NEWS December 4, 6:00 p.m. Hilton, 1919 ConnecticutSally Wentworth, Internet Society’s Vice President for Global Public Development Jackie Ruff, Vice President. International Public

25th Annual Charity Auction – a Spirit of Giving!On Thursday, November 6, 2014, the Young Lawyers Committee and the FCBA Foundation hosted the 25th Annual FCBA Charity Auction. Thanks to our very gracious donors, sponsors, and bidders, and the work of our many volunteers, we are excited to announce that the Auction raised over $90,500 to benefit BUILD Metro DC and the FCBA Foundation.

BUILD Metro DC offers a four-year program that targets high school students in low-income communities who are not on-track academically and are at the highest risk of dropping out of school. Through entrepreneurship-based, experiential learning, BUILD equips these youth for high school, college, and career

success. From their freshman through senior year of high school, BUILD guides participating students through every step of starting and running a licensed business, including writing a business plan, working in teams, pitching investors, budgeting, manufacturing, and

Newsletter of the Federal Communications Bar Association

N E W S December 2014

This Month’s Key Events28th Annual Chairman’s DinnerDate/Time: Thursday, December 4, 6:00 p.m.Location: The Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW

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32nd Annual PLI/FCBA ConferenceDate: Thursday, December 4 – Friday, December 5Location: The Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW

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International and Wireless Committees Holiday Program and Networking ReceptionDate/Time: Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.Location: House of Sweden, 2900 K Street, NW

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Privacy and Data Security Committee Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Thursday, December 11, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.Location: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 3050 K Street NW, Suite 400Speaker: Travis LeBlanc, Chief of the Bureau of Enforcement at the FCC

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International Telecommunications Committee CLE SeminarDate/Time: Thursday, December 11, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.Location: Arnold & Porter LLP, 555 12th Street, NWTopic: Internet Governance: Results of Plenipotentiary-14, and Prospects for IANA Transition and UNGA-15

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State and Local Practice Committee Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Friday, December 12, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.Location: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, NWTopic: Interconnection policy and the Technology Transition.

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Index¼ Committee and Chapter Events PAGE 12

¼ FCBA Foundation News PAGE 17

¼ Job Bank PAGE 18

28th Annual Chairman’s Dinner on December 4The 28th Annual Chairman’s Dinner will be held Thursday, December 4 at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. in the International Ballroom and will be followed by remarks from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. Sponsor’s tables include a $350.00 tax deductible donation to the FCBA Foundation.

Please use the registration form on page 20 to order tables or individual tickets.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler

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International, Wireless Telecommunications Committees Holiday Program and Networking Reception on December 9Join members of the FCBA International and Wireless Telecommunications Committees for a Holiday Program and Networking

House of Sweden

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Reception co-hosted by Ericsson on Tuesday, December 9 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Swedish Embassy, located at 2900 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Enjoy an evening event with special keynote speaker and a chance to network, while also enjoying a Swedish holiday smorgasbord, and traditional Scandinavian Santa Lucia procession. With its modern design, the House of Sweden adds a distinctively Scandinavian touch to the Georgetown Harbor and

the waterfront. For directions and more information on the House of Sweden, see http://www.houseofsweden.com.

Special thanks to Ericsson for their sponsorship of this annual event!

For any questions, please contact Kelley Shields at [email protected]. Please register no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 5.

To register, click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events or use the form on page 19.

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Christopher J. WrightPresident-Elect

Lee G. PetroSecretary

Julie M. KearneyAssistant Secretary

Robert E. BransonTreasurer

Erin L. DozierAssistant Treasurer

EXECUT IVE COMMITTEEAnn West BobeckBrendan T. CarrChristine M. CroweJoseph M. Di ScipioKyle D. DixonAngela KronenbergJohn T. NakahataMelissa E. NewmanNatalie G. RoismanJennifer Tatel

CHAPTER REPRESENTAT IVESDavid A. Konuch LaVonda N. Reed

DELEGATE TO THEAMERICAN BARASSOCIAT IONM. Anne Swanson

YOUNG LAWYERSREPRESENTAT IVEJustin L. Faulb

FCBA STAFFKerry Loughney ([email protected])Executive Director

Starsha Valentine ([email protected])Director, Programs and Special Projects

Wendy Jo Parish ([email protected])Bookkeeper

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In MEMORIAM

Joel Kaufman(1960 – 2014)Joel Kaufman, Associate General Counsel and Chief of the Administrative Law Division of the FCC’s Office of General Counsel, passed away on October 29, 2014, after a ten month battle against brain cancer. He was 53 years old.

A member of the FCBA since 1995, Joel will be remembered for his 26 of service at the FCC, where he was instrumental in crafting decisions on such complex issues as universal service, media ownership and spectrum auctions. Joel worked with both Commissioners and staff to ensure that the FCC’s orders were legally sound.

As one of his colleagues noted at his memorial service, Joel was the “go to” person whenever a difficult legal issue confronted the agency. He had a reputation for approaching every task in an organized and intelligent manner designed to build consensus. His encyclopedic knowledge of FCC administrative law allowed him to develop strong arguments that would withstand judicial scrutiny. He was always willing to meet with outside attorneys to discuss their concerns.

As the Chief of the Administrative Law Division, Joel set very high standards for FCC documents and work product. He mentored and inspired each attorney to do his or her best work. Joel’s demeanor made him well-suited to his role. He often

listened to others for some time before offering his carefully-considered view. And, quite apart from his substantive contributions, Joel used his dry, quick wit to insert insightful, tension-breaking comments at just the right moment. His unique laugh was contagious and helped create a congenial working environment.

Joel was born and raised in Rhode Island. He was the valedictorian of both his high school and college classes. He graduated from Providence College then Duke University Law School, where he was a member of the Honor Society. After earning his JD in 1985, Joel was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and joined the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. He joined the FCC in 1993.

