MONICA ECHEVARRIA GARCIA
New Port Richey
Summary
Consistent exercise of discretion and judgement.
Recognized as an expert within the company and provides an in- depth and breadth of expertise, discipline and broad knowledge of regulatory telecommunications and information technology matters.
Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.
Contributes to the development of organization and functional strategy.
Provides counsel to senior leadership.
Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents and company policy.
Represents the Company in business negotiations
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate General Counsel
Lumen Technologies
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with government agencies and regulators to maintain open lines of communication and facilitate smooth resolution of any regulatory inquiries or investigations.
- Achieved favorable dispute resolutions through skilled mediation and negotiation tactics before resorting to litigation when necessary.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges and protect company interests.
- Contributed to overall risk management efforts by identifying potential areas of vulnerability within the organization''s operations and recommending appropriate corrective action.
- Enhanced legal compliance by developing and implementing company policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of strong ethical behavior by serving as an accessible resource for employees seeking guidance on legal issues.
- Developed strategies for addressing emerging legal trends, positioning the organization to proactively adapt to changes in the regulatory environment.
- Streamlined contract negotiation processes for increased efficiency and reduced risks.
- Provided expert legal advice to executive leadership, supporting informed decisionmaking.
- Oversaw outside counsel relationships to ensure cost-effective representation while maintaining high-quality results.
Attorney Advisor
Federal Communications Commission
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Communications Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Truth in Caller ID Act, the STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID Authentication Network and/or Commission rules
- Investigates and takes or recommends enforcement actions for violations of the Communications Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Truth in Caller ID Act, the STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID Authentication Network and/or Commission rules
- Oversees implementation and compliance with robocall mitigation practices and takes or recommends enforcement actions against voice service providers for failing to take specific reasonable steps to avoid originating or transmitting illegal robocall traffic
- Develops partnerships with the communications industry to combat illegal robocalls
- Oversees implementation and compliance with the process of registration of a single consortium to conduct private-led traceback efforts
- Oversees full implementation and compliance with the caller STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework and the criteria for an exemption under TRACED Act
- Investigates and takes or recommends enforcement actions to voice service provider that could not certify full STIR/SHAKEN implementation
In-House Counsel
Puerto Rico Telephone Company Inc., d/b/a Claro Puerto Rico
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Largest communications service provider in Latin America/Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC)
- Provided regulatory and legal advice to the largest communications service's provider in Latin America/Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier ("ILEC"), on matters such as traditional common carrier regulation, video regulation, VoIP, compliance with certain industry-specific and/or country-specific requirements and other IP-based services, interconnection, regulation of broadband internet services and universal service
- Identified legal risks and executed mitigation plans by understanding legal issues and translating them into easily understood and practical legal advice and counsel to internal client groups
- Managed, negotiated and drafted a variety of complex and cutting-edge commercial and technology matters and agreements
- Reviewed, drafted, negotiated and provided business-focused legal advice with respect to digital and technology transactions (SaaS, software license, and software/application development agreements)
- Researched and analyzed telecommunications and information technology rules and guidelines for federal and state regulatory compliance and provided advice regarding the implications of regulatory policy involving telecommunications and emerging technologies
- Developed and Supported the Legal Department with ongoing and special initiatives, including process improvement, template development, and training initiatives
- Leaded a team of analysts, identifies skill gaps and improves the group's performance every year
- Responsible for Regulatory licensing; ongoing regulatory compliance, including advising commercial attorneys and product managers on regulatory issues and providing input on regulatory sections of complex commercial agreements
- Participated in litigation-related activities including conducting internal investigations, litigation holds, reviewing pleadings and other litigation documents prepared by outside counsel, as well as other responsibilities
- Performed research and drafted memos, legal opinions, policy statements, agreements, and correspondence related to information technology, conflicts of interest, cyber security, privacy, broadband, municipal law, and other legal issues
- Largest communications service provider in Latin America/Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC)
Associate Counsel
Rodriguez Marxuach, P.S.C.
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Advised and represented telecommunications providers (landline and wireless), Internet, cable, satellite, and cable television providers on all legal matters pertaining to telecommunications and information technology
- Advised clients on interpretation of FCC and state public utility commission rules and policies affecting their operations and counseled them on regulatory compliance
- Worked closely with in-house counsel of large telecommunication carriers and act as outside general counsel to private companies that service the telecommunications and information industry
- Independently handled all aspects of litigation from inception through completion regarding cutting-edge issues involving inter-carrier rate disputes, matters involving interconnection agreements (ICAs), tariff interpretation, access service charges and primary jurisdiction issues
- Provided representation and legal advice to developers of transmission towers from the acquisition of the desired sites, to obtaining zoning and land use approvals, to the construction and leasing of space on the transmission towers to cellular carriers
- Ample experience in several practice areas, ranging from general litigation and contracts, to specialized fields such as telecommunications
- Participated in negotiations and contracting with key customers, vendors, and partners
- Experienced in drafting contracts, including confidentiality agreements and non-compete, and managed every aspect regarding compliance of same
- Ample litigation experience before government agencies such as, but not limited to, the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board, the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Puerto Rico Treasury Department
- Ample litigation experience before the state courts, including the subsequent appearance in all kinds of hearings
- Litigation experience before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico
- Consistently achieved favorable results for clients in a variety of high-profile cases
- Provided advice regarding the most effective use of legal strategy to support and protect clients, governance and compliance matters, revenue recognition matters and other internal processes, policies and procedures
- Conducted legal reviews and analysis of contracts, financial documents, and legislation for governmental agencies
- Drafted legal opinions and briefs, bench memoranda, briefs on appeal, writs of certiorari, confidential memorandums and complex motions and oppositions
Education
Juris Doctor -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
San Juan01.2008
B.A. - Pre-Law
University of Puerto Rico
Río Piedras01.2000
Skills
- Telecommunications policy
- Legal expertise
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Commercial law
- Litigation
- Breach of contracts
- Telecommunications
- Information technology
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- West Law
- WestLawNext
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate General Counsel
Lumen Technologies
06.2024 - Current
Attorney Advisor
Federal Communications Commission
09.2020 - 06.2023
In-House Counsel
Puerto Rico Telephone Company Inc., d/b/a Claro Puerto Rico
03.2017 - 09.2020
Associate Counsel
Rodriguez Marxuach, P.S.C.
04.2013 - 03.2017
Juris Doctor -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
B.A. - Pre-Law
University of Puerto Rico
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