Representative Experience
Representation of cable franchisees in suits brought by local franchise authorities

Representation of cable operators in pole attachment rate disputes brought by utilities

Representation of cable company in suit alleging unlawful interception and performance of pay-per-view programming

Representation of cable operators before the FCC on EEO compliance matters

Representation of cable operators in the negotiation and litigation of retransmission consent agreements

Representation of liquidating trustee in contract dispute under bankruptcy jurisdiction

General transactional, corporate and regulatory counseling

Prior Experience
Associate, Cole, Raywid & Braverman LLP,
2005-2006

Law clerk, U.S. Department of Justice, 2004

Law clerk, Federal Communications Commission, 2003

Marketing Director/Promoter, 9:30 Club and I.M.P. (one of the largest independent producers of concerts in the United States), 1996-2002

• Negotiated performance and corporate sponsorship agreements, developed and implemented marketing campaigns with broadcast, cable and Internet companies, and coordinated event production and operations in venues ranging from small clubs to large arenas and stadiums; worked with artist management and record companies on performance rights issues relating to the webcast and broadcast of live entertainment events.

Memberships and Activities
District of Columbia Bar

Maryland State Bar Association

Board member, Mary Catherine Kilday and George W. Malzone Foundation

Education
J.D., Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law, 2005

• Article Editor, CommLaw Conspectus: Journal of Communications Law & Policy