Soraya Mohamed

Associate

Soraya Mohamed is a senior associate committed to defending technology, broadband, and communications service providers in regulatory investigations, litigation, and technology-related disputes. With a focus on protecting her clients' interests, she tackles complex matters involving cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, telecommunications regulation, and contract disputes.

Soraya's practice includes responding to FCC Enforcement Bureau investigations and enforcement actions, advising on compliance with federal and state laws, and guiding companies through pre-suit dispute resolution and litigation. She is passionate about helping her clients navigate legal challenges, safeguard their operations, and achieve effective and lasting resolutions.

Practice Highlights

FCC enforcement bureau investigation defense

Represents communications service providers in Federal Communications Commission investigations and enforcement actions, including responding to Letters of Inquiry related to alleged violations of law. Experience with investigations involving cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, licensing requirements and compliance obligations. Conducts detailed regulatory analysis, drafts comprehensive submissions, and provides actionable advice to mitigate risks, resolve inquiries efficiently, and safeguard clients from penalties or legal exposure. Negotiates favorable settlement.

Technology dispute resolution and litigation

Represents technology and communications companies in disputes involving software deliverables, vendor compliance, and government contracting standards. Handles pre-suit negotiations, mediation, and federal litigation, on a range of issues from life sciences labeling software to FedRAMP compliance and everything in between. Achieves favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy in federal and state courts.

Small claims and consumer dispute defense

Defends major technology and communications providers in small claims litigation involving consumer service disputes across federal and state courts and arbitration forums. Effectively leverages legal protections like the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230), procedural defenses, and settlement strategies to protect client interests. Achieves efficient resolutions that minimize risk and maintain client reputation.

Admitted to Practice

District of Columbia, 2019
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, 2022
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 2025

Education

J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2017
- Constitutional Law Fellow, Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project
- Student Attorney, Criminal Justice Clinic
B.A., International Affairs, The George Washington University, 2014
- Minor, Statistics

Memberships & Affiliations

- DWT Technology, Communications, Privacy, and Security DEI Committee, 2021-present
- DWT Associates Committee
- Ambassador, Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council, DC Bar Foundation, 2024-2026
- Pathfinder, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2025
- Federal Communications Bar Association, 2021-present

Professional Recognition

- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Communications Law, 2024-2026; in Technology Law, 2026
- Named to "Young Lawyers of the Year" by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, 2025
- Named to "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court, 2023; High Honors, 2022, 2024

Background

- Associate, Business Litigation, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, Washington, D.C., 2019-2021
- Law Clerk, 2017-2019; Judicial Intern, 2016-2017 – Hon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Washington, D.C.
- Law Clerk, City of Alexandria, Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, Alexandria, Va., 2016-2017
- Judicial Intern, Hon. Robert R. Rigsby, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., 2015-2016

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