Brett Heather Freedson

Counsel

Brett Heather Freedson counsels school districts nationwide on the regulations and policies of the federal E-Rate Program, facilitates federal government funding of communications technologies, and represents public entities in internal and governmental investigative proceedings.  Ms. Freedson also represents public utilities in contract negotiations with cable and telecommunications providers for lease of infrastructure and services, and advises domestic and international telecommunications and technology companies.

Prior to joining Bracewell, Ms. Freedson practiced in the Washington DC office of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, where she provided legal and strategic advice to various regulated entities, including interexchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, wireless carriers, and Internet service providers on litigation, corporate and transactional matters.  In addition, Ms. Freedson advocated the policy interests of various carrier coalitions before the Federal Communications Commission and state utility commissions.

Education

J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2000
B.A., The University of Chicago, 1997

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Virginia

Affiliations

Federal Communications Bar Association
Women's Bar Association of D.C.

Noteworthy

The Environmental Lawyer, George Washington University