WASHINGTON, D.C. — If there ever was a time when the NAB could use an inside track at the FCC, particularly in the Media Bureau, Curtis LeGeyt just hit a jackpot potentially bigger than any he could have gotten last week while in Las Vegas for his association’s annual convention and expo.
How so? Ben Arden is joining the National Association of Broadcasters as Sr. VP/Deputy General Counsel, reporting to Chief Legal Counsel and Executive VP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs Rick Kaplan.
That’s a big win for the NAB, as Arden most recently served as special counsel in the Media Bureau. In that role, he advised the Office of the Chairman and senior leadership on a wide range of issues impacting broadcasters, including media ownership, transaction reviews, foreign ownership, retransmission consent and emerging technologies.
Arden previously served as chief of staff and legal advisor to then-FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, where he played a key role in shaping communications policy and coordinating with congressional offices and industry stakeholders. He also held multiple leadership roles within the Media Bureau over his 15 years at the Commission.
Earlier in his career, Arden was an associate attorney at Williams Mullen, representing communications clients before the FCC, Congress and other federal agencies.
“Ben brings an exceptional depth of experience in communications law and policy, along with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges,” said NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “His leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we continue advocating for policies that ensure local television and radio stations can compete and thrive.”
Arden will help lead NAB’s policy and legal advocacy before the Commission, advancing broadcasters’ priorities on issues including media ownership, competition policy and the evolving media marketplace.
Ben Arden earned his J.D., from the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University and holds a B.A. in psychology and political science from Arizona State University.
