Michael Wilhelm

Michael Wilhelm is an experienced attorney with a substantial background in telecommunications and public safety law. Currently serving at the Federal Communications Commission since January 2006, Wilhelm has held various key positions including Deputy Chief of the Policy Division and Chief of the Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, overseeing significant initiatives like the 800 Megahertz rebanding program and managing a large team of professionals. Prior to this, Wilhelm was a partner at Verner Liipfert Bernhard McPherson & Hand, specializing in cellular and broadcast litigation, and served as counsel for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Wilhelm holds a J.D. from the University of Florida, an M.A. in Communications from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.B. in Communications from the University of Detroit Mercy.