Jennifer Johnson stands out as a leading partner at Covington, specializing in the intricate domains of communications, media, and technology law. Her role as Co-Chair of Covington’s Technology Industry Group and its global Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) Groups underscores her deep involvement and leadership in these cutting-edge fields. With three decades of dedicated experience, Jennifer Johnson Lawyer is a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele, including technology companies, content distributors, television networks, and trade associations, navigating the complexities of the modern media and technology landscape.
Her extensive expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of technology-related issues. Jennifer Johnson collaborates with Covington’s global, multi-disciplinary team to guide companies through the evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks governing connected and autonomous vehicles, internet-connected devices, artificial intelligence, smart ecosystems, and various IoT products and services. This includes offering crucial product counseling and structuring sophisticated technology transactions. Her insights are highly valued within the industry, reflected in her position on the Board of Editors of The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law.
Beyond technology specifics, Jennifer Johnson lawyer excels in strategic business and policy objectives. She adeptly represents clients before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress, advocating for their interests in regulatory matters and policy shaping. Her capabilities extend to negotiating complex content acquisition and distribution agreements for media and technology giants. This includes program distribution agreements, network affiliation agreements, and rights agreements for content aggregation and distribution across over-the-top platforms. Furthermore, Jennifer Johnson assists investment firms in strategically evaluating and pursuing investments within the dynamic media and technology sectors, leveraging her profound understanding of the market and legal landscape.
