Acquisition by 11:11 Systems, Inc.
Represented 11:11 Systems, Inc. in the acquisition of Green Cloud Technologies, LLC, an independent channel-only cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider including advice relating to fiber lease agreements.
Android RCS Messaging Agreement With Leading Wireless Carriers
Negotiated agreement to provide Android-based rich communications services (RCS) messaging interoperability with a limited liability company composed of the leading U.S. wireless carriers.
Wireless Carrier Negotiations to Provide Voice and Data Functionality for Smart Watch
On behalf of leading technology platform company, provide regulatory and transactional advice relating to negotiations with leading domestic and foreign wireless carriers for deals by which they will distribute new smart watch device.
5G Cloud Hardware as a Service Joint Distribution Agreement Between Tech Platform and Wireless Carrier
On behalf of the tech platform cloud provider, structured and negotiated unique joint distribution arrangement with leading wireless carrier.
Advise Leading Video Streaming OTT in Litigation with City Seeking Franchise Fees
Represent a leading video streaming over-the-top (OTT) provider in a litigation where a city is improperly seeking payment for cable system franchise fees.
Represent Tech Platform Launching Nationwide Roaming WiFi Network
Represent a leading technology platform’s startup venture to establish a nationwide interoperable Wi-Fi network with simplified roaming functionality.
Represent Cloud Provider in Interoperability Deals With Carriers Worldwide
Represent a cloud provider in its effort to add communications features in its video and cloud services by striking deals with telecom and broadband carriers domestically and abroad.
Advise Energy Utility on Dark Fiber Matters
Advise a leading energy utility on methods and risks related to monetizing available dark fiber to broadband and telecom providers. Drafted template dark fiber indefeasible rights of use (IRU) agreement.
Advise Device Manufacturer on Service Contract and Device Insurance Regulatory Compliance Issues
Represent a leading enterprise and consumer device manufacturer on regulatory and legal issues relating to the sale of service contracts and device insurance domestically and abroad.
Sprint Multibillion-Dollar Spectrum Rebanding Project
Created purchase and related agreements by which broadcast television industry purchased and had installed new digital broadcast auxiliary service equipment at Sprint’s expense and negotiated related agreements and issues with individual broadcasters and the National Association of Broadcasters.
Negotiation of Sprint’s 2.5 GHz Spectrum Leases
Represented Sprint in structuring and negotiating spectrum license and lease transactions.
Technology Supplier Agreements
Represent a leading aerospace manufacturer in revising and updating its software-as-a-service (SaaS), enterprise telecom, and other technology supplier agreements.
RFP and Master Services Agreements
Counsel a leading wireless carrier in the negotiation of vendor procurement requests for proposals (RFPs), master services agreements. and compliance counseling relating to wireless devices.
Resale (MVNO) Agreement
Negotiate wireless resale, or mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), agreements on behalf of multiple clients.
Transition Services Agreement
Represent a leading telecommunications network support vendor in the negotiation of its transition service agreements and amendments of its core contract with its customer.
Mergers and Acquisitions FCC Consents
Represented numerous clients in connection with obtaining U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) consent for proposed mergers and acquisitions involving parties holding FCC authorizations and licenses, including Sprint, Clearwire, Pandora, Nextel, and others.
Novel Internet Access Partnership Agreement
Drafted model agreement for novel partnership between a leading technology company and foreign telco partners to expand internet access in remote areas of developing countries by an innovative distribution technology.
Software License Transactions
Negotiated a core software technology license as part of an acquisition of an internet domain registrar on behalf of a leading social media company.
Primary Outside Counsel to Wireless Company on FCC and Tech Transactions*
Served as primary outside counsel to wireless reseller, or MVNO, Helio from its founding until its sale in transactional matters, FCC and state regulatory compliance matters, content licensing and development, and procurement matters, among other things.
Primary Outside General Counsel to Software Developer*
After serving as its in-house general counsel, served as Convera Corporation's primary outside counsel for approximately a decade until its sale, including in license transactions, software-related technology acquisitions and sales, value-added reseller (VAR) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) negotiations.
Technology M&A Counsel*
Represented BET.com in its acquisition of RS1W.com, an acquisition of a hip hop music and lifestyle website owned by Russell Simmons.
Distribution Agreements*
Counsel a leading professional mixed martial arts sports league in structuring and negotiating global content distribution agreements.
Content Distribution Transactions Counsel*
Advised the leading professional wrestling entertainment company for over a decade in numerous content distribution transactions via cable and broadcast TV, and online.
*Prior Experience
