions. T. Scott Thompson leads the communications infrastructure litigation practice, bringing over 20 years’ experience in wireless and wireline matters. Dan Reing is an experienced advisor to companies from the communications industry, including cable, broadband and wireless clients. Christen B’anca Glenn is an expert in emerging and transformative technologies.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The regulatory team at Mintz has been fantastic to work with. They provide practical legal/regulatory advice and understand our business and objectives. They have been a pleasure to work with in all respects.'
  • 'Russell Fox and Angela Kung have been terrific to work with over the past several years. They provide critical and timely legal support in all ways.'

Key clients

  • A&E Networks
  • Altice USA
  • AMC Networks Inc.
  • Andrena
  • AST&Science
  • Boeing
  • Boston College
  • Charter Communications, Inc.
  • Comcast
  • Cox Communications, Inc.
  • Crown Castle
  • CTIA – The Wireless Association
  • DIF Capital Partners
  • DRS Technical Services, Inc.
  • Entergy Services, Inc.
  • Everstream Solutions
  • ExteNet Systems, Inc.
  • Fidelity Investments
  • FIF AireBeam
  • First Light Power
  • Florida Internet & Television Association
  • GoDaddy
  • Holy Cross
  • H.I.G. Capital, LLC
  • iMedia Brands
  • Madison Square Garden
  • Mediacom Communications Corporation
  • MSG Networks
  • Music Choice
  • NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
  • NfinityLink Communications, Inc.
  • Satcom Direct Communications
  • SBA Communications
  • SES World Skies U.S. Government
  • SpinCar
  • T-Mobile
  • Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
  • TPG Capital, L.P.
  • Trimble Inc.
  • Tufts University
  • Uprise Fiber LLC
  • ViaSat, Inc.
  • ViVo
  • Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
  • Wi-Fi Alliance
  • Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)

Work highlights

  • Advising private equity firms on communications-related investments, including securing FCC, state and local approvals, without conditions, notably assisting DIF Capital Partners through an acquisition by CVC.
  • Advising wireless providers and infrastructure firms on deployment strategies and litigating to enforce wireless companies' rights, as well as representing the wireless infrastructure industry in U.S. Circuit Courts in support of FCC orders being challenged by local governments and handling federal and state trial-level actions for companies including T-Mobile, Charter, and Crown Castle.
  • Advising on global market access for international satellite projects, representing clients including Viasat, Boeing and AST & Science, and securing spectrum, orbital slots, and licenses, while obtaining Host Nation Authorizations for U.S. military and government satellite ground networks, VIP aircraft, and UAVs.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tara Corvo, Angela Y. Kung

Other key lawyers

T. Scott Thompson, Dan Reing, Christen B’anca Glenn