Sherry R. Ross Named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

Lerman Senter is pleased to announce that Associate Sherry R. Ross has been selected for The National Black Lawyers 2026 Top 40 Under 40, which recognizes top African American attorneys across the country. Membership is by invitation only and is extended to those who excel in their profession or advance diversity in the legal field.

Sherry counsels communications and technology companies on compliance, licensing, and transactions involving the FCC and other regulators. She previously served in the FCC’s Wireline Competition and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus, working on broadband infrastructure, mapping, universal service, and telecommunications regulation. Sherry also helped launch the Affordable Connectivity Program, an initiative to expand broadband access in underserved communities.

The National Black Lawyers is an invitation-only professional development and networking association comprised of the most successful and influential African American attorneys nationwide. Members are selected for their excellent legal representation and community leadership through a multi-phase process that pairs peer nominations with independent research, making the honor one of the country’s most distinguished recognitions of its kind.

Learn more about the organization here.