CBA Legal LLC offers cross-sector legal and compliance expertise tailored to mission-driven organizations navigating growth, complexity, and regulatory change.

Areas of focus include:

Regulatory Strategy & Risk Management

  • Regulatory compliance framework

  • FCC and FTC strategy (proactive compliance/reactive support)

  • Enforcement response planning

  • Rulemaking comments and public policy advocacy

  • Corporate governance and regulatory filings

Privacy & Consumer Protection

  • Data privacy and cybersecurity compliance

  • AdTech regulation and consumer protection law

  • Privacy policies and terms of use

  • Risk mitigation for digital platforms

Telecom & Infrastructure Policy

  • Broadband and spectrum policy

  • Telecommunications licensing and compliance

  • Grant funding strategy and government program advising

Transactional & Advisory Services

  • Contract drafting and negotiation (Operating Agreements, Master Service Agreements, SOWs, Vender & Supplier, SaaS and Terms of Use Agreements, etc.)

  • Legal research and writing

  • Cross-functional advising for startups, law firms, and nonprofits

Representative Projects

Includes work performed independently and while employed by law firms:

Developed comprehensive state-by-state legislative guides tracking regulatory developments across cannabis, sweepstakes, NIL, online and casino gambling, sports betting, and political advertising. Synthesized statutory trends, compliance risks, and jurisdictional nuances for legal and policy teams.

Federal Grant & Broadband Strategy Advised internet service providers on federal and state broadband grant programs, including NTIA and USDA initiatives. Supported successful funding applications to expand access in unserved and underserved communities. Provided guidance on eligibility, compliance, and long-term deployment strategy.

Compliance Strategy, Regulatory Advocacy & Client Education Designed and implemented comprehensive compliance programs for telecom and tech-sector clients, including Privacy Policies, Terms of Use, Acceptable Use Policies, Open Internet Policies, Robocall Mitigation Plans, and CALEA/SSI protocols.

  • Authored and submitted formal comments in FCC and FTC rulemakings to influence national policy on broadband deployment, spectrum allocation, TCPA compliance, and advertising regulation.

  • Developed and distributed strategic Client Alerts to analyze regulatory developments, highlight key deadlines, and support proactive, risk-aware decision-making.

Spectrum Migration Oversight – FCC C-Band Repack Collaborated with firm leadership to coordinate the FCC C-Band repack for ~85 earth station licensees during the FCC C-Band repack. Partnered with firm leadership and the Relocation Payment Clearinghouse (RPC) to expedite reimbursement, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate timely spectrum migration.

Licensing & Enforcement Strategy (Federal & State Law) Oversaw federal and state license applications and renewals across regulated sectors, ensuring compliance with audit protocols, reporting obligations, and ownership disclosures. Collaborated with internal teams and regulators to draft and negotiate responses to enforcement actions, mitigating risk and preserving regulatory standing.

Contracting & Commercial Agreements Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated NDAs, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and data processing addenda (DPAs) for tech-sector clients and trade associations. Ensured compliance with regulatory frameworks and tailored provisions to support scalable operations in complex environments.

Strategic Growth Plan - Women-Focused Healthcare Network (California) Designed a phased legal and operational roadmap to support the launch of a women-centered professional network in the healthcare sector.

  • Deliverables included branding strategy, regulatory compliance planning, community engagement framework, and a Year 1 legal action plan with budget alignment and quarterly milestones.

Advocacy Framework – Mental Health Nonprofit (Virginia) Developed a strategic legal proposal to support lobbying and member engagement for professionals serving individuals with bipolar disorder.

  • Scope included nonprofit entity structuring, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and long-term governance planning to align advocacy goals with sustainable legal operations.

Legal Research – Independent Contractor Classification (Florida & Federal Law) Conducted a targeted legal analysis to determine whether unlicensed psychology graduates could be lawfully engaged by private practices.

  • Reviewed Florida statutes, administrative codes, and Board of Psychology regulations. Evaluated federal and state worker classification standards, including IRS control tests and the “right to control” doctrine.

  • Identified key risks—misclassification, unauthorized practice, and liability exposure—and delivered actionable recommendations on supervision protocols, role delineation, and contractual safeguards.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy & IPO Strategy (Arizona & Federal Law) Researched Arizona bankruptcy statutes, federal Chapter 11 provisions, securities regulations, and public listing requirements to support a client navigating simultaneous restructuring and IPO planning.

  • Delivered legal guidance on timing, disclosure obligations, and strategic alignment between bankruptcy proceedings and capital market entry.

Contract Review – Food Broker Agreement (Florida) Reviewed and revised a commercial broker agreement to rebalance terms in favor of the client.

  • Eliminated minimum commission guarantees, added performance-based retention targets, and inserted a termination-for-convenience clause.

  • Ensured compliance with Florida contract law and embedded standard legal protections to enhance flexibility, enforceability, and risk mitigation.

Photoshoot Documentation Review – Media & Privacy Compliance (Maryland) Reviewed and edited a Project Appearance Release, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and Emergency Contact & Authorization Form for a client photoshoot.

  • Ensured legal clarity, privacy compliance, and risk mitigation under tight turnaround. Delivered final documents to support next-day production.