Outside of his legal career, Joel was committed to Reconstructionist Judaism. He served as a member of Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation and as a member of its Board. He was also the informal librarian of the synagogue. His other interests included a passion for U.S. presidential history, space exploration, stamp collecting and the Boston Red Sox.

Joel is survived by his wife Debra Tropp, who lives in Kensington, Maryland. Donations to Joel’s memory can be made to the Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in Bethesda, Maryland; the American Brain Tumor Association; the Musella Foundation; or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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CLE Seminars

Thursday, December 11, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.Internet Governance: Results of Plenipotentiary-14, and Prospects for IANA Transition and UNGA-15The FCBA In t e r na t iona l Telecommunications Committee will hold a CLE on Thursday, December 11 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. entitled “Internet Governance: Results of Plenipotentiary-14, and Prospects for IANA Transition and UNGA-15.” This program will be held at Arnold & Porter LLP, 555 12th Street, NW.

In December 2012, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) held a treaty conference to revise its Telecommunication Regulations (WCIT). That conference exposed a rift between those Member States who wanted greater control over Internet Governance and those – such as the U.S. and Europe – committed to the Multistakeholder model. Subsequent surveillance-related issues underscored the importance of these issues at subsequent meetings at the ITU, at other U.N. bodies, and at various “multistakeholder” groups and meetings. In spring 2014, the Department of Commerce launched a process to transfer its remaining oversight of the “IANA” function. This kick-started a process being coordinated by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and initiated Congressional debate about the wisdom of this action. In addition, Internet Governance issues will be central to the quadrennial ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, held October 20 – November 7 in Korea. Finally, the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) will address these issues in 2015.

This CLE will examine the legal and policy outcomes of the Plenipotentiary, and how any alterations to the treaty or resolutions (particularly regarding Internet Governance) could affect U.S. interests, including business. It also will review the IANA transition process to date and expected future timing. Finally, the CLE will examine how to maximize the private sector’s role in UNGA’s 2015 review of Internet Governance.

To register, click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events or use the form on page 19.

Agenda

6:00 – 6:05 p.m. WELCOME AND INTRODUCT ION

6:05 – 7:05 p.m. KOREA: I TU PLENIPOTENT IARY (PP -14 ) AND THE I TU ’S ROLE IN OVERS IGHT OF THE INTERNET

What were the U.S. objectives for PP-14? What challenges did the U.S. face? Which countries were our allies? What were the “success stories”? What were the outcomes that are problematic? What follow-up do you expect—Executive, Legislative or otherwise?

Moderator:Jennifer Warren, Vice President, Technology Policy & Regulation, Lockheed-Martin, and Past President, Federal Communications Bar Association

Panelists:Ambassador Daniel A. Sepulveda, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of StateSally Wentworth, Internet Society’s Vice President for Global Public DevelopmentJackie Ruff, Vice President. International Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, VerizonPaula Boyd, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Microsoft Corporation

7:05 – 7:15 p.m. BREAK

7:15 – 8:15 p.m. INTERNET OR SPL INTERNET? THE FUTURE OF ICANN, IANA, AND THE ROOT ZONE F I LE

Is the U.S. forfeiting “control” over the Net? Will there be sufficient safeguards and accountability? If not, what are the plausible alternatives for IANA if not ICANN oversight? How can non-governmental entities help convince the UNGA that the multistakeholder model works well for Internet “governance.”?

Moderator: David A. Gross, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP and President, Federal Communications Bar Association

Panelists:Fiona Alexander, Associate Administrator, Office of International Affairs, NTIA, Department of Commerce Jamie Hedlund, Advisor to the ICANN President, ICANN Aparna Sridhar, Counsel, GoogleRick Lane, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, 21st Century Fox

The FCLJ is Looking for ArticlesThe Federal Communications Law Journal (FCLJ) editorial team at The George Washington University Law School Law is now seeking and accepting article submissions for possible publication in the upcoming volume of the FCLJ. Members interested in submitting articles may contact Senior Articles Editor, Ryan Radia ([email protected]). Articles may also be submitted through ExpressO. For general inquiries or questions about the FCLJ please contact Editor-in-Chief, Tony Glosson ([email protected]).








selling products. “BUILDers” also receive extensive academic training, including classroom tutoring, free SAT and ACT prep courses, college application guidance, and financial aid support. BUILD’s efforts have had a demonstrable impact on the lives of these students, with 100 percent of BUILD Metro DC seniors having graduated high school and enrolled in a college or university. The FCBA Foundation will use proceeds from the Charity Auction to support its annual scholarship program.

This year’s Charity Auction was held at the Almas Temple, and it drew a large and lively crowd. In addition to bidding at silent auction tables and a raffle, the evening included a live auction featuring award-winning professional auctioneer B.J. Jennings. Facilitating the bidding were celebrity emcees David Gross and Jane Mago. We would like to extend a special thanks to the auctioneer and emcees for their entertaining and effective efforts!

This year’s GRAND PRIZE for the raffle was an LG OLED TV, 55-inch Model 55EC9300, Pencil-Thin, Limitless Contrast, Unparalleled Color, valued at $3,500. Congratulations to Bryan Tramont, the grand prize winner. Thank you to everyone that purchased raffle tickets – we raised over $15,000 for BUILD Metro DC and the FCBA Foundation from raffle sales!

As always, FCBA members were generous in their prize donations and in their bidding at the Auction. The Charity Auction Committee is deeply grateful to all prize donors and the winning bidders for helping to make the Auction a success. Thank you to all of the FCBA members and law students that volunteered time and energy to plan the Auction, solicit prizes, and work the night of the Auction. The Auction Committee, Subcommittee Co-Chairs, law student volunteer recruiters, and volunteers are listed on page 11 of the newsletter. Thanks also to the FCBA Executive Committee, the FCBA Foundation Board, and the entire FCBA office staff for their assistance and support!

Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors. The Auction would not have been possible without their generosity and support: AT&T Services, Inc., Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, Cooley LLP, Covington & Burling LLP, CTIA – The Wireless Association, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, DISH Network,

Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, Hogan Lovells US LLP, National Association of Broadcasters, T-Mobile US, Inc., Wiley Rein LLP, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

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25th Annual CHARITY AUCTION

Thank you to the 25th Annual Charity Auction Committee and the sponsors and members who gave prizes, volunteered their time, and bid on the various items up for auction. It was an amazing night and a marvelous success. You have made all of us very proud.

-The FCBA Executive Committee and the FCBA Foundation Board of Directors












The FCBA would like to thank those who helped make the 25th Annual Charity Auction a huge success!CHARITY AUCT ION COMMITTEE

Rachael BenderJeremy BerkowitzNeil ChilsonChristine CroweCarly DiddenKristine FargotsteinIan ForbesRuss HanserJenn HoltzHadass KoganKerry LoughneyJane MagoBrian ReganAlex ReynoldsKevin RyanDavina Sashkin Lindsey Tonsager (Chair)Joshua TurnerCaroline Van Wie

SUBCOMMITTEE CO -CHAIRS

Keenan Adamchack – Work Station

Michael Beder – RaffleVan Bloys – Silent AuctionLibbie Canter – Prize StorageZac Champ – Silent AuctionLiz Chernow – CashiersNoah Cherry – Live AuctionSean Conway – PrizesAdam Copeland – Work

StationEmilie DeLozier – Prize

Storage Jameson Dempsey – PublicityDelara Derakhshani – Prize

BookMariah Dodson – PrizesTim Doughty – Prizes

Bill Durdach – PrizesJess Elder – PrizesBrooke Ericson – VolunteersStephanie Gardner – Live

AuctionAnna Gentry – Law School

VolunteersTony Glosson – Law School

VolunteersKelsey Guyselman – PublicityDan Henry – Work StationBrian Indovina – Silent

AuctionSarah Jameson – Prize ClaimMorgan Kennedy – PrizesLauren King – Prize StorageHeidi Lankau – PublicitySarah Leggin – RaffleDaniel Margolis – Live AuctionLauren McCarty – VolunteersBrittany Moore – Law School

VolunteersKara Novak – Prize ClaimThom Parisi – Prize DisplaysStephanie Power – Silent

AuctionKaty Ross – RaffleRay Rothermel – CashiersRachel Sanford – VolunteersAlex Sanjenis – Live AuctionMike Saperstein – Prize BookMcLean Sieverding – Prize

BookSean Spivey – PrizesElvis Stumbergs – Prize BookJoel Thayer – Law School

VolunteersGreg Vadas – CashiersRachel Wolkowitz – PrizesAli Zayas – Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS

Jonathan AperezMichael BederLaura BermanChris BjornsonVan BloysAnn BobeckClaire BourqueDenise BransonRobert BransonSamantha BrennanCharity BrownDaniel BumpusJonathan CannonMegan CapassoPatricia CaveArturo Chang

Elizabeth ChernowLizbeth ChowKimberly ChowChristopher ClarkPeter ConnollyChristopher CookRoger CorralElizabeth CuttnerSeth DavidsonEmilie DeLozierDelara DerakhshaniNima DesaiTiffany Din TseTim DoughtyJames DuchesneNathan EaganAndrew ErberStefanie FrankMatthew FriedmanAryane Garansi John GaspariniCindy GeirhartYosef GetachewTony GlossonCamille GrayErin GriffithGabby GrossLyndsey GrunewaldPatrick HalleyDeVan HankersonDanielle HintonJennifer HoltzKathleen HomRussel HsaioMax HsuTruongson HuynhBrian IndovinaRebecca JacobsDaniel JoslynSara KamalChristine KennedyColleen KingChristopher KovesHeidi LankauAnisa LatifWilliam LaytonLaura LaytonSarah LegginGeorgios LerisIlona LindsayMadeline LottenbachSara LuxenbergAdrian MaJonathan MarkmanRafi MartinaDebra McGuire-MercerChristopher MillsLynne MilneStephanie Minnock

Brittany MooreSamantha MorelliJackie MorleyRyan MorrisonAnna MyersMax NachermanChris NaoumAlison NemethKara NovakEric NullMolly O’ConnorNick OrosSade OshinubiThomas ParisiJonathan PerezDanielle PineresDavid PorterJohn PrendergastLeah RabkinTajma RahimicAlexander RatnerDaniel RobinsonSamantha RocciShannon RohnAmy RollerKara RomaginoAdam SandlerCara SchenkelEric SchmidtKat ScottYi ShenChris ShipleyMeredith SingerRoss SlutskyBrenna SparksKaren SprungTom StrubleJamie SusskindRaphael SznajderJoel ThayerPreston ThomasDanielle ThumannBrenda VillanuevaJamel VinsonJohn Visclosky Caitlin VogusStephen WangPaul WatersHenry WendelSeth WilliamsBonnie WiseNicole Zimbelman



COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER EventsInternational Telecommunications Committee

Event: CLE SeminarDate/Time: Thursday, December 11, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.Location: Arnold & Porter LLP, 555 12th Street, NWTopic: Internet Governance: Results of Plenipotentiary-14, and Prospects for IANA Transition and UNGA-15For more information: See page 3.To register: Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events or use the form on page 19.

