The Firm: This “exceptionally strong” communications boutique offers “a quality that you can normally only find in larger firms.”  What’s more, its size ensures clients benefit from “prolonged, personal attention from the key partners.”  These partners offer a mix of private and public practice experience, meaning they are ideally placed to navigate the framework of the FCC. Recently, they have been heavily involved in doing just this for trophy client Sprint Nextel concerning headline spectrum issues including its auction-free relocation to the 1.9 GHz band.

The Lawyers: Sources agree that Richard Metzger “is without doubt one of the best telecom lawyers in the world.”  To peers he is “a revered former FCC official,” and can therefore provide clients with “a key insider’s perspective.”  He has recently represented Microsoft, Skype and Yahoo! in the Customer Proprietary Network Information proceeding.  Gina Keeney is one of the telecom Bar’s most seasoned and best-regarded attorneys: “Having been chief of three different bureaus at the FCC she understands better than many others how policy is formed.”  Ruth Milkman brings a “thoughtful and straightforward” approach to complex strategic matters.  Her experience and understanding of the regulatory framework gives her a natural foresight in cases: “It’s as if she can see into the future.”  She has appeared before the FCC in various proceedings concerning Sorenson Communications'' Video Relay Service and IP Relay.