Carolyn Mahoney advises clients on a wide range of regulatory, transactional, operational, and policy issues in the communications, internet, and technology sectors. Carolyn also counsels on matters related to spectrum management and data services and is well versed in the FCC's licensing systems and other FCC databases.
Her experience includes assisting and advising clients on multibillion-dollar acquisitions of domestic and international telecommunications, wireline, cable, and submarine cable networks. Carolyn is further experienced with FCC enforcement proceedings; preparing responses to Team Telecom and CFIUS transfer of control proceedings; advising on the Universal Service Fund and related USAC inquiries; and representing telecom companies before state public utility commissions.
Carolyn is also familiar with helping satellite clients navigate satellite-related licensing, compliance, and transactional matters, including those related to satellite constellation procurement, launch, and operations.
Admitted to Practice
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District of Columbia, 2018
Education
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J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2017
- Executive Communications and Developments Editor, Administrative Law Review
- President, Communication and Media Law Society
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B.A., Communications and Political Science, College of Charleston, 2012, summa cum laude
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Federal Communications Bar Association, 2015-present
Professional Recognition
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- Kelley Drye & Warren Annual Pro Bono Service Award, 2020
Background
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- Associate, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Washington, D.C., 2020-2021
- Associate, 2017-2020; Law Clerk, 2016-2017; Summer Associate, 2016 – Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC, Washington, D.C.
- Law Clerk, Competitive Carriers Association, Washington, D.C., 2016
- Legal Intern, Office of General Counsel, Broadcasting Board of Governors, Washington, D.C., 2015
- Legal Intern, Counsel to Department of Government Affairs, FirstNet, Washington, D.C., 2015