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Thursday, January 15, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.Location: Hogan Lovells US LLP, 555 Thirteenth Street, NW (Lower Level - Litigation Center - Main Conference Room)Topic: Cubesats/Picosats/Nanosats: No Common Nomenclature -- and the Regulatory Treatment may be even Fuzzier (a discussion of the regulatory issues surrounding this new and exciting satellite technology)Speakers: Trey Hanbury, Partner, Hogan Lovells; Representative of Planet Labs (invited); Stephen Duall, Chief, Satellite Licensing Branch, International Bureau, FCC; Donna Bethea-Murphy, Vice President, Regulatory Engineering of Iridium (invited)To RSVP: Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events.

Mobile Payments Committee

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Tuesday, January 27, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.Location: Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, 1919 M Street NW, 8th FloorTopic: What’s next, “Mobile Wallet Neutrality” or “Wallet Wars”? Join us for a discussion of competition for the retailer and gaining access to the point of sale and related public policy issues. What are the implications under competition law of recent announcements of exclusivity and the high-profile retailer rejections of competing applications? Will the class action firms or regulators jump into the fray? Would Title II regulation of the Internet make a difference? What’s a modern consumer to do?Speakers: Michael Weinberg, Vice President, Public Knowledge; other speakers, TBA; moderator, Brooks Harlow, Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLPFor more information: Contact Brooks Harlow ([email protected])To RSVP:Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events.

Privacy and Data Security Committee

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Thursday, December 11, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.Location: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 3050 K Street NW, Suite 400Speaker: Travis LeBlanc, Chief of the Bureau of Enforcement at the Federal Communications CommissionTopic: Join the Privacy and Data Security Committee for a brownbag lunch featuring Committee Chair John Heitmann interviewing FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief Travis LeBlanc on the Commission’s recent actions on privacy and data security enforcement as well as its broader vision for enforcement in the space. Following the formal interview, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the Bureau Chief.For more information: Contact Denis Hurley at [email protected] RSVP: Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events.

Professional Responsibility Committee

Event: Brown Bag Conference CallDate/Time: Tuesday, January 20, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.Call-In: 1-877-294-6801; No Pin RequiredTopic: Brainstorming on This Year’s Committee Events: Please share your ideas on future events and topics for continuing legal education and other programs on ethics-related issues. Co-Chairs: Stephen T. Lovelady and Gina Harrison To RSVP: Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events.

State and Local Practice Committee

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Friday, December 12, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.Location: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, NW, Suite 700Topic: Interconnection policy and the Technology Transition. Panelists will include carriers engaged in the debate about interconnection policy as networks transition from TDM to IP.To RSVP: Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events.

Young Lawyers Committee

Event: The Next Generation of Communications Attorneys: Career Panel & End of the Year SocialDate/Time: Thursday, December 18, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Location: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 3050 K Street, NW, (Washington Harbour)Topic: Join the Young Lawyers Committee to learn more about the next generation of communications attorneys and the new issues on the horizon, followed by a networking reception.Speakers: Katie Harbath (Manager of Public Policy, Facebook) and Andrew Goldberg (Senior Counsel, Daily Beast)For more information: Contact Rachael Bender at [email protected] or Robyn Mohr at [email protected] RSVP: Click here or go to the FCBA Website – Calendar of Events.

Committee and Chapter Sign-UpIf you would like to sign up for or update the committee(s)/chapter(s) you are on, fill out the form on page 22 of this newsletter or download it at http://www.fcba.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/FY15-Committee-Form.doc and send it back to the FCBA, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20036, fax: 202-293-4317, or email: [email protected].


























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SPECIAL Events

December 4-5PLI/FCBA 32nd Annual Institute on Telecommunications Policy & RegulationFor the 32nd consecutive year, the FCBA and the Practising Law Institute will co-sponsor an annual conference on “Telecommunications Policy and Regulation.” This year’s Conference will be held on December 4-5, at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The Conference will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the hot button issues facing the telecommunications industry today – at the FCC, Congress, and within the Executive and Judicial branches.

The Conference will open with a keynote address by FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. The luncheon will feature a “fireside chat” with FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, conducted by FCBA President David Gross. NTIA Administrator Lawrence Strickling will close the first day of the Conference. The second day of the Conference will open with a Q&A session with FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai.

Other highlights include a Congressional staff panel, three substantive panels featuring industry experts dealing with recent developments in wireline, wireless, and privacy issues, and an exciting new panel, titled New Technologies: Views from Silicon Valley, which will feature companies engaged in the development of new technologies, as well as innovative use of existing technologies.

In addition, Julius P. Knapp, Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology, Julie Veach, Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau, and Roger C. Sherman, Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, will provide attendees with tutorials on their respective areas.

Kathleen Q. Abernathy, Mark D. Schneider, and Peter D. Shields of the

FCBA’s Conference Planning Committee will serve as Institute co-chairs. In addition, a number of FCBA members will moderate or participate on the various program segments.

A registration form for the 1½ day seminar is on page 21. As noted, a registration fee discount is available to FCBA members.

Practising Law Institute in cooperation with the Federal Communications Bar Association present: The 32nd Annual Institute on Telecommunications Policy & Regulation

Thursday, December 49:00 a.m.WELCOMEDavid A. Gross, President, Federal Communications Bar Association

9:15 a.m.FEATURED SPEAKERThe Honorable Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, FCC

9:45 a.m. CONGRESS IONAL STAFF PANEL – HOT TOP ICS FROM CAP ITOL H ILL PERSPECT IVE

■■ Legislative highlights of 2014, what’s left to do from a communications policy perspective this year, and election impacts

■■ A 2015 legislative preview, including Communications Act reform, net neutrality, privacy and data security, Internet governance, possible FCC reform and other initiatives

Panelists: John B. Branscome, U.S. Senate Commerce CommitteeMargaret McCarthy, U.S. House Energy and Commerce CommitteeDavid B. Quinalty, U.S. Senate Commerce CommitteeDavid J. Redl, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee

