SPEAKING & PRESS
From hearings to industry conferences to the classroom, I share what two decades in government and regulatory practice have taught me about how Washington really works. Below is a running record of upcoming and past speaking engagements, along with press coverage and media commentary.
Upcoming Engagements
What's Next
October 23, 2026 — Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law and Policy, Washington DC, Guest Lecturer on "Tech and National Security: The FCC's Covered List."
November 2, 2026 — Somos Summit, Capital Hilton, Washington DC. industry flagship convening with telecom and adjacent industries; Panelist on topic of "The Regulatory Road Ahead: A Legal Look at FCC Proceedings."
March 22, 2027 — Harvard Law School, Legal Profession: Government Lawyering, Cambridge, MA, Guest Lecturer on "Congressional Oversight and Investigations"
Check back for updates, or get in touch to schedule Peter for a speaking engagement.
Press & Media Mentions
In the News
Broadband Breakfast, Oct. 7, 2026 (by Jake Neenan) — "FCC to Consider New Spectrum Auction, Slate of Other Wireless Initiatives" — on the FCC's proposal to block equipment-certification labs in "non-reciprocal" countries, Peter S. Hyun is quoted: "In many ways this is an extension of the Bad Labs proceeding and a tacit acknowledgment that there probably are approved labs that pose a risk notwithstanding ongoing investigations."
The Wire China, Sep 20, 2026 (by Noah Berman) — "The FCC vs the PRC" — On FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's build-out of the FCC as a China-policy enforcer, Peter Hyun stated, "[P]olitically, the FCC has established itself. Brendan has been given the car keys."
CyberScoop, Sep 2, 2026 — "FCC Proposes Public Scorecard to Rate Telecoms on Anti-Robocall Efforts" — Peter Hyun called the proposal "a creative effort to use other tools to combat what is an ever-tormenting issue for consumers: illegal calls."
The Verge, Jul 24, 2026 — "The US Government Can't Enforce Its Own Drone Ban" — Peter Hyun, former FCC enforcement chief, said the agency's tools against fraudulent drone makers are limited to "forfeitures, cease and desist letters," and show-cause orders.
Broadband Breakfast, Jun 15, 2026 — "Companies Might Consider Nonpayment After Supreme Court Upheld FCC Fine Powers: Experts" — Peter Hyun said the ruling "returned influence to FCC enforcers in their settlement negotiations with companies."
Broadband Breakfast, Jun 4, 2026 — "Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fine Powers" — Peter Hyun said the decision "puts the FCC enforcers in the driver's seat" in negotiations with carriers.
TJ's Blog, Mar 4, 2026 — "One Expert, One Topic: Peter Hyun Talks Service and Government Fluency" — on how leaders build fluency in how government actually works.
CSIS, Sep 26, 2025 — "Why Congress Must Protect Cyber Sharing" — co-authored analysis with Michael Casey on strengthening cybersecurity information-sharing legislation.
Broadband Breakfast, Sep 10, 2025 — "Second Circuit Affirms FCC's $47 Million Fine Against Verizon" — Peter Hyun said the ruling "puts wind behind the sails of FCC regulatory enforcement" in an era when customer data is often targeted by bad actors.
The New York Times, May 19, 2025 — "Justice Dept. to Use False Claims Act to Pursue Institutions Over Diversity Efforts" — Peter Hyun, a former top Justice Department official, warned that diverting prosecutors to the effort would "stretch an already decimated work force."
CyberScoop, Aug 15, 2025 — "Court Upholds FCC Data Breach Reporting Rules on Telecom Sector" — Peter Hyun called the ruling "a clear signal that the FCC did not overreach."
Lawfare Daily, Jan 29, 2025 — "Peter Hyun on the Tech Supply Chain and National Security" — a podcast conversation on the FCC's role safeguarding U.S. communications infrastructure.
CBS News, Jan 14, 2025 — "FCC Warns of 50-State Scam by Fraudsters Posing as Mortgage Lenders" — Peter Hyun, acting chief of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, said operatives use "sophisticated social engineering techniques to take advantage of vulnerable homeowners experiencing financial hardship."
NCSL, Jan 2, 2025 — "As Communication Technology Advances, Fraudsters Get More Nimble" — Peter Hyun, enforcement chief of staff for the FCC, said "the reality is that technology has made it incredibly easy for bad actors to harass and defraud consumers using our communications networks, and the various ways they can do it have skyrocketed."
Past Engagements
Recent Appearances
Jun 10, 2026 — INTERPOL Unmanned Expert Summit (IXES2026), Mongstad, Norway. Keynote Speaker Presentation, "What Exactly Is the FCC's Covered List in the United States, and Why Should I Care About It?" on the FCC's expanding authority over radio frequency-emitting devices, including drones.
May 5, 2026 — ACI's Anti-Corruption, Fraud & Global Compliance for Life Sciences Conference. Panelist on "The Complex Landscape of Market Access and Operations in China," addressing compliance amid tariff, trade, and geopolitical pressures.
Apr 13, 2026 — ICIT Virtual Briefing, "Securing the Drone Supply Chain: A Manufacturer's Guide to Critical Component Compliance." Panelist alongside current and former senior DOJ, FCC, and CBP officials discussing the FCC's expanding Covered List authority over critical infrastructure.
Feb. 3, 2026 — 2026 Corporate Governance & Ethics in the Age of AI, The Westin Alexandria Old Town, VA. Expert Panelist on "From Whisper to Signal: Reinventing Speak-Up Systems for the Algorithmic Enterprise".
Jan 28, 2026 — ACI's 13th Annual Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement, New York, NY. Panelist alongside former U.S. Attorney Breon Peace and Renée Brooker on new DOJ leadership and shifting enforcement priorities.
Oct 21, 2025 — 2025 Somos Summit, MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD. Panelist on "Behind the Badge: Understanding FCC Enforcement Authority and Its Impact".
Jul 21, 2025 — Council of Korean Americans, "Building Resilience Among Nonprofit Leaders Today," Washington, DC. Moderated a conversation with Bread for the World President & CEO Eugene Cho.
Feb. 26, 2025 — HaystackID, Educational Webcast, Expert Panelist on "Data Minimization: Why Less is More."
Jan 15, 2025 — FCC January Open Meeting, Washington, DC. As Acting Chief of the Enforcement Bureau, presented the Bureau's year in review on national security and data privacy enforcement and consumer data protection to the Commission.