
Profil
Kathryne (Kate) C. Dickerson is a dynamic and results-focused advocate with over 15 years of experience representing clients in the communications, space, technology, and broadcast media sectors. She works at the intersection of law, innovation, and policy to provide counsel in regulatory and rulemaking proceedings, enforcement and compliance matters, and transactional issues.
Kate’s experience spans advocacy before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA), and other federal agencies, as well as international regulators such as the UK’s Ofcom. She focuses on matters related to non-geostationary (NGSO) and geostationary (GSO) satellite operators, spectrum allocation, licensing, and compliance, with the ability to advise established companies as well as new entrants. Kate is skilled at developing creative and effective advocacy strategies for clients navigating the federal notice-and-comment rulemaking process or seeking regulatory approvals in emerging sectors, including the new space economy. Her broad experience also extends to advising commercial and noncommercial broadcasters on a wide range of regulatory issues, including assignments, transfers of control, content and technical rules, and transactional and contracts matters.
From well-established broadcasters to cutting edge space entrepreneurs, Kate’s deep understanding of the regulatory landscape enables her to deliver practical and effective strategies for her clients, advancing the goals of her clients while seeking to ensure compliance with existing and emerging regulatory frameworks.
Kompetencje
Doświadczenie
- Represented Nexstar Media Group in obtaining FCC approval for its $7.2 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Company, creating the country’s largest local television broadcaster and media company.°
- Developed regulatory and advocacy strategies for satellite operators in the FCC’s multiyear proceeding to reallocate C-band spectrum for 5G use.°
°The above representations were handled by Ms. Dickerson prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Paralegal Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Domestic Security Section, 2003-2005
- Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Office of International Affairs, 2002
Sukcesy i wyróżnienia
- Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Telecom and Broadcast: Regulatory, 2024
- Member, Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)
- Co-Chair, Mass Media Committee, 2017-Present
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Women’s Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Communications Law Forum
Kwalifikacje
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J.D., cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center
- Senior Articles Editor, Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
- B.S.F.S., summa cum laude, Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
- District of Columbia
- Maryland