SharePrinter-friendly versionSend by emailA TitleA TitleA Title A A A Stephen D. Thompson TabsetOverviewBar & Court Admission Bar & Court Admissions Kentucky Bar District of Columbia Bar Education Georgetown University Law Center, JD, (Greenbaum Scholar Award), 2008 Emory University, (cum laude), 1998 Western Kentucky University, MA, (cum laude), 1996 Western Kentucky University, BA, 1994 Stephen D. ThompsonAssociateWashington, DC T 202.715.8596 E stephen.thompson@arentfox.com Download vCard ConnectLinkedInStephen Thompson is an attorney in the Communications, Moble, and Technology practice group. Stephen advises various types of technology-focused clients, including competitive wireline carriers, VoIP providers, wireless carriers, and data service provider companies on legal and regulatory compliance issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission, the Department of Energy, and the Federal Trade Commission. Stephen also provides litigation support to communications clients in commercial disputes before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. In addition to his telecommunications practice, Stephen counsels clients on energy-related regulatory matters, including competitive electric and gas supplier licenses in deregulated markets as well as generation facility site compliance issues. Stephen has a particular interest in data and privacy issues and smart grid communications, both of which span the communications and energy sectors. Previous Work Prior to joining Arent Fox, Stephen practiced in the regulatory and litigation departments at a large regional law firm, specializing in telecommunications, privacy, and energy-related matters. While there, he negotiated interconnection agreements, reviewed and drafted commercial contracts, performed regulatory due diligence in a multibillion dollar utility purchase offer, and provided litigation support in a number of communications-related disputes. Prior to his legal career, Stephen worked as a project manager and multimedia specialist in information technology, where he managed web-based software development projects, and earned a number of technical certifications. Professional Activities Stephen is a member of the American Bar Association (Section of Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law; Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources; the Federal Communications Bar Association; and the International Association of Privacy Professionals). He is also a member of the World Affairs Councils of America. Life Beyond the Law Stephen spends his free time with his wife, Tabatha, and their daughter, Zoë. He enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, and photography. Newsroom Date Type Title 1 / 14 / 2013 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - January 14, 2013 1 / 7 / 2013 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - January 7, 2013 1 / 2 / 2013 Alert Federal Communications Commission Modernizes Rural Healthcare Universal Service Fund 12 / 31 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - December 31, 2012 12 / 24 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - December 24, 2012 12 / 17 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - December 17, 2012 12 / 10 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - December 10, 2012 12 / 3 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - December 3, 2012 11 / 30 / 2012 Alert FCC Holds That Texts Confirming Opt-Outs Do Not Violate TCPA 11 / 26 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox’s This Week in Telecom - November 26, 2012 11 / 19 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - November 19, 2012 11 / 12 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - November 12, 2012 11 / 5 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - November 5, 2012 10 / 29 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - October 29, 2012 10 / 15 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - October 15, 2012 10 / 8 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - October 8, 2012 10 / 1 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - October 1, 2012 9 / 24 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - September 24, 2012 9 / 17 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - September 17, 2012 9 / 10 / 2012 Alert REMINDER: FCC Annual Regulatory Fees Are Due Thursday, September 13, 2012 9 / 10 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - September 10, 2012 9 / 4 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - September 4, 2012 8 / 27 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - August 27, 2012 8 / 20 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - August 20, 2012 8 / 13 / 2012 Alert Arent Fox's This Week in Telecom - August 13, 2012 Pages123next ›last »