Profile
Stephanie advises telecommunications, media, and technology clients on a variety of regulatory and compliance matters. Her areas of focus include both litigation and transactions involving media and emerging technologies. Before joining Wiley, Stephanie worked in broadcast journalism and public affairs consulting.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Counsels clients on full range of telecom, media, and technology compliance and regulatory issues.
- Represents clients before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in enforcement actions and investigations.
- Researches and prepares FCC comments on issues impacting telecommunications clients, including net neutrality.
- Assists clients with obtaining regulatory approvals for transactions involving FCC regulated entities.
Professional Experience
- Legal Intern, FCC, Media Bureau, Policy Division (2021)
- News Producer, NBC News and MSNBC (2017-2020)
- Associate, Public Affairs Consulting (2015-2016)
Affiliations
- Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)
- Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia
- Women’s Bar Association (WBA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
J.D., cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center
B.A., Princeton University
Law Journals
Community Service Editor, Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics
Bar and Court Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar
Related News & Insights
- AlertFCC Grants Rare Waiver of Its Prohibition on Ownership of Top-Four TV StationsKathleen A. Kirby, Ari Meltzer, Joan Stewart, Stephanie RigizadehJune 21, 2024
- AlertFCC Reinstates Radio Duplication Rule for Commercial FM StationsAri Meltzer, Stephanie RigizadehJune 17, 2024
- ArticleU.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Opens Door to Future ISP Defenses in Vacating $1 Billion Copyright Judgment Against Cox CommunicationsThe Computer & Internet LawyerAri Meltzer, David E. Weslow, Stephanie RigizadehJune 2024
- AlertFCC to Accept Applications for Low Power TV Channel ChangesAri Meltzer, Stephanie RigizadehMay 29, 2024