THE SCOOP
In 2013, Wiley Rein celebrated its 30th anniversary. The
firm has remained loyal to its capital roots and boasts more than
275 attorneys. Originally known for its experience and connections
in communications law, Wiley Rein is now also home to a number of
well-respected practices. Its major practices include
insurance, government contracts, international trade, and
intellectual property.
Growing Up on K Street
Wiley Rein was founded in Washington, D.C., by two attorneys
with deep roots in the nation's capital: Bert Rein--a former U.S.
deputy assistant secretary of state for economic and business
affairs--and Richard Wiley--former chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission. Noted for its expertise in
communications, media, government affairs, and political law, Wiley
Rein counts among its ranks many prominent D.C. attorneys. The firm
also has an impressive roster of communications clients, including
such titans as CBS, AT&T, Verizon, and Sirius/XM as well as a
variety of telephone companies and newspapers.
Communications Capital
Consistently ranked by Chambers USA in its top tier,
the telecommunications group is recognized as a "market leader"
that "fields a deep bench of experts" with "excellent substantive
knowledge" and as "one of the best practices in the USA" for
providing "top-notch advice" in telecom, broadcast, and satellite
law. The firm's telecommunications and media practice assists a
broad range of clients in understanding FCC, state, and
international regulatory requirements, developing business plans,
and advocating particular regulatory and legislative results.
Campaign Finance Gurus
Wiley Rein has gained recognition for guiding clients through
election and campaign finance issues, advising groups trying to
form Political Action Committees, and counseling political
campaigns on funding a run for office. The department is led by
Michael Toner, former chairman of the Federal Election Commission,
and Jan Baran, former general counsel of the Republican National
Committee. Baran has lent his expertise to such notable cases as
Citizens United v. FEC for which he filed an amicus
briefon behalf ofthe U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Intellectual Property Whizzes
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as being among
the best in the nation, Wiley Rein's intellectual property group
offers client services for owners and users of patents, copyrights,
trademarks, and trade secrets, with a strategic focus on new
technologies and dedicated specialists in each of these
areas. With almost 40 lawyers, this already comprehensive
group recently bolstered the practice with the addition of three
biotech patent partners.
Government Contracts Experts
Wiley Rein's government contracts practice is comprised of
nearly 40 experienced attorneys and consultants who provide the
full range of government contracts, legal counseling, and
litigation services to clients of all sizes. The firm has one of
the most active bid protest practices in the nation and has been
responsible for numerous prominent victories for clients before
theU.S. Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of
Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit.
In 2013, Chambers USA recognized Wiley's group as being
in the top tier of the nation's government contracts
practices. The practice is headed by Rand Allen and William
Roberts, both of whom were recently recognized by Super
Lawyers as "Super Lawyers" in the D.C. area for government
contracts.
International Trade
Wiley Rein's International Trade group focuses on everything
from unfair trade litigation and trade policy to export controls
and economic sanctions. Alan Price leads Wiley Rein's elite
international trade practice, which was recently named as
"International Trade Group of the Year" by Law360 for the
fourth consecutive year. The group of nearly 30 lawyers applies
legal expertise, government relations experience, and public
relations insight both domestically and abroad.
Insurance Insiders
Wiley Rein's Insurance group represents numerous insurers on a
wide variety of matters throughout the country, including claims,
underwriting, regulatory matters, and complex settlements and
transactions. The group of over 50 lawyers has been
recognized by Legal 500 US for demonstrating a "high level
of industry knowledge" and "unparalleled depth of knowledge
regarding D&O coverage issues." Led by Dan Standish, the
group specializes in general liability, professional liability,
property coverage, federal and state regulation, health care,
reinsurance, transactions, and insurance fraud.