Kathleen A. Kirby

Co-Chair of Telecom, Media & Technology Practice at Wiley Rein LLP

Kathleen A. Kirby

Kathleen A. Kirby

Co-Chair of Telecom, Media & Technology Practice at Wiley Rein LLP

Biography

Kathy represents media clients, including major radio and television group owners and programming networks, on a host of business and transactional issues as well as regulatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She has additional expertise in newsgathering, content regulation, and First Amendment issues. Regularly rated by Chambers USA as one of Washington, DC’s “Leading Lawyers” in her field, Kathy is commended for “her work on First Amendment and FCC matters” and her “responsiveness and proactive approach” (2013). She is praised for being “highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and articulate,” (2014) and is acknowledged for her “superior subject expertise, commitment to her clients, and great connections within the industry” (2010). Kathy co-chairs the Telecom, Media & Technology Practice, and serves on the firm’s two governance committees, the Executive Committee and the Management Committee.

Overview

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321

Number of Boards

3

Number of Awards

1

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Dorthula H. Powell-Woodson

Co-Chair, Health Care Practice at Wiley Rein LLP

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Michael E. Toner

Co-Chair, Election Law & Government Ethics at Wiley Rein LLP

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Kathryn Bucher

Co-Chair, Health Care Practice at Wiley Rein LLP

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Paul F. Khoury

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

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Mary Borja

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

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Anna M. Gomez

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

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Daniel J. Standish

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

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Eric H. Weisblatt

Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Theodore A. Howard

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

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Alan H. Price

Partner at Wiley Rein LLP

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December 15, 2020

Kathleen A. Kirby donated $500 to Mitch McConnell on October 14, 2020 according to recent disclosures

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August 23, 2020

Kathleen A. Kirby donated $500 to Elise Stefanik on June 18, 2020 according to recent disclosures

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March 27, 2020

Wiley Launches Coronavirus Task Force to Help Clients With Emerging Issues

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January 30, 2020

FCC Enforcement Bureau Issues Order on Salem Media Group

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October 16, 2019

Wiley Rein Assists LBI Media in Completing Successful Reorganization Plan

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Kathleen A. Kirby

Co-Chair of Telecom, Media & Technology Practice at Wiley Rein LLP

Education

J.D.

Catholic University of America - Columbus School of Law

The Columbus School of Law, also known as CUA Law, is the law school of The Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C. The law school was established in 1897. Its name comes from ties to The Knights of Columbus.

B.S.

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia (often abbreviated as UVA, UVa, or Virginia) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It was conceived and designed by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, and established in 1819. UVA's initial Board of Visitors included former Presidents of the United States Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Monroe owned the initial site of the University, which was mostly farmland. His law office and farmhouse are now the site of Brown College at Monroe Hill, a residential college at UVA. UVA is one of the eight original Public Ivy universities, and it is the only university campus in the United States that is designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the 2013 edition of U.S. News and World Report's National University Rankings, the school was listed as America's 2nd best public university; tied with UCLA and surpassed only by UC Berkeley.

Memberships

Member, Communications Law Forum

Current

American Bar Association

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Executive Editor

Prior

The Catholic University Law Review

Career History

Co-Chair of Telecom, Media & Technology Practice

Current

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Rein LLP provides legal services. It specializes in more than 20 practice areas such as advertising, anti-trust, copyright, insurance, white collar defense, franchise and government contracts. The firm serves domestic and international clients. The company was founded by Richard E. Wiley in 1983 and is located in McLean, VA.

First Amendment Counsel

1994 - Current

RTDNA

Radio Television Digital News Association is a non-profit organization for broadcast and digital journalism. It works to protect the rights of broadcast and digital journalists in the courts and legislatures. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Boards & Committees

Member, Executive Committee

Current

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Rein LLP provides legal services. It specializes in more than 20 practice areas such as advertising, anti-trust, copyright, insurance, white collar defense, franchise and government contracts. The firm serves domestic and international clients. The company was founded by Richard E. Wiley in 1983 and is located in McLean, VA.

Co-Chair, Legislative Affairs Committee

2007 - 2011

Media Law Resource Center

The Media Law Resource Center is a non-profit membership association for content providers in all media, and for their defense lawyers, providing a wide range of resources on media and content law and policy issues. These include news and analysis of legal, legislative and regulatory developments; litigation resources and practice guides; and national and international media law conferences and meetings. MLRC also works with its membership to respond to legislative and policy proposals, and speaks to the press and public on media law and First Amendment issues.

Vice Chair, Board of Directors

2001 - 2007

Student Press Law Center

SUPPORTS AND DEFENDS STUDENT FREE PRESS RIGHTS AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING.

Political Donations

$200

2019

Reclaim America PAC

$500

2019

Heartland Values PAC

$250

2018

McHenry Leadership Fund

Awards & Honors

National Freedom of Information Act Hall of Fame

Other Affiliations

Kathleen A. Kirby is affiliated with Wiley Rein LLP, RTDNA, Wiley Rein LLP, Media Law Resource Center, Student Press Law Center

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