FCBA Co-Moderators:Laura H. Phillips, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPScott Weaver, Wiley Rein LLP

10:45 a.m.NETWORKING BREAK

11:00 a.m.TECHNOLOGY OVER VIEW

■■ Tutorial will break down the technological issues at play in the telecommunications arena

■■ Spectrum basics, the spectrum crunch, unlicensed devices, television white spaces, wireless technology and more

Julius P. Knapp, Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, FCC

11:45 a.m. TUTORIAL : DEVELOPMENTS IN WIREL INE COMMUNICAT IONS

A summary of the Wireline Competition Bureau’s ongoing work, including the FCC’s net neutrality proceeding, the IP transition, universal service reform and intercarrier compensation reform

Julie Veach, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC

12:15 p.m.LUNCHEON AND F IRES IDE CHATThe Honorable Michael O’Rielly, Commissioner, FCC

1:45 p.m.HOT TOP ICS AND ISSUES IN WIREL INE TELECOM POL ICY

■■ The net neutrality proceeding and other developments arising from the D.C. Circuit decision in Verizon v. FCC

■■ Implementation of reforms to the Connect America Fund and intercarrier compensation adopted in the USF/ICC Transformation Order

■■ The FCC’s framework for experiments studying the effects of the transition from traditional TDM-based services to IP-based technology

Panelists:Daniel Alvarez, Office of Chairman Tom Wheeler, FCC Rick Chessen, National Cable & Telecommunications Association

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Kathy Grillo, VerizonAngela Kronenberg, COMPTELBrad Ramsay, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

FCBA Co-Moderators:Kathleen Q. Abernathy, Frontier CommunicationsMatthew A. Brill, Latham & Watkins LLP

2:45 p.m.TUTORIAL : DEVELOPMENTS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICAT IONS

■■ A review of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau’s actions in 2014, including actions to implement the Spectrum Act and the Broadcast Television Incentive Auction

Roger C. Sherman, Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC

3:15 p.m.NETWORKING BREAK

3:30 p.m.HOT TOP ICS AND ISSUES IN WIRELESS TELECOM POL ICY

■■ The broadcast television spectrum incentive auction and other FCC efforts to meet the growing demand for spectrum

■■ The proposed rules for unlicensed operation of white space devices and wireless microphones in the reconstituted TV bands and the repurposed 600 MHz band

■■ The treatment of mobile Internet access service under the FCC’s proposed net neutrality rule

■■ The FCC’s revised policies regarding mobile spectrum holdings

Panelists:Jonathan Adelstein, PCIA-The Wireless Infrastructure AssociationHarold Feld, Public KnowledgeKathleen Ham, T-Mobile US, Inc.Erin McGrath, Office of Commissioner O’Rielly, FCCGrant Spellmeyer, U.S. Cellular

FCBA Co-Moderators:Michele C. Farquhar, Hogan Lovells US LLPMark D. Schneider, Sidley Austin LLP

4:30 p.m.FEATURED SPEAKERThe Honorable Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

5:00 p.m.ADJOURN

Friday, December 5

9:00 a.m.FEATURED SPEAKERQ&A with The Honorable Ajit Pai, Commissioner, FCC

FCBA Co-Moderator: Kathleen Q. Abernathy

9:30 a.m.DEVELOPMENTS IN PR IVACY

■■ Scope of FTC and FCC authority, privacy priorities, and recent industry guidance and enforcement actions

■■ Administration initiatives and priorities for privacy, including data collection and use by public and private sector actors

■■ Compliance in developing areas such as online advertising, location-based services, information security, and cross-border data transfers

■■ New state privacy and data breach laws and the prospects of future federal legislation

■■ Developments and trends in U.S. privacy litigation

■■ The “Right to be Forgotten,” EU cookie regulation, and the implications of European privacy initiatives generally on U.S. policy and business

Panelists:Debbie Matties, CTIA – The Wireless AssociationManeesha Mithal, Federal Trade Commission

John Verdi, National Telecommunications & Information AdministrationYael Weinman, Information Technology Industry Council

FCBA Co-Moderators:Yaron Dori, Covington & Burling LLPNatalie G. Roisman, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP

10:30 a.m.NETWORKING BREAK

10:45 a.m.NEW TECHNOLOGIES – V IEWS FROM S IL ICON VALLEY

■■ Development of new technologies, as well as innovative use of existing technologies

■■ Discussion of the policies and regulations that drive innovation and investment and benefit consumers and businesses

Panelists:Dean R. Brenner, Qualcomm IncorporatedBruce Cox, NextNav, LLCRobert Pepper, Cisco SystemsPeter Pitsch, Intel Corporation

FCBA Co-Moderators:Earl W. Comstock, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLCMonica S. Desai, Squire Patton Boggs

11:45 a.m. ADJOURN

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Fifth Annual Mentoring SupperCalling all young lawyers and law students! Please join the FCBA Young Lawyers Committee and the Women’s Bar Association’s Communications Law Forum for the Fifth Annual Mentoring Supper on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. This joint program will be held at Covington & Burling LLP,

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One City Center, 850 Tenth Street, NW. The closest subway station is Metro Center.

Now in its fifth year, the Mentoring Supper combines distinguished members of the communications bar with young lawyers and law students interested in communications and privacy law. Young lawyers have the opportunity to interact with mentors in small groups throughout the evening for substantive discussions about careers in this area. Don’t miss this opportunity for contact with some of the biggest names in communications law! Dinner is included.

