Roger Sherman, former FCC Wireless Bureau Chief, Chief Democratic Counsel of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Deputy Chief Counsel of the House Oversight Committee, is considered a premier strategist on wireless regulatory and legislative issues.
Roger possesses a unique perspective and invaluable insights on regulatory and legislative matters drawing on his decades of experience on Capitol Hill, at the FCC, at a nationwide wireless company, and in law firms.
Roger collaborates with a range of clients—from Fortune 50 companies to startups and investors—preparing them to engage strategically with government entities and key policymakers at the FCC and in Congress. He has particular expertise with matters that involve both legislative and regulatory components and is adept at helping clients understand the connection between federal policy and business objectives.
I partner with communications and technology-sector clients to develop strategies that drive forward their business objectives.
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Roger Sherman, former FCC Wireless Bureau Chief, Chief Democratic Counsel of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Deputy Chief Counsel of the House Oversight Committee, is considered a premier strategist on wireless regulatory and legislative issues.
Roger possesses a unique perspective and invaluable insights on regulatory and legislative matters drawing on his decades of experience on Capitol Hill, at the FCC, at a nationwide wireless company, and in law firms.
Roger collaborates with a range of clients—from Fortune 50 companies to startups and investors—preparing them to engage strategically with government entities and key policymakers at the FCC and in Congress. He has particular expertise with matters that involve both legislative and regulatory components and is adept at helping clients understand the connection between federal policy and business objectives.
I partner with communications and technology-sector clients to develop strategies that drive forward their business objectives.
Credentials
Admissions
- District of Columbia, 1996
Education
- Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 1995
- Amherst College, BA, summa cum laude, 1988
Service / Recognition
Awards
- Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022, 2024-2025
- Legal 500, Media, Technology and Telecoms, Telecoms and Broadcast, Transactional, 2018, 2020; Media, Technology and Telecoms, Telecoms and Broadcast, Regulatory, 2020, 2021
Service to the Bar
- Federal Communications Bar Association, Member, 1995-present; Executive Committee, 2016-present