Akin Gump Indian Country affiliates angry over Sohn's FCC withdrawal

Associates say she could have been good for Indian Country, but tribes who lined up against her say proof was not there.

Gigi Sohn testified Feb. 14 at one of her three confirmation hearings in an unsuccessful bid to fill the fifth commissioner’s seat at the FCC. (screenshot)

WASHINGTON — Officials associated with Akin Gump — the prominent D.C.-based multinational law firm — are telling Indigenous Wire that Gigi Sohn’s FCC commish withdrawal had less to do with her lack of concern for Indian Country’s digital needs and more to do with “dark money” non-tribal interests.