E-Space

General Counsel

• Lead preparation and filing of applications, petitions, comments, reply comments, waivers, requests for special temporary authority (STA), experimental licenses, earth station authorizations, and related pleadings before the FCC.
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory issues such as: satellite licensing, earth station licensing, spectrum access/allocations, spectrum sharing, interference analysis, equipment authorization, and market access.
• Monitor FCC proceedings affecting satellite services, spectrum policy, Direct-to-Device (D2D), Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), non-geostationary satellite systems (NGSO), mobile satellite service (MSS), fixed satellite service (FSS), and emerging commercial space regulations.
• Analyze FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Orders, Public Notices, and enforcement actions.
• Develop legal and policy strategies to secure favorable regulatory outcomes.
• Draft ex parte presentations and represent the company during FCC meetings.
• Support international market access for satellite services.
• Assist in coordination with foreign telecommunications regulators regarding licensing and landing rights.
• Work with foreign counsel, consultants, etc. regarding licensing and spectrum authorizations.
• Advise on ITU Radio Regulations and related international requirements.
• Support submissions to ITU and other international authorities.
• Support domestic and international spectrum coordination activities.
• Work closely with company engineers to develop technical demonstrations and evidence supporting FCC and international filings.
• Provide practical legal advice to engineering, operations, product, regulatory, and business development teams.

Regulatory Counsel