In an article published in the Washington Examiner following the Federal Communications Commission’s enduring 2-2 Democratic / Republican split absent of a new commissioner, Washington, D.C.-based partner Steven Augustino told the publication he gives FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel a lot of credit for what she has been able to achieve with such power dynamics.

“I give a lot of praise to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. I think she’s done a remarkable job in managing the relationship at the commission and in finding common ground,” he said.

The agency has passed many policies in the last year with unanimous consensus, from updating rural broadband maps to the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helped expand internet access across the U.S. The agency has implemented additional restrictions on Chinese-controlled tech companies such as ZTE and Huawei, limiting their ability to surveil U.S. operations.

Augustino’s practice ranges from regulatory, legislative, and administrative law counsel to transactional advice, advocacy, and litigation. His practice focuses on USF contributions, E-rate and Universal Service audits and investigations. He also is a leading practitioner in anti-robocall technologies and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) matters. For over 25 years, he has guided clients through the shifting policies, exponential growth, and extraordinary innovation in the telecommunications industry. His clients include companies and organizations from around the world, including major wireless service providers, manufacturers, trade associations, and emerging telecom businesses.