In her over 25 years in private practice, Tara has developed extensive experience representing cable, broadband, and content providers, with a particular focus on the intersection of legislation and regulatory policy. Tara draws on extensive experience with legislative, transactional, and regulatory matters to counsel clients, including on transfer of control issues in the purchase and sale of systems, on ownership and approval issues in communications transactions, and in disputes and enforcement proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission and the courts. And she is highly versed in significant communications regulatory issues, including broadband funding programs, accessibility, and broadcaster and program carriage issues.
Experience
Cable & Telecom Transactions
- Representing Joink LLC, a DIF CIF II portfolio company owned by DIF Capital Partners, in its purchase of Computer Techniques Inc (CTI).
- Represented TPG Capital in its $1.8 billion acquisition of a 30% interest in DIRECTV.
- Represented TPG Global in its $2.365 billion acquisition of Wave Broadband.
- Represented TPG Global in its $2.25 billion acquisition of RCN Telecom Services, LLC and Grande Communications Networks, LLC.
FCC Regulation
- Defending several clients in Enforcement Bureau proceedings related to compliance with accessibility laws.
News & Press
Deal Watch: Gibson Dunn, Latham, Wachtell, Akin, Simpson, Ropes Advise on Big Deals as M&A Activity Climbs
October 8, 2024
Mintz’s representation of TPG in a recent deal was highlighted in The American Lawyer. The transaction, announced September 30, involves a multibillion dollar acquisition by TPG of AT&T’s remaining stake in DirecTV. It’s expected to close in the second half of 2025.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
BOSTON – Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 United States guide. The firm is recognized in 14 practice categories, and 59 individual attorneys are also recognized in the guide, some in more than one category.
Angela Kung Appointed to Co-Lead Mintz’s TechComm Practice
April 03, 2023
BOSTON – Mintz is pleased to announce the appointment of Member Angela Y. Kung to co-lead the firm’s Technology, Communications & Media practice alongside existing Chair Tara M. Corvo.
Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Law360's 2021 Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board
April 20, 2021
Mintz Practice Groups and Attorneys Garner Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
June 12, 2020
Mintz Enhances Nationally Recognized Communications Practice
December 01, 2014
Mintz Names Tara Corvo Chair of Communications Section
February 06, 2014
Events & Speaking
Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2019
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
PLI New York - 1177 Avenue Of The Americas, Second Floor, New York, NY
Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2017
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
PLI New York Center 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd floor New York, NY
Recognition & Awards
Recommended by the Legal 500 United States for Telecom & Broadcast: Regulatory (2016 - 2024)
Best Lawyers in America: Communications Law (2019 – 2025)
Involvement
- Co-chair, PLI’s annual New York City conference on Cable and Broadband Law (2010 - 2020)
- Law360 Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board (2021)
Recent Insights
Mintz’s representation of TPG in a recent deal was highlighted in The American Lawyer. The transaction, announced September 30, involves a multibillion dollar acquisition by TPG of AT&T’s remaining stake in DirecTV. It’s expected to close in the second half of 2025.
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
