K. Dane Snowden Joins Wilkinson Barker Knauer as Senior Advisor

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K. Dane Snowden has joined the Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) law firm as a Senior Advisor in the Washington, D.C., office. Snowden’s recognition as a respected leader both at the FCC and among industry hail from more than two decades of experience across the communications and technology sector, according to WBK.

Prior to joining WBK, Snowden was President and CEO of the Internet Association and as Chief Operating Officer for NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. In these positions, he oversaw the associations’ day-to-day operations as well as their planning and strategic initiatives. Before his stints at IA and NCTA, Snowden was Vice President of External and State Affairs at CTIA, where he focused on promoting policies to grow the wireless ecosystem.  

Before his work in the private sector, Snowden was Chief of the FCC’s Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, where he was responsible for implementing the Commission’s consumer policies. He also served as the agency’s connection to the American consumer, including on disability rights, consumer education, and outreach to state, local, and Tribal governments. In these roles, he led major policy efforts at both state and federal levels at CTIA, NCTA, the FCC, and IA, notes WBK.

Snowden has also chaired and served on various nonprofit boards that focus on the needs of children and young people, LGBTQ+ youth, financial planning, and the cable industry.

“For over 20 years, Dane has been a senior leader in the communications and technology public policy arena at the FCC and three major industry trade associations. His experience and talents will greatly enhance the firm’s advocacy,” said WBK Managing Partner Bryan Tramont. “As a colleague at the FCC and long-time client, I have worked with Dane and know his experience along with our culture and values, will ideally position him to drive the firm’s growth strategy and commitment to our #notjustanotherlawfirm vision. He will be a great asset to our team.”

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