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Paul J Sinderbrand
About Paul
Biography
I have been practicing communications law since 1978, specializing in issues involving emerging spectrum-based technologies and FCC equipment authorization. I have represented wireless broadband system operators, FCC licensees, cable systems, telecommunications equipment manufacturers, financing sources, and domestic and foreign investors in American communications companies. I crafted the industry coalition proposal for restructuring the US 2.5 GHz regulatory regime that was largely adopted by the FCC in 2004, and has played an active role in the development of the 2.3 GHz, 3.65 GHz, 5 GHz and LMDS bands.
I appear before the FCC, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Rural Utilities Service, the Department of Justice, the Department of State, and federal and state courts. I regularly assist clients in connection with the FCC's rules governing equipment authorization and the allocation, licensing and regulation of spectrum. I frequently provide transaction support for clients implementing spectrum leases, asset and stock acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and financings. I also represent emerging wireless service providers in access, franchising and zoning disputes with local governments.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Telecommunications
70%
48 years
Communications and Media
20%
48 years
Administrative Law
10%
48 years
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 44 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
2300 N Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20037
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best Lawyer, Communications, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2016
Best Lawyer, Communication, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Communications, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2014
Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2014
Best Lawyer, Communications, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyer, Communications, US News/Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2012
Best Lawyer, Communications, US News/Best Lawyers
2011
Outstanding Member Award, National EBS Association
2011
Best Lawyer, Communications, US News/Best Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Communications, US News/Best Lawyers
2009
Special Achievement Award, Changing the World Technology Advancement Awards Dinner
2004
Golden Eagle, Wireless Communications Association International
N/A
Editor, Law & Policy in International Business
N/A
President's Award, Wireless Cable Association
N/A
Lawyer of the Year, Private and Wireless Cable Magazine
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
1993 - 1996
Partner, Sinderbrand & Alexander
1993 - 1999
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, National Wireless Holdings, Inc.
Associations
1986 - Present
Wireless Communications Association InternationalOutside Counsel
Federal Communications Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
2.3 GHz Band Mobile Broadband Enhancements
FCC largely adopting proposed rules
2.5 GHz Band Restructuring
FCC largely adopting proposed rules
Time Warner Entertainment v. FCC
DC Circuit upheld constitutionality of key provisions (93 F.3d 957)
Satellite Broadcasting Co. v. FCC
DC Circuit reversed and remanded (824 F.2d 1)
Education
1978
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
WiMAX Forum Operators Summit
US Government Support For Extending The Reach of Wireless Broadband
2012
NEBSA 2012
Recent FCC Developments
2012
2011
WiMAX Forum Rural Operators Summit
Leveraging Public Funds to Build a Rural Broadband Network
2011
WiMAX Forum Rural Operators Summit
Government Perspectives on the Need for Rural Broadband Networks
2011
WCAI Webinar Series
Understanding The FCC's New Open Internet Rules
2011
WCAI 4G Caucus
Adapting Regulations to the New Realities of 4G Technologies
2011
National EBS Association Annual Conference
FCC Update
2011
4G World
Rebanding 2 GHz for Mobile Broadband
2010
WCAI Webinar
The BIP/BTOP Second NoFAs
2010
NSMA 2010
Wireless Regulatory Developments
2010
NEBSA 2010
A Regulatory Update
2010
A Review Of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Broadband Economic Stimulus
2009
Wireless Policy Summit
Broadband Economic Stimulus
2009
WiMAX Forum Webinar
Rural Broadband And The ARRA
2009
WiMAX Forum Congress Americas
Broadband Funding Under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
2009
WCAI Webinar
The Future of the 3.65 GHz Band
2009
WCAI Webinar
Maximizing Success for Your Broadband Stimulus Application in Final Filing Round
2009
WCAI Webinar
The National Broadband Plan: What’s in It for You?”
2009
Redline Executive Series
The RUS and NTIA Stimulus Programs for Broadband
2009
Occam Networks Webinar
The BTOP and BIP Programs
2009
NSMA 2009
Wireless Regulatory Developments
2009
NEBSA/WCAI Webinar Series
A State Officials Guide To The ARRA
2009
NEBSA 2009
EBS and the FCC
2009
Internet Telephone Conference and Expo
BIP/BTOP -- ARRA Broadband Funding
2008
Wireless International Symposium and Business Expo
The FCC and Broadband Regulation
2008
WiMAX World
4G Spectrum Strategies
2008
Space and Telecommunications Law Summit
“Space & Telecommunications Law & Policy: Looking Back at the Past Eight Years, Looking Toward the Next Four.
2008
NSMA 2008
Wireless Regulatory Developments
2008
NEBSA 2008
What Can EBS Expect From The FCC?
2008
Broadband Wireless World
The Impact of the 700 MHz Auction
N/A
WCAI Webinar Series
Understanding The FCC's New Open Internet Rules
Publications
2001
Broadband Properties Magazine
FCC to Consider Eliminating Key Provisions of Program Access Law
1977
Law and Policy in International Business
1976-1977 Administration Survey: Civil Aeronautics Board
Languages
English