An outstanding roster of lawyers have agreed to serve as mentors for this program, including Donna Gregg of Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law; Melissa Newman of CenturyLink; Kathryn Zachem and Ryan Wallach of Comcast Corporation; Julie Kearney of the Consumer Electronics Association; Yaron Dori and Lindsey Tonsager of Covington & Burling; Krista Witanowski of CTIA–The Wireless Association; Stacy Fuller of DIRECTV; Laura Phillips of Drinker Biddle & Reath; Brett Freedson of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott; Daniel Alvarez, Jessica Almond, Brendan Carr, Diane Cornell, Kristine Fargotstein, Nese Guendelsberger, Lynne Milne, Gigi Sohn, and Alexis Zayas of the FCC; Svetlana Gans and Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen of the FTC; Mary Beth Richards, formerly of FTC and FCC; Joe Di Scipio of Fox Television

Stations; Richard Whitt, Megan Anne Stull, and Staci Pies of Google; Michele Farquhar, Ari Fitzgerald, and Mark Brennan of Hogan Lovells US; Karen Brinkmann of Karen Brinkmann PLLC; Angela Giancarlo of Mayer Brown; Laura Mow of The Law Office of Laura C. Mow; Jennifer Warren of Lockheed Martin Corporation; Rachael Bender of Mobile Future; Justin Faulb of the National Association of Broadcasters; Margaret Tobey of NBCUniversal; Jennifer Duane and Angela Simpson of NTIA; Sherrese Smith of Paul Hastings; Kimberly Reindl of Perkins Coie; Kathleen Ham and Luisa Lancetti of T-Mobile US; Celeste Murphy of the SEC; Robert Branson of Verizon; David Gross, Peter Shields, Anna Gomez, Kathleen Kirby, Kathryne Dickerson, and Jessica Lyons of Wiley Rein; Bryan Tramont, Rosemary Harold, Natalie Roisman, and Jennifer Oberhausen of Wilkinson Barker Knauer; Mia Hayes and Nirali Patel of Willkie Farr & Gallagher; and Scott Blake Harris, Patricia Paoletta, and Christopher Wright of Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis.

Through February 21, the discounted registration fee is $20.00 for FCBA and WBA members, as well as students. (Non-member price is $40.) After February 21, the registration fee increases by $5.00 per person. Register at www.wbadc.org in the Upcoming Events section by clicking on February 24. In order to receive the discounted $20.00 registration fee, FCBA members and students should “register without logging on” and enter FCBAMENTOR in the promo code data field on the EVENT CALENDAR screen, before clicking PAY BY CREDIT CARD.

Or, use FCBAMENTOR as a promo code to register when you call the Women’s Bar Association office at 202-639-8880.

Sunday, April 12, 2015 – Save The Date!FCBA/ABA/NAB 34th Annual “Representing Your Local Broadcaster”The 34th Annual FCBA/ABA/NAB Representing Your Local Broadcaster Annual Seminar will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Encore Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Program details will be coming soon.

HOTEL: Housing fills quickly for this event, which again will be held on Sunday, April 12, at the Encore Hotel, 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. NAB has arranged for a limited number of rooms at the Encore for ABA Forum program attendees. For reservations at the discounted NAB Show rate, you must make your reservations through NAB’s housing office at: http://attendeemx.expobook.com/home/index/285.

*NOTE: Reservations must be made by March 13, 2015. AVAILABILITY OF RESERVATIONS FOR SATURDAY ARRIVAL IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please be sure to identify yourself as attending the ABA Forum program.

MENTORING SUPPERCONTINUED FROM PAGE 14

2014 FCBA Membership DirectoriesThe FCBA 2014 Membership Directories have been mailed to members. Please use the order form on page 23 to order additional copies for your office.

To Update Your Membership Contact InformationWe’d like to remind everyone that if they have any changes to their contact information that they notify the FCBA, [email protected]. In order to keep a cohesive look to both our online and hard copy directories, we do not allow members to make any changes to their contact information themselves. Also note that we do not include prefixes or titles in any of our member listings. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Thank you.

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COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER News

Diversity CommitteeOn November 7th, the FCBA’s Diversity Committee hosted a brown bag lunch to discuss diversity, mentoring and inclusion. The panelists (Diane Cornell, Special Counsel to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler (Moderator); Maurita Coley, VP, Operations, Minority Media and Telecommunications Council; Jason Llorenz, Sr. Fellow, Rutgers University School of Communication & Information;

John Nakahata, Partner, Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP; and Staci Pies, Senior Public Policy and Government Relations Counsel, Google) and audience had a spirited discussion that covered topics including the work institutions can do to help foster mentor/mentee relationships, advice for those seeking mentors, and the benefits of mentoring. Special thanks to Diversity Committee Co-Chair, Joseph Miller, for pictures of the event.


COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER News

Volunteer at Martha’s Table on December 28On Sunday, December 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the FCBA will be preparing and distributing food at the FCBA Foundation’s partner charity, Martha’s Table. The FCBA has been meeting monthly to volunteer at Martha’s Table for many years. Martha’s Table feeds hundreds of homeless adults and children on the streets of Washington daily, through its mobile soup kitchen. Martha’s Table is located in a yellow building at 2114 Fourteenth Street, NW, in the District, near the intersection of 14th and U Streets. On-street parking is available. Volunteers are asked to bring food if possible, (e.g., cold cuts, bread, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables and potatoes) because the center often runs

out of donated food. Any food donated by volunteers might not be used the same day you volunteer; any food donations will be used at the discretion of Martha’s Table staff.

Please mark your calendars, bring your friends and children (they must be at least nine years old), and participate in this great volunteer effort. If you have question or need more information, please contact Howard Weiss at 703-812-0471, [email protected].

The FCBA volunteers on the last Sunday of every month, so mark your calendars now!

In order to volunteer, go to http://fcba.marthastable.volunteerhub.com/. Please also notify Howard Weiss, [email protected].

Volunteer Cancellation Policy: Our ability to serve the community is based on the hard work of our volunteers and many supporters.

