Clare assists clients with regulatory, spectrum and transactional matters as well as federal and state subsidies. She specializes in advocating before the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, and other federal agencies on matters impacting rural and independent telecommunications and broadband providers. Clare currently serves on the Associate Member Advisory Council of NTCA – the Rural Broadband Association, where she represents the diverse interests of NTCA’s associate members who assist in NTCA’s mission of extending broadband to rural portions of the United States. Prior to joining Herman & Whiteaker, Clare represented a large nationwide carrier in negotiating real estate and telecom leases, served as General Counsel for a highly regulated start-up and worked for a wireless company where she focused on spectrum acquisition and compliance. In her free time, Clare enjoys boating, biking and watching the Caps and Formula One.

Admissions:

Maryland Bar 2007

Education

JD, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2007

Institute for Communications Law Studies, Special Certificate

BA, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 2003

 Associations:

Federal Communications Bar Association