Carrie A. Ward

Carrie A. Ward is a distinguished business lawyer with a focus on entertainment, sports, communications, and media law. Operating out of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, she represents a diverse range of clients, including media group owners, broadcasters, podcasters, actors, filmmakers, athletes, musicians, and start-up entrepreneurs. Additionally, she serves as outside general counsel for various corporate clients.

Carrie's extensive experience includes significant roles in the legal departments of ABC, Inc. and Entercom Communications Corp. This background equips her with the unique ability to assess legal matters and devise practical, cost-effective solutions for her clients. She is adept at handling day-to-day business operations, focusing on intellectual property protection, contract drafting and review, and ensuring advertising content complies with regulatory standards.

A recognized leader in promotions and advertising law, Carrie has advised on thousands of promotions at both local and national levels. Her expertise spans from the initial concept to prize fulfillment, serving clients such as broadcasters, online and mobile marketers, and insured promotions companies. Carrie has an impeccable track record, having successfully managed thousands of FCC applications, including license renewals and ownership reports, and maintains a 100% success rate in defending enforcement complaints. Notably, she authored the Petition for Rulemaking that led to a significant update of the FCC's contest rule.

Carrie is an active member of the Federal Communications Bar Association, the Burlington County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice from American University and a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law.