Laura F.H. McDonald

	Levine, Henry D.
	Blaszak, James
	Block, Ellen G.
	Brown, Andrew M.
	Boothby, Colleen
	Boehling, D.E.
	Castillo, Justin G.
	Dilallo, Kevin S.
	Gamboa, Joaquin
	Goodman, Janine F.
	Johnston, Mark G.
	Lindsey, Marc A.
	McDonald, Laura F.H.
	Rosen, Stephen J.
	Shish, Imix L.

lmcdonald@lb3law.com
2001 L Street NW - Suite 900
Washington D.C. 20036
Phone 202.857.2545

Laura F.H. McDonald is a partner in the firm of Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby, LLP. Ms. McDonald represents large enterprise users in a variety of telecom matters focusing on the negotiation of custom and complicated network service agreements and helping customers transition to new services, data center environments, and/or providers.

Ms. McDonald works closely with all members of the enterprise client team -- legal, procurement, engineering, and operations -- to enable clients to create comprehensive solutions and contracts, assess their needs and risks, and help streamline the procurement of telecom and data services. On an ongoing basis, she works with clients to strengthen their procurement processes, maximize their contract leverage, and identify risks that can reduce savings. She helps enterprises navigate the complex regulatory structure surrounding their transactions, and frequently speaks on demystifying the myths customers encounter in negotiations. She also assists users in resolving disputes with carriers and, when necessary, arbitrating and mediating disputes before the FCC and other forums. And she has been involved in a number of regulatory proceedings representing large users.

In addition, Ms. McDonald organizes and runs intra-corporate training sessions on telecommunications, has represented entities interested in investing in telecommunications firms and advised them on the regulatory proceedings that affect entry into the field and the changing regulatory environment. She also has worked with newer entrants into the market in negotiating their deals with carriers.

From 1990 through 1994, Ms. McDonald was an associate in the Washington D.C. office of Morrison & Foerster where she represented clients in litigation concerning telecommunications equipment leasing, computer, trade secret and copyright issues, and advised major financial companies on regulatory compliance issues.

Ms. McDonald received her B.A. (1985) and J.D. (1988) from the University of Virginia and clerked for Judge Stanley S. Harris of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia before entering private practice. She has published articles concerning telecommunications and intellectual property matters and is a frequent speaker on telecommunications issues.

Ms. McDonald is admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia.