With over 35 years in the wireless telecommunications industry, Russell is among the most experienced wireless communications attorneys in the country. Unique among his peers, Russell assists clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. He analyzes legislation on behalf of clients, participates in proceedings before the FCC and other federal agencies, negotiates spectrum agreements, and represents wireless providers in spectrum auctions. He is also frequently consulted on matters involving US spectrum use and policy.
Whether they are in the middle of a transaction with difficult regulatory issues, working with Congress on legislative drafting, or securing critical operational authority, clients value Russell’s accessibility and ability to find creative solutions. He works with major telecommunications providers, trade associations, equipment manufacturers, public safety organizations, and entrepreneurs proposing new products or services.
Before joining the firm, Russell was a partner and head of the telecommunications department in the Washington office of a major Chicago-based law firm, where he represented users and providers of telecommunications services and equipment. Previously, he was the executive director and president of the American SMR Network Association, Inc., where he established offices of a national trade association representing a segment of the wireless telecommunications industry.
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- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Strengthens Robocall Enforcement Partnerships, Amends Telemarketing Sales Rule, Sets Compliance Dates for New Texting Rules - (Posted On Wednesday, March 27, 2024)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Confirms TCPA Bars AI-Generated Voices, Adopts New Consent Revocation Rights Rules for Texts, Cuts 13 Entities from Robocall Mitigation Database - (Posted On Friday, March 01, 2024)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Floats Proposals on Consumer Consent and AI-Generated Voices, Weighs Enforcement Action for Voice Service Provider; New Legislation on Robocalls - (Posted On Friday, February 02, 2024)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Commission Adopts Second Report and Order On Robotexting With Some Changes - (Posted On Wednesday, December 27, 2023)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Senate Holds Hearing on “Protecting Americans from Robocalls”; Senators Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Robocalling Penalties; FCC Approves Inquiry into Impact of AI on Robocalling - (Posted On Thursday, November 30, 2023)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — The FCC Contemplates Industry-Altering Changes to Securing Consent - (Posted On Thursday, November 30, 2023)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance: Commission Takes Steps to Remove Noncompliant Providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database While Reinstating Another - (Posted On Tuesday, October 31, 2023)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance: Commission to Consider Rules Limiting Access to Numbering Resources to Curb Spoofing - (Posted On Tuesday, October 31, 2023)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FTC Hikes Do-Not-Call Access Fees; FCC Re-Selects USTelecom-Led Industry Traceback Group as Registered Consortium, Sets New Record for Robocall and Spoofing Fine - (Posted On Thursday, August 31, 2023)
- Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Commission Seeks to Clarify and Codify Calling Consent Requirements - (Posted On Monday, July 03, 2023)