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Ice Miller’s Government Law Group is a team of lawyers and governmental advocates with extensive experience serving clients with local, state and federal government issues.

Led by former Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman and by former Congresswoman Deborah Pryce, the group represents both the private and public sectors and is a one-stop shop for governmental legal issues.

Together with the resources of the Firm-wide Public Affairs Team and Ice Miller Whiteboard, Ice Miller’s Government Law Group brings unparalleled depth to those seeking both legal and advocacy resources in the state of Ohio, throughout the Midwest, in Washington, D.C. and throughout the nation.

The Government Law Group represents clients in numerous areas including:
 

Representative Experience

  • The Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) was recognized as one of eleven “Smart 50 Award” winners for 2020 for its Gateway Fiber Project. This award is given in partnership by Smart Cities Connect, Smart Cities Connect Foundation and US Ignite to recognize and honor the 50 most transformative, innovative and influential “Smart City” projects from several countries around the globe. In addition to our MVCC representation, each of its member cities (Centerville, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Springboro and West Carrollton, Ohio) are, or previously have been, clients of the Firm.

Firm Publications

News

Blog Posts

Speaking Engagements

  • "The Need for Connectivity, Steps for Access and Best Practices for Local Broadband Expansion," Ohio Municipal League, March 18, 2020
  • "Strategies for Successful Funding through USDA's ReConnect Program," Council of Development Finance Agencies, February 12, 2020
  • "Small Cell Towers Under ORC 4939 and The FCC Order," Ohio Municipal League, January 15, 2020
  • "The State of Broadband Access and Adoption," Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) webinar, December 4, 2019
  • "Case Studies and Best Practices for Broadband Expansion," Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA), December 3, 2019
  • "Small Cell Wireless: How Did We Get Here and What Does It Mean for Ohio Communities?" 2019 Ohio Municipal League Annual Conference, October 25, 2019
  • "The Need for Connectivity, Steps for Access and Best Practices for Local Broadband Expansion," Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA), July 10, 2019
  • "ReConnecting Rural Broadband - Strategies for Funding Success," Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) webinar, May 10, 2019
  • "The Need for Connectivity, Steps for Access and Best Practices for Local Broadband Expansion," Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) webinar, April 17, 2019
  • "Alternative Business Models and Financing for Intelligent Network Infrastructure," Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition 8th Annual Conference, October 11, 2018
  • "Small Cell Towers as it relates to House Bill 478," Ohio Municipal Attorney Association, 2018 Municipal Law Institute Civil Session, July 26, 2018
  • "Small Cell Towers as it relates to Senate Bill 331 and House Bill 478," Ohio Municipal Attorney Association and The Ohio Municipal Law Institute webinar, June 21, 2018
  • "Creating Intelligent Communities: Local Government Strategies in Action," Net Inclusion Conference, April 17, 2018
  • "Alternative Business Models and Financing for Smart Cities," Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo, March 29, 2018
  • "A Rural Broadband Strategy to Connect Rural America," Ohio's Electric Cooperatives Winter Conference 2018, February 13, 2018
  • "Digital Equity," Columbus Kiwanis Club in Columbus, OH, January 8, 2018
  • "The Past, Present, and Future Technology Issues Facing Ohio," Public Safety Broadband Conference in Columbus, OH, November 2, 2017
  • "SB331/ORC 4939: How Did We Get Here and What Does It Mean for Ohio Communities?" 2017 APA Ohio Planning Conference in Athens, OH, September 29, 2017
  • “5G: What it is, how it will affect the environment for digital inclusion and how might 5G create opportunities for local government,” NDIA Net Inclusion 2017 Conference, May 16-17, 2017
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