Washington, DC — Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) is pleased to announce that Steve Rowings is joining the firm as a Partner in the Washington, DC office. Steve brings extensive experience advising public and private companies and investors across the telecommunications, satellite, media, and technology (TMT) sector on regulatory, compliance, transactional, and strategic matters.

Steve has spent his entire professional career in the TMT industry, working as a television broadcaster before law school and beginning his legal career as an Honors Attorney at the FCC. He represents companies and investors in structuring, negotiating, and obtaining regulatory approvals for a broad array of corporate and commercial transactions. He also has deep experience in the space and satellite sector, representing clients in spectrum and licensing policy proceedings, operating authorization matters, compliance issues, and commercial negotiations. In addition, he advises wireless, media, emerging technology, and device manufacturer clients before the FCC on policy, licensing, supply chain security, and enforcement matters.

WBK is excited to welcome Steve to the firm and further strengthen its deep bench of regulatory and transactional attorneys serving clients across the communications and technology sectors.

“Steve’s broad experience across transactional, regulatory, and policy matters makes him an exceptional addition to Team WBK,” said managing partner Bryan Tramont. “We have long admired his ability to guide clients through complex transactions and evolving regulatory challenges and look forward to the tremendous value he will provide to our clients across the telecommunications, media, technology, and satellite industries. We are enthusiastic about Steve building the next chapter of his career with our team.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining WBK’s market-leading team and supporting the firm’s outstanding clients,” said Steve. “This is an especially exciting time to join the firm given the significant transactional activity, continued growth in the space sector, and rapid developments across the communications industry. WBK is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate this dynamic environment, and I’m excited to be part of the firm’s collaborative and client-focused culture.”

Steve received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and a B.A. from Loyola University Maryland.