RTG Staff
Caressa D. Bennet, General Counsel
Caressa Bennet has practiced telecommunications law throughout the post-divestiture period. Since 1987, she has represented primarily rural wireless carriers, telephone companies, cellular carriers, PCS providers, and CLECs before the FCC, state regulatory agencies, the courts and Congress. She is a nationally recognized expert on rural wireless issues and has been a key proponent for easing regulatory burdens that hinder small wireless companies.
Ms. Bennet puts her entrepreneurial skills to work for her clients by creating strategic alliances and new business opportunities using cutting edge technology. Ms. Bennet is a regular speaker at industry trade shows and has published numerous articles on wireless and rural telecommunications issues. She is a member of the Federal Communications Bar Association and American Bar Association. Ms. Bennet is also an accomplished triathlete.
Education: North Carolina State University, B.A., cum laude, 1983; Columbus School of Law (Catholic University), J.D. 1987; Catholic University Law Review.
Admissions: District of Columbia Bar; Pennsylvania Bar; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Ken Johnson
Mr. Johnson is an expert in the numerous policy and regulatory issues that affect rural telecommunications companies, with a particular emphasis on emergency 911 issues and intercarrier compensation. He specializes in universal service and competitive issues for both wireless and wireline carriers. Mr. Johnson has written numerous articles and given many speeches regarding government policy and rural telecommunications. Mr. Johnson has also served as an expert witness regarding wireless issues, universal service matters, and Internet concerns at the state level. Previously, he served as the legislative and regulatory analyst for the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO). Mr. Johnson is a registered lobbyist.
Education: University of Virginia, B.A., 1987; George Mason University, M.A in Telecommunications, 1994; J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2004.
Admissions: Virginia Bar; District of Columbia Bar.