The law firm Jenner & Block has been announced as the newest member of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA). Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a global law firm, headquartered in Chicago, with more than 500 lawyers across the United States and United Kingdom.
“Their satellite industry experience dealing with a wide range of communications and space policy matters, including spectrum and orbital resource acquisition, make them an ideal and welcome addition to SIA.”
Tom Stroup, SIA
For more than four decades, the Jenner & Block’s Communications, Internet, and Technology practice has achieved major successes for clients on significant communications matters before the FCC, DOJ, and other agencies. The firm has experience representing satellite and technology companies with spectrum assignments, interference resolution, orbital resource management, and space safety as well as licensing and relocation.
“We are pleased to announce Jenner & Block as the newest member of SIA,” said Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association. “Their satellite industry experience dealing with a wide range of communications and space policy matters, including spectrum and orbital resource acquisition, make them an ideal and welcome addition to SIA.”
“Jenner & Block is not just observing the growth of the satellite industry—we’re actively helping our clients shape its trajectory,” said Trey Hanbury, partner and co-chair, Communications, Internet, and Technology, Jenner & Block. “Our membership in SIA underscores our dedication to the technologies, companies, and forward-looking ideas that will define the future of space communications.”
Affiliate membership in SIA is open to satellite companies as well as supporting entities that advocate for and promote the domestic commercial satellite industry. SIA affiliate members receive several benefits, including attendance at SIA’s Annual Association Meeting, participation in all open SIA meetings and most events (excluding the SIA Leadership Dinner), and SIA member discounts to industry events.