DLA Piper has announced the addition of John Frantz as a partner in its telecommunications practice based in New York. Previously serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Verizon Business Group, Frantz brings a wealth of experience in telecommunications regulatory compliance and complex commercial agreements.
Frantz’s expertise at Verizon included leading regulatory compliance initiatives, navigating regulatory disputes, and managing content licensing negotiations. His move to DLA Piper is indicative of the firm’s strategy to bolster its legal capabilities in the telecom sector, an area witnessing continuous regulatory evolution.
The appointment underscores DLA Piper’s commitment to strengthening its service offerings to clients in industries where regulatory compliance is both a critical and nuanced arena. Frantz’s role will likely involve guiding enterprises through the increasingly complex web of telecommunications regulations, as well as facilitating major commercial transactions.
For more details regarding Frantz’s transition and the implications for DLA Piper’s telecom practice, read the announcement on Bloomberg Law.