■■ If you schedule and DO NOT show up for your shift, we CAN NOT serve the community to the best of our ability.

■■ 24 hour canceling or rescheduling notice is required. In the event that you are unable to come in for your volunteer shift please contact the Volunteer Program Assistant so that Martha’s Table can make other arrangements.

■■ Because we depend so heavily on volunteers, we need to make sure we recruit RELIABLE volunteers. If you do not provide us with 24 hours’ notice, we will have to reconsider whether we can reschedule for a future volunteer date(s).

FOUNDATION News

Southern California Chapter On November 14th, the Southern California Chapter held an event. The talk was called “A Practical Approach to Doing Business in Mexico’s Telecommunications Sector within the New Regulatory Framework.” Discussion topics included: reshaping the telecommunications and broadcasting industry in Mexico, and opportunities for new foreign investment in the telecom industry. The panel included keynote speaker, Mr. Daniel Rios, who is the Director of the Regulatory Affairs for Mexico’s Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT). The IFT is the recently created agency as part of the reform for the development, regulation and supervision of the broadcasting and telecommunication sectors in Mexico. The second panelist was Mr. Carlos Diaz, an attorney expert on telecommunications

with the Mexican law firm of Santamarina y Steta, S.C. Mr. Diaz spoke about various legal issues arising from the recent regulatory reform. Mr. Marcos Vergara

del Carril, a co-chair of the Southern California FCBA chapter, moderated this event. The breakfast talk took place at Sheppard Mullin’s Los Angeles, CA office.


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TO RESPOND TO JOB BANK L IST INGS

If the employer is listed, send the information requested directly to the employer. If you are responding to a BLIND BOX listing, email the necessary information to [email protected]. Clearly indicate the Blind Box number to which you are responding. If you are applying to a Blind Box, you may specify to the FCBA any organization to which you do not wish your application to be forwarded. Responses to Blind Box listings can be accepted only from FCBA members.

TO L IST A JOB

Complete a Job Bank Form (found by clicking here or going to the FCBA website under the Products, Publications, and Services link) and email or fax the form and the appropriate payment to Kerry Loughney (202-293-4317, [email protected]). In addition, please email the text of the ad to [email protected]. Listings and payment received by the 20th day of each month will appear in the next month’s newsletter. If possible, ads should not exceed 75 words. Please call the FCBA questions. (No headhunters please).

LAW F IRM/CORPORATE

12.14.1Director, Federal Regulatory, at Frontier Communications – Join the Washington, DC team of Frontier Communications Corporation, S&P 500 company and one of the largest telecommunications providers in the United States. We’re looking for an energetic and industrious attorney to manage our regulatory affairs priorities. The Director

position coordinates and delivers Frontier’s strategic advocacy, both written and oral, before the FCC and other federal regulatory bodies; it also supports federal regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with telecom issues and advocacy. The position requires flexibility, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in the small DC office of a dynamic corporation. To apply please send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

12.14.2Paralegal/Regulatory Consultant – Regulatory compliance and consulting firm located in Tysons Corner, VA is seeking to hire an experienced paralegal/regulatory consultant with deep experience in FCC licensing/registration, state PUC license applications, Secretary of State corporate registrations, and a variety of regulatory transactional work.

Qualified hire will be responsible for performing daily activities on behalf of client accounts, including:

■■ Direct & frequent communication & correspondence with clients;

■■ Interpretation of revenue reports, financial statements and other corporate information;

■■ Drafting, preparation & filing of license and registration applications and a wide variety of reports required by regulatory agencies, including the FCC, state PUCs and Secretaries of State; and

■■ FCC wireless and satellite license modifications.

Necessary skills include in-depth knowledge of the FCC’s ULS database, MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Applicant must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, independent, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. Paralegal certification is a plus.

Resumes and cover letters should be sent to Chris Canter: [email protected].

12.14.3Telecom Regulatory Associate (San Francisco, CA) – The Communication Department in the San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking an associate with more than three years of experience in communications regulation. The position will require at least three years of experience working with communications clients, excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.

Only candidates with JD and member of the California State Bar should apply.

To apply please upload a cover letter addressed to Dan DiResta, Lateral Attorney Recruiting Manager, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample at our website at http://www.dwt.com/Associate-Attorney-Telecom-Regulatory-Financial-District-Lateral-Lawyers/.

Davis Wright Tremaine believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is Davis Wright Tremaine’s policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

JOB Bank

DC Bar Lawyer Assistance ProgramThe DC Bar offers a free, confidential program for lawyers and law students who are experiencing problems, such as addiction, mental health symptoms or stress, which interfere with their personal or professional lives. Telephone or face-to-face consultations with licensed counselors are available. The program also provides mentors. Here is a link to a more detailed description of the counseling opportunities that are offered: http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/bar_services/counseling/about.cfm.



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Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Holiday Program and Networking Reception co-hosted by the International and Wireless Telecommunications Committees and Ericsson. Location: The Swedish Embassy, 2900 K Street, NW, Washington, DC. Cost: $10.00 for FCBA Members, $25.00 for Non-Members Registrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2014.

Thursday, December 11, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. – CLE Seminar on Internet Governance: Results of Plenipotentiary-14, and Prospects for IANA Transition and UNGA-15. Location: Arnold & Porter LLP, 555 12th Street, NW. Cost: $135.00 for Private Sector Members; $50.00 for Government/Academic/Transitional Members; No charge for Law Student Members; $205.00 for Non-Members Registrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2014.

