North America - United States • Media, technology and telecoms
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP fields extensive expertise in communications technology and has been actively involved in the implementation of NextGen TV. The Washington DC-based team advises a diverse client base, which includes NASBA, the umbrella organization of all 50 state broadcasters’ associations. IP expert Glenn Richards heads the firm’s telecoms practice and is actively involved in VoIP and IP communications services proceedings. Head of the media team, Scott Flick‘s diverse clientele includes investors in the communications industry, networks, media groups and telecoms providers, in addition to clients beyond the sector affected by FCC regulations. Offering both regulatory and transactional advice, Lee Petro counts broadcasters, telephone companies, and wireless service providers, as well as consumer electronics companies and product manufacturers and distributors, among his clients. From Austin and DC, Jessica Nyman fields an established contentious practice and represents clients in regulatory litigation before state and federal courts, as well as the FCC and other agencies.
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Testimonials
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‘Pillsbury does a great job keeping our organization up to date on issues that affect us and helping us with what we need to do strategically.’
‘Scott Flick is a top-notch attorney but also excellent in advising our organization on the issues that affect us.’
‘The practice does well to hire experts in their respective fields and we feel that our legal counsel is highly respected by the FCC, which is our primary reason for using this practice.’
‘Great presence in DC.’
‘Very knowledgeable on communications laws and regulations. Exceptionally responsive and give excellent, practical and concise advice.’
‘Knowlege of the law by virtue of their experience. Very detailed oriented but also knowing how to focus on the big picture.’
Key clients
- Standard General L.P.
- Sinclair, Inc.
- Community News Media LLC
- Voice on the Net Coalition
- Grupo Televisa, S.A.B.
- Puloli, Inc.
- Live Sports Radio, Inc.
- NCIC Inmate Communications
- WFMJ Television, Inc.
- Bestel (USA), Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Standard General L.P. on its efforts to acquire TEGNA Inc. in a deal with an enterprise value of $8.6 billion.
- Representing NASBA in a variety of policy and rulemaking proceedings before Congress, the FCC, and other federal agencies.
- Advising Sinclair, Inc. and the FCC on the development of rules and regulations and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals related to the implementation and deployment of the ATSC 3.0 (NextGenTV) television standard nationwide.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Glenn S. Richards, Scott R. Flick