Paul Sinderbrand

Paul Sinderbrand

Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

Paul Sinderbrand is a partner in the Washington, DC-based law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, which was recently ranked by US News as one of just ten First Tier communications practices in the US.  Paul has over thirty years of experience in the practice of communications law, specializing in issues involving emerging spectrum-based technologies.  He has represented a variety of communications interests, including wireless broadband system operators; communications equipment manufacturers; and domestic and foreign debt and equity investors in communications companies. 

Paul has been at the center of the effort to secure spectrum allocations and service rules in the US capable of supporting 4G wireless broadband services.  Among other major recent achievements, he authored the industry coalition proposal that led the FCC to modify the 2.5 GHz regulatory structure to promote broadband usage, lead the effort by US 2.3 GHz licensees to secure the regulatory changes necessary to deploy WiMAX 802.16e-2005 technologies, and has been active in efforts to maximize the utility of the 3.65 GHz band for WiMAX deployments.

Paul was been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2010 and 2011 listings of Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in communications law.  He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University.  Mr. Sinderbrand is an active member of the Federal Communications Bar Association and a frequent author of articles on current communications issues.  He has also been a regular speaker at legal and industry conventions, and has lectured on communications law at George Mason University.

Session:  Rebanding 2 GHz for Mobile Broadband
Date:  Monday, Oct. 24
Time:  1:50 PM