Jennifer Richter

Telecom, Media, & Technology Practice Chair, Akin | Wireless, Broadband, 5G | Satellite | UAS / Advanced Aviation | Fiber | Towers | Smart Cities | Private Equity | Regulatory, Policy, Transactions

Jennifer L. Richter is the Telecom, Media, and Technology Practice Chair at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she has built a distinguished career over more than three decades. Based in Washington, D.C., she specializes in regulatory matters, cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection, among other areas related to technology and communications.1 2

Professional Background

Experience: Richter has extensive experience representing technology and communications companies as well as investors. Notably, she served as vice president and general counsel for a wireless communications company that she helped build and later sell to Sprint Corporation.1
Expertise: Her practice covers a wide range of topics including:
- Spectrum transactions and wireless regulation
- Compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- Emerging technologies such as drones and IoT
- Telecommunications policy and infrastructure development.1 2 3

Education

J.D.: Drake University Law School, 1991
M.A.: Drake University, 1991.1

Contributions and Speaking Engagements

Richter is recognized as a thought leader in her field, frequently speaking at industry conferences on topics like drone communications and the implications of new technologies. She has moderated panels and participated in webinars addressing safety, security, and liability in automated mobility.1 3

Affiliations

In addition to her role at Akin Gump, Richter serves on various committees related to regulatory practices and partnership admissions within the firm.1

Her comprehensive expertise makes her a prominent figure in the Telecom, Media, and Technology sectors.