Richard E. Wiley

Who is Richard E. Wiley?

Richard E. Wiley served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from March 8, 1970 -October 12, 1977; where he advocated increased competition and lessened regulation in the communications field. Wiley played a pivotal role in the development of HDTV in the United States, serving from 1987 to 1995 as Chairman of the FCC’s Advisory Committee on Advanced Television Service.

In 1983, Wiley founded the Washington, DC law firm Wiley Rein LLP, home to more than 275 lawyers practicing in almost two-dozen areas of law including communications, government contracts, insurance, international trade, public policy and litigation. Wiley, the firm's managing partner, leads its preeminent 80-attorney communications practice.

Wiley has often been profiled by the media and recognized for his expertise and contributions to the communications industry. He has been called the "Father of High-Definition television", the "most influential media and telecommunications lawyer in the United States" and one of the top "100 Men of the Century".