Bransford rounds out the team with his practice that spans regulatory compliance and authorization needs for space and satellite companies. This includes guiding clients through every aspect required for obtaining launch authority for satellites and other space equipment, including obtaining Special Temporary Authority from the FCC and coordinating the process across all interested federal agencies as well as international bodies such as the International Telecommunication Union and regulatory agencies in the UK, Australia, Japan, and elsewhere. Bransford’s practice also includes advocacy and compliance guidance on terrestrial wireless matters and securing equipment authorization for wireless devices requiring FCC approval. Before his law firm career, Bransford served as a law clerk in the FCC’s Satellite Division and held management positions at several prominent satellite network operators based in the Greater Washington, D.C., region.
