WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP is pleased to announce that Luisa L. Lancetti has returned to the firm as Of Counsel.
Ms. Lancetti, who has received Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible peer rating, AV(r), previously served as an associate and partner with the firm from 1982-2001.
For the past six years, Ms. Lancetti has held the position of Vice President - Wireless with Sprint Nextel Corporation and Sprint Corporation. During her tenure, she was responsible for wireless regulatory affairs and successfully developed policy and represented the companies on a wide range of substantive issues and compliance matters, including spectrum matters, new technologies (3G, 4G, VoIP), E911, universal service, numbering, homeland security, disabilities access and consumer protection, among others.
Ms. Lancetti graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a B.A. in Political Science. She earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
In welcoming Ms. Lancetti back to Wilkinson Barker Knauer, L. Andrew Tollin, Managing Partner, said, "Luisa has been a colleague and partner dating back to the early days of the firm. Her work on behalf of one of the nation's major communications carriers has only served to broaden her understanding of the industry and related business issues. Luisa's expertise strengthens and adds an important dimension to our already deep telecommunications team."
Ms. Lancetti commented, "I am very pleased to be rejoining the Wilkinson Barker Knauer team and am looking forward to advising clients regarding legal and regulatory matters impacting their business."
Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP is one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated to the practice of communications and technology law. The firm's distinguished client roster ranges from global Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups in regulatory, transactional and litigation matters involving all aspects of telecommunications and mass media. More information about the firm can be found at http://www.wbklaw.com.