Maria T. Browne
Partner
Maria Browne represents cable operators, telecom companies, and ISPs in transactions, regulatory proceedings, legislative efforts and disputes related to broadband network deployment. She also advises companies on compliance with laws and regulations governing information, communications and technology, including those requiring ICT services and equipment to be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Maria has appeared before the FCC and state regulatory bodies in numerous states including California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Washington, D.C., Vermont, and Virginia. She also routinely works with local counsel to help secure favorable outcomes on behalf of her clients before state and federal courts.
Practice Highlights
Infrastructure deployment
Accessibility
Maria assists clients in ensuring compliance with laws and rules requiring information, communications, technology, video programming and web content, to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Laws and regulations include the 21st Century Communications Video and Accessibility Act and implementing FCC regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Accessibility Act, and numerous state laws as well as those of other nations, including Canada.
Cable and telecommunications
Federal Communications Commission
State Public Service Commission
Commercial Litigation
Additional Representative Matters
Admitted to Practice
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District of Columbia, 1993
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Virginia, 1992
Education
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J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 1992
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B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Federal Communications Bar Association
- Volunteer and Board Member, KEEN of Greater D.C.
- Volunteer, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
- Volunteer, Tahirih Justice Center
- Aquatics Committee Member, Army Navy Country Club
- Usher, Historic Christ Church, Alexandria, Va.
Professional Recognition
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- "John M. Davis Award," Davis Wright Tremaine, 2021
- Named to "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court, 2012-2013, 2016 (High Honors), 2018-2019, 2022-2023