Ryan M. Appel

Associate

I use my business acumen and command of communications law to provide effective and creative advice to clients.

Ryan Appel helps communications clients navigate the complexities of broadband deployment. He couples his legal skill set with his business background to ensure that his clients build out their networks on favorable and cost-effective terms while maintaining compliance in a nuanced and challenging regulatory landscape.

Practice Highlights

Infrastructure deployment

Negotiating infrastructure agreements on behalf of cable and telecommunications providers, and helping these clients build out their networks by ensuring they comply with federal and state laws.

International regulatory clients

Performing risk assessments for technology companies prior to launch of new products and services in foreign countries.

Cable franchise compliance

Counseling cable companies regarding compliance issues raised by franchise authorities.

Pole Attachments and Infrastructure Deployment

Cable

International Regulatory Compliance

Accessibility

Admitted to Practice

District of Columbia, 2017
Maryland, 2015

Education

J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2014, magna cum laude
- University of Miami Business Law Review
- Dean’s Certificates of Achievement
- CALI Awards
- Writing Dean’s Fellow
B.S., Business Administration, University of Southern California, 2007
- Dean's List

Memberships & Affiliations

- Washington, D.C. Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- American Bar Association

Professional Recognition

- Selected to "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court, 2016

Background

- Legal Intern, Octagon, Inc., McLean, Va., 2013
- Legal Intern, Miami Dolphins Ltd., Miami Gardens, Fla., 2012

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