FEB. 12, 2026 – Paul Powell, former Associate Division Chief in the Mobility Division of the Federal Communications Commission, has joined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Technology, Communications and Privacy & Security Practice in Portland, Ore., and Washington, D.C.
Powell brings to the firm more than 20 years of experience advising government and private sector clients on complex communications and technology matters. He will draw on this experience to help Davis Wright Tremaine's technology and communications clients address complex regulatory challenges, secure access to critical spectrum resources, and navigate high-stakes legal and regulatory proceedings.
At the FCC, Powell led multidisciplinary teams that developed and implemented novel regulatory frameworks, expanding commercial access to critical mid-band spectrum. He also regularly coordinated with federal agencies and industry stakeholders on innovative solutions to spectrum management and coexistence issues. He received the Chairman's Award from the OnGo Alliance for exceptional service and commitment to the success of the FCC's Citizens Broadband Radio Service.
Powell received his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his J.D. from Columbia University Law School. He is currently admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., and California.
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