Womble Grows Telecom Team With Addition of Richard Cameron

WASHINGTON (August 14, 2023) – Womble Bond Dickinson announced today that Richard R. Cameron has joined the firm’s Communications, Technology and Media team as a partner in Washington. A trusted advisor in the broadband, communications, and technology sectors, Cameron brings extensive experience in regulation, competition, universal service, regulatory compliance, satellite market access, and spectrum licensing matters, as well as in the rules governing federal grant awards and other financial assistance programs.

“Rich’s expansive knowledge of the complex business and legal issues affecting the telecommunications sector will be hugely beneficial to clients and play a significant role in furthering our strategic growth,” said Marty Stern, who leads the firm’s multidisciplinary Communications, Technology and Media team. “He is highly respected in the industry for his professionalism and depth of capabilities, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm.”

Elizabeth Lee, managing partner of the Washington office, added: “We have an exceptional group of lawyers in D.C. and throughout the firm, and Rich’s insight and sophisticated skill set make him an ideal fit for our platform.”

Cameron began his career at the Federal Communications Commission, gaining experience in telecommunications and media regulation as legal counsel to two bureau chiefs and as federal staff chair of the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service. He later served as a compliance officer at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and as in-house counsel at a domestic telecommunications carrier. Immediately prior to joining Womble, he was the principal of an independent legal practice for over a decade. 

“I’m delighted to join Womble’s talented, vibrant, and growing team in D.C.,” said Cameron. “Great things are happening at Womble, and I’m excited to join my efforts with those of my new colleagues.”

Cameron graduated with honors from George Washington University Law School and received his A.B. from Cornell University. He also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from the Centre of European Law at King’s College London.