As WBK’s Legislative Counsel, Slate advises clients on a range of telecommunications, technology, and public policy matters. He assists clients with legislative drafting, preparation for congressional hearings, and responses to congressional inquiries, while drawing on his experience at the intersection of Congress, federal agencies, and the communications industry.

Prior to joining WBK, Slate served as Counsel for the House Energy and Commerce Committee under the leadership of Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers on the Communications and Technology Subcommittee. During his tenure on the Committee, he had primary responsibility for wireline and satellite communications policy and matters involving the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). He played a role in drafting and revising legislation addressing a broad range of communications issues, including NTIA reauthorization, permitting reform, social media and national security, cybersecurity, and satellite licensing. He also managed hearings discussing rural broadband deployment; oversight of NTIA and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program; and assisted in bipartisan, bicameral efforts to reform the FCC’s Universal Service Fund.

Before joining the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Slate served as an Attorney Advisor in NTIA’s Office of the Chief Counsel. In that role, he provided legal guidance on NTIA’s broadband grant programs, including the BEAD Program, the Connecting Minority Communities Program, Broadband Infrastructure Program, Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, and the Digital Equity Programs. He also assisted with grant-related guidance concerning the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Build America, Buy America requirements.