Julian Shepard chairs the Communications practice group and is a partner in the Business section at Williams Mullen. He provides counsel on business transactions, especially the planning, negotiation and execution of business strategies involving communications assetsl; services; and federal, state and local governmental approvals. He is an advocate and lobbyist for leading companies and industries before Congress and various federal agencies.

In addition to his experience in private practice, Mr. Shepard has served as the vice president and general counsel of the Association for Maximum Service Television ("MSTV"), a senior policy advisor at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration ("NTIA"), and as assistant general counsel of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Education
Indiana University (Bloomington), J.D. - 1983
Indiana University (Bloomington), B.S., with honors and high distinction - 1980

Professional Affiliations
American Arbitration Association
American Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar
Federal Communications Bar Association
Federal Spectrum Policy and Planning Advisory Committee at the U.S. Department of Commerce
Minority Media and Telecommunications Council, Lifetime Member

Awards and Honors
Listed in Marquis' Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in America
Recognized as one of Washington's "Legal Elite" by Washington SmartCEO magazine
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International Foundation

Representations

Regulatory and adjudicatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission

Business transactions involving communications assets or services

Congressional lobbying and policy advocacy

Community Involvement
Capitol Hill Rotary Club, Charter Member
The Fund for American Studies, Board of Regents