Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Ben Arden has been named senior vice president and deputy general counsel. Arden will report to Rick Kaplan, chief legal officer and executive vice president of Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
Arden will help lead NAB’s policy and legal advocacy before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), advancing broadcasters’ priorities on issues including media ownership, competition policy and the evolving media marketplace.
“Ben brings an exceptional depth of experience in communications law and policy, along with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges,” said president and 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 joins NAB from the FCC, where he 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.
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.
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