Keefe Clemons

About Keefe Clemons

I am a seasoned regulatory attorney with years of legal experience in the technology and communications sector. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), I have substantive knowledge and experience with data privacy and network security matters, as well as extensive experience with regulatory advocacy, compliance, and litigation.I\'m currently a Partner at Verrill Dana, LLP in the Energy, Telecommunications and Natural Resources Group, where I provide regulatory legal counsel, regulatory advocacy, and compliance counseling to telecommunications, broadband, cable, and other technologies operating in complex legal and regulatory environments. Prior to that, I served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Verizon, one of the world\'s largest providers of technology and communications services. In that role, I led a team of legal and regulatory professionals that represented the company before state regulatory commissions, state attorneys general, and state and federal courts. I also supported regional State Public Policy teams on legislative advocacy and lobbying compliance matters and engaged with experts and outside counsel to achieve cost-effective strategic and defensive litigation outcomes. I also served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for several Verizon-owned entities.My mission is to leverage my expertise and skills to help clients navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, protect their interests, and achieve their business goals. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice and representation, managing and developing teams, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and managing complex and high stakes matters with professionalism and integrity.

Experience

1. Partner

   Verrill

   Dec 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Provides legal services to clients and as part of the Environmental, Telecommunications, and Natural Resources Group.

Education

• Harvard Law School

  JD

• University of Oxford

  MA, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

• Princeton University

  BA, Urban Studies/Affairs

Skills

• Legal Writing
• Telecommunications
• Program Management
• Commercial Litigation
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Strategy
• Corporate Law
• Strategic Negotiations
• Leadership
• Legal Research
• Corporate Governance
• Regulatory Affairs