Our Team

Donald L. Herman, Jr. (“Dee”)

Principal

Throughout his career, Dee has counseled clients on wireless regulatory, contractual and transactional issues, as well as issues involving emerging technologies. Dee works on complex wireless matters spanning all licensed and unlicensed bands…

Gregory W. Whiteaker

Principal

Greg primarily focuses on regulatory, policy and transactional issues relating to the wireless and wireline industry. He is passionate about skiing (he’s a member of the professional Ski Instructors of America), trout streams and casting lines…

Clare Liedquist Andonov

Principal

Clare assists clients with federal subsidies, regulatory, spectrum and transactional matters. She specializes in advocating before the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, and other federal agencies. Clare currently serves…

Robin E. Tuttle

Senior Counsel

Robin is a seasoned federal communications counsel, with experience representing providers of voice and data communications services over landline, wireless, and cable facilities. Her representation has included advocacy on policy-making, guidance on regulatory compliance, compliance training, business strategy and transactions…

Carrie L. DeVier

Associate

For more than 10 years, Carrie has represented communications-based business and corporate clients in a broad range of complex transactional matters, including mergers, sales, acquisitions, financing arrangements, and real estate transactions. Carrie is well-versed in organizational matters related to corporate clients…

Shannon Forchheimer

Of Counsel

Throughout her career, Shannon has represented clients in complex commercial and government contracts litigation, as well as regulatory matters, including drafting and implementing compliance programs for entities doing business with the federal government…

Hilary Hoyle

Paralegal

Hilary graduated from West Virginia University with a BA in Political Science and then went on to receive a Paralegal Certificate from Frederick Community College’s nationally recognized program by the AAfPE. She has been working as a paralegal for Herman & Whiteaker, LLC for the last 7 years…

Colleen von Hollen

Paralegal

With more than two decades of experience as a Paralegal, Colleen has worked closely within the rural telecommunications industry at firms specializing in telecommunications law. In prior paralegal positions and for more than a decade, she previously assisted the current partners of Herman & Whiteaker…

Tasha Mabin

Executive Assistant

A master of all trades, Tasha wears (and owns) many different hats with experience in sales, managing client relations, leading teams, and mentoring…