Bradley K. Gillen has joined Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.  For the past two years, Mr. Gillen held senior positions at the Federal Communications Commission.  He most recently served as Special Counsel to the Wireline Competition Bureau Chief, working on the recently-adopted reforms to the FCC’s Universal Service Fund, and before that was a Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker on wireline, broadband, and media issues.

Before his FCC service, Mr. Gillen was Director of Federal Regulatory & Senior Counsel for DISH Network, helping the satellite television provider navigate the full range of media, technology, and satellite regulatory issues, primarily before the FCC and Congress. Mr. Gillen graduated summa cum laude from Hampden-Sydney College, and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Mr. Gillen began his legal career as an associate in the communications group with the law firm Wiley Rein.

Bryan Tramont, Managing Partner of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, said, “Brad’s in-house, government and law firm career has been marked by strong intellectual leadership, a remarkable breadth of subject matter expertise, and a collegial and positive work style. Brad’s addition to our team will further strengthen our communications practice and provide another leader for the firm’s continued growth.” Mr. Gillen commented, “I am excited to have the opportunity to join the top-tier telecom practice at Wilkinson Barker. I look forward to helping the firm serve its existing client base, continue its growth, and bolster its already excellent reputation.”