The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) has selected Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP to receive its 2018 Impact Award for Outstanding Advocates. The award “recognize[s] policymakers that are working to bridge the digital divide and enact policies that protect the interests of Latinos and other people of color.” According to NHMC, Spiegel’s “pro bono representation in the Net Neutrality litigation has allowed NHMC to elevate the voices of Latinos and other people of color who struggle with affordable internet access which has far-reaching consequences on education, civic participation, economic, and healthcare outcomes in marginalized communities.” The honor was bestowed at NHMC’s 9th annual Impact Awards Reception held November 28, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
Spiegel attorneys Jim Horwood, Tim Lay, Jeff Bayne and Kat O’Konski represented NHMC in the Net Neutrality litigation.
Jeff Bayne, Kat O’Konski, Jim Horwood and Tim Lay with Alex Nogales, President & CEO of the The National Hispanic Media Coalition.