Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) proudly announces that for the 11th consecutive year it is ranked a First Tier firm by Legal 500 in its 2020 USA rankings for Telecoms and Broadcast: Regulatory. According to Legal 500’s summary, WBK has “‘a fantastic bench of lawyers that know virtually every issue in the telecom and media regulatory space’ [which] assists its ever-expanding client roster on a variety of matters, especially on FFC [sic] issues.”

This year, WBK had two attorneys named Legal 500 Leading Lawyers: Managing Partner Bryan Tramont (Hall of Fame — 11th consecutive year) and Partner Ken Satten. The Legal 500 summary of the firm also individually recognized: Christine Crowe, Craig Gilmore, Russell Hanser, Jennifer Kostyu, Adam Krinsky, Brian Murray, David O’Connor, Ken Satten, David Solomon and Jennifer Tatel.

“In these challenging times, it is particularly heartening to once again be recognized by our peers and clients as a Tier 1 firm,” said WBK Managing Partner Bryan Tramont. “Our team has never been more on the cutting edge as the pandemic, economic strains and social justice issues place increased pressure on the role of media and technology in American society. We look forward to our next chapter and congratulate our fellow honorees in the Bar.”

For 33 years, the Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research program revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. The rankings are based on a series of criteria which highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. Research is based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers, and a team of researchers who have unrivalled experience in the legal market.