Features Telecommunications

When Sabrina Ferrari began her legal career, she never imagined she’d one day help connect millions of Brazilians to the digital world. Today, as vice president of legal and regulatory affairs for Hughes do Brasil, she leads a department at the intersection of law, technology, and social impact—where every contract and regulatory dialogue contributes to […]

Ray Gabriel approaches his role at Ciena with the precision of an engineer and the strategic discipline of a litigator. As assistant general counsel for IP and litigation, he sits at the intersection of innovation, risk management, and long-term business protection. In a company defined by technological advancement and rapid growth, Gabriel’s work ensures that […]

After more than two decades with Verizon, David Hubbard still wakes up each day feeling challenged, fulfilled, and, most importantly, like he’s exactly where he’s meant to be. Now serving as vice president and deputy general counsel for the telecommunications giant, Hubbard oversees the operations legal team for Verizon’s Consumer Group. This multifaceted and high-impact […]

As general counsel for C3NTRO Telecom, Alejandro Herrera occupies a critical seat at the intersection of law, infrastructure, innovation, and corporate governance. In a fast-moving industry fueled by connectivity and digital transformation, Herrera brings more than three decades of legal experience—and a deeply personal commitment to ethics, balance, and forward-thinking leadership. C3NTRO Telecom, based in […]

His employer growing rapidly through acquisitions, Anthony Rallo’s been smoothing what’s been a wild ride at Coherent Corp. General counsel of the North American lasers segment since early this year, and he’s stepping outside the traditional legal role in being a full partner to the business side. Upgraded contract lifecycle management essential to the cause, […]

Christian A. Hudtwalcker has a passion for motorcycles that has imbued his legal work as general counsel and vice president of legal, regulatory and public affairs for Telefónica del Perú. Although he began riding his BMW 800 motorcycle some years after he joined the Peruvian telecom, he has logged more than 50,000 kilometers, or 31,000 […]

George Moreira straddles many worlds and cultures as AT&T’s chief counsel for Caribbean and Latin America region. While working from his native Connecticut, he provides the legal counsel, guidance and compliance for the telecom’s operations in 14 countries—several of which have recently enacted legal reforms affecting outsourced labor, anti-corruption efforts and the protection of personal […]

When Miguel Angel Morales worked for a major auto manufacturer, it was a challenging time for the industry. Toward the end of Morales’ tenure there, auto sales decreased across the sector for the first time since the financial crisis of 2008. As if that weren’t enough, his company’s sales had dropped the year before. Having […]

In business, the difference between right and wrong is usually clear. For example, most people know not to steal from their employer. However, there are many gray areas. If someone takes an Uber to a concert after work and then logs the ride as a business expense, is it really a big deal? At Segra, […]

Communication towers can be anywhere from a diminutive six feet to a sky piercing 200. While their antennas and other digital equipment allow cell phones, telephones and radios to function, legal management allows them to remain compliant with all local regulations. That’s where Sheila Marcella Romero Rodriguez comes in, managing all Phoenix Tower International legal […]