David R. Siddall
Of Counsel; Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
David Siddall is nationally recognized for his work on spectrum policy issues and new communications services, with many years of communications policy experience on Capitol Hill and at the FCC before joining Paul Hastings in 2002. He was at the heart of the policy debates when the FCC adopted regulations to govern a variety of new and existing services and to auction radio licenses.
In the early 1970's Mr. Siddall assisted the ranking minority Member on the House Communications and Power Subcommittee. Later as a legislative attorney at the Congressional Research Service he provided non-partisan counsel to Senators, Congressmen, and committee staff on the entire range of communications issues.
Beginning in 1985, Mr. Siddall served in a succession of high-level positions at the FCC. As legal advisor to FCC Commissioner Susan Ness he was deeply involved in regulatory policy issues ranging from wireless, broadcast, and satellite services to legal, spectrum, technology, and international requirements and proceedings. Earlier he was chief of the FCC's Spectrum Allocation Branch, participating directly in all international and domestic spectrum allocation matters - particularly those affecting the broadband and narrowband personal communications services ("PCS") and satellite services. Before that, Mr. Siddall was senior attorney and assistant chief of the Mass Media Bureau, where he lead the staff on advanced (digital) television policy; and he was senior attorney in the Common Carrier Bureau's Policy Division working on competition issues that arose after the breakup of AT&T.
Mr. Siddall is admitted to practice before the bars of the District of Columbia and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also is an active member of the Federal Communications Bar Association, for which he co-chairs the Engineering and Technical Practice Committee; and of the American Bar Association. Mr. Siddall is co-author of the book "FCC Lobbying - A Handbook of Insider Tips and Practical Advice".
Appearances
- Sell It, Lease It, or Give It Away -- How Can Spectrum Reform Best Promote Wireless Internet Deployment? May 1, 2003
Biography last updated May 27, 2003