David Goodfriend
David Goodfriend | |
|---|---|
| Education | Beloit College Georgetown University Law Center |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, executive |
David Goodfriend (born 1968) is an American attorney, political figure, and media commentator. He notably served as deputy White House staff secretary to President Bill Clinton and as a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advisor. A former telecommunications lawyer Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Goodfriend has remained active in the telecommunications field after leaving government, having joined satellite service company EchoStar in 2001.[1]
Early life and education
Goodfriend graduated summa cum laude from Beloit College in 1990.[2] He received his Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.[3] After law school, he became a telecoms lawyer at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.[1]
Career
Government career
Goodfriend served as a staffer to Democratic U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel and Senator Herb Kohl. He went on to serve as deputy White House staff secretary in the Clinton administration. Goodfriend was a legal advisor to Susan Ness, a member of the Federal Communications Commissioner (FCC).[1]
Post-government career
After leaving the FCC, he joined satellite service company EchoStar as the corporation's director of legal and business affairs. According to the The Washington Post, this position allowed him to push for FCC regulations backed by the company, though he was not required to formally register as a lobbyist.[1]
Goodfriend is co-host of "Left Jab" on Sirius-
In 2023, Goodfriend represented the
References
References
- ^ a b c d Sarasohn, Judy (2001-08-09). "Satellite With a Foot in the Door". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Profile David Goodfriend — Georgetown Law". www.law.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
- ^ "Goodfriend to Lobby Hill for EchoStar". Multichannel News. 2006-12-08. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ Fusfeld, Adam. "Sports Fan Advocacy Group Lobbying On Capitol Hill". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ Birnbaum, Emily (2023-01-13). "Union Lawyer's Fight Against Tegna Deal Helps Its Corporate Foes". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
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