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Sheppard Mullin's Communications team provides experienced counsel in every sector of the communications industry, including wireline and wireless carriers, radio and television broadcasters, multichannel video programming distributors, equipment manufacturers and satellite companies. 

We represent clients before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state regulatory agencies, federal and state courts, Congress and governmental ministries.  We provide advice on regulatory issues ranging from broad policy questions, to applications for approvals, to compliance with detailed technical rules.  Our communications attorneys also represent clients in court and agency litigation over various local competition matters such as interconnection, unbundled network elements (UNEs), universal service, inter-carrier compensation, and pole attachment disputes.  We have counseled clients and have helped shape policy governing ownership of media outlets, the regulatory classification of broadband Internet access providers, and the digital television transition.  Lastly, we provide advice regarding communications business ventures, copyright laws, and the legal and business aspects of the production, licensing, and distribution of programs for television and related media. 

Recognition

• Fifty-seven Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Named 2011 "Best Lawyers in America"
• Forty-Seven Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Recognized as 'Southern California Super Lawyers 2009'
• Sheppard Mullin Partners Named "New York Super Lawyers 2008"
• Legal 500 US Names Sheppard Mullin Top Entertainment Firm, 2007

Press Releases

• D.C. Corporate Partner Brian Weimer Expands Sheppard Mullin's Communications Team

Articles

• Savvy Use of Social Networking Sites
  Understanding the potential uses of social networking sites should be considered when preparing for litigation
  September 8, 2009, New York Law Journal
• Guylyn Cummins Fights to Protect Journalists and the Public
  June 1, 2008, San Diego Metropolitan
• Top 75 Women Litigators
  May 14, 2008, Daily Journal
• Washington Communications and Media Update - October 31, 2006
  October 31, 2006
• Washington Communications & Media Policy Update - September 30, 2006
  September 30, 2006
• The FCC's Latest Indecency Rulings - Wardrobe Malfunctions and Beyond
  September 13, 2006
• Washington Communications and Media Update - August 31, 2006
  August 31, 2006
• Washington Communications Media Policy Update - July 31, 2006
  July 31, 2006
• Washington Communications Media Policy Update - June 30, 2006
  June 30, 2006
• Washington Communications and Media Update - May 31, 2006
  May 31, 2006
• Washington Communications and Media Update - April 28, 2006
  April 28, 2006
• Washington Communications Media Policy Update - March 28, 2006
  March 28, 2006
• Washington Communications Media Policy - February 28, 2006
  February 28, 2006
• Washington Communications Media Policy Update - January 31, 2006
  January 31, 2006