COMMITTEE/CHAPTER EVENT Registration FormName __________________________________________________ Organization ___________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________ Suite/Room/Apt. ________________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone__________________________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________

CHECK THE EVENT(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE REGISTERING:

$_______________ Total Enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express Check

Credit card no. ___________________________________________________________Exp. date ______________________________

Cardholder Name__________________________________________Signature _____________________________________________

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

CLE CREDIT: FCBA will be requesting accreditation from the State Bars of Virginia and California for continuing legal education credit. If approved, forms for Virginia and California will be available at the Seminar Registration Desk. Please note that FCBA does not obtain CLE credit for other states. The FCBA will, however, assist with applications to other states, but attorneys must apply individually for credit courses and submit any forms and payments necessary directly to the state bar.

The number of credits corresponds with the number of hours of course time, i.e., a two-hour seminar equals 2.0 hours of credit.

PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM AND A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE “FCBA” OR FAX OR EMAIL THE FORM TO:

Federal Communications Bar Association1020 19th Street, NW • Suite 325 • Washington, DC 20036Phone: (202) 293-4000 • Fax: (202) 293-4317Email: [email protected]


28TH ANNUAL CHAIRMAN’S DINNER Registration

Thursday, December 4, 2014THE WASHINGTON H ILTON HOTEL1919 CONNECT ICUT AVENUE , NW

FCBA FOUNDAT ION SPONSOR:* PURCHASE OF TABLE :

____ table(s) (ten guests per table) at $3,100.00 per table or ____ table(s) (ten guests per table) at $2,750.00 per table

* The FCBA Foundation is a charitable organization qualified under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the FCBA Foundation are tax deductible in the amount of $350 for each Sponsor Table. Tax ID # 51-0334407

INDIV IDUAL T ICKETS :

____ FCBA Private Sector Member ticket(s) at $275.00 each

____ FCBA Government/Academic/Law Student Member ticket(s) at $120.00 each

____ Non-Member ticket(s) at $375.00 each

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suite/Room/Apt. __________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________ Fax ________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________________________

$_______________ Total Enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express Check

Credit card no. ________________________________________________________ Exp. date __________________________

Cardholder Name ______________________________________ Signature __________________________________________

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO THE “FCBA” NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14.Federal Communications Bar AssociationChairman’s Dinner1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325Washington, DC 20036-6101Phone: (202) 293-4000Fax: (202) 293-4317E-mail: [email protected]

Pursuant to the Office of Government Ethics regulation on widely-attended gatherings (5 C.F.R. 2635.204(g)(2)), the Chairman’s Dinner appears to qualify as a widely attended gathering. The value of an individual ticket to the dinner is $275.00. Most employees of the Federal Communications Commission may be directly invited to attend the dinner as guests of individuals and organizations purchasing tables or tickets. In most cases, individuals and organizations may issue invitations to the Chairman’s Dinner without the involvement of the FCBA. Some agencies, departments and branches of the Federal Government, however, apply additional stipulations above the regulations issued by the Office of Government Ethics. Individuals who have signed the Administration’s Ethics pledge cannot accept invitations from most registered lobbying organizations or registered lobbyists. While this event has qualified as a widely-attended-gathering in previous years, each FCC employee is required to obtain individual ethics clearance based on matters they are working on within the Commission. Employees of the Commerce Department are required to obtain individual ethics clearance through the Department’s Office of General Counsel. Invitations to Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, and employees of the Department of State must be issued by the FCBA. Contact the FCBA for additional information. **Requests for invitations to be sent from the FCBA must be emailed to [email protected] by Monday, November 17. Invitations will be sent on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

RECEPT ION - 6 :00 P.M.D INNER - 7 :30 P.M. - INTERNAT IONAL BALLROOM

PLEASE NOTE THAT SEATING IS RESERVED AND TICKETS WILL BE PREPARED FOR PICK-UP FROM THE FCBA OFFICE AFTER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted and fees refunded if notice is received in writing no later than Wednesday, November 26. No refunds will be granted after this time.

BUSINESS ATTIRE


32nd Annual INSTITUTE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONSPOLICY & REGULATION REGISTRATION

CO-SPONSORED BY THE FCBA AND THE PRACT IS ING LAW INST ITUTE

Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5, 2014WASHINGTON H ILTON, 1919 CONNECT ICUT AVENUE , NW, WASHINGTON, DC

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suite/Room/Apt. __________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone______________________________Fax__________________________E-mail __________________________________

______ I am a member of the FCBA and/or PLI (Registration Fee is $1,525.50)

______ I am a Privileged Member of PLI (Registration Fee is $0.00)

______ I am not a member of the FCBA or PLI (Registration Fee is $1,695.00)

______ I wish to obtain state bar CLE credit for this program from __________________________ (name of state)

Four ways to register:MAIL THIS FORM AND A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE “PRACTISING LAW INSTITUTE” TO:Practising Law Institute1177 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10036

PHONE: FAX: WEB SITE: REGISTRATION DESK AT PROGRAM:(800) 260-4PLI (800) 321-0093 http://www.pli.edu (202) 483-3000

PLI’S SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL HARDSHIP POLICY: Full and partial scholarships to attend programs are available to judges, judicial law clerks, law professors, attorneys 65 and older, law students, pro bono attorneys, librarians and paralegals who work for non profit organizations, legal services organizations or government agencies, unemployed attorneys and others with financial hardships. To apply, send your request on your employer’s letterhead, stating the reason for your interest, along with the completed registration form on this brochure, to the PLI Scholarship Committee. All applications must be submitted four weeks before the date of the program. Students must submit a copy of their student ID card. Applications can be found at: www.pli.edu/product_files/scholarship_application.pdf.


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION 2014-2015 COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER REGISTRATION

NAME (please print) ___________________________________________________________ ORGANIZATION ___________________________________________________________

STANDING COMMITTEES

Access to Government Legislative Annual Seminar Planning Mass Media Commendations and Acknowledgements National Telecommunications Moot Court

Competition Conference Planning Privacy and Data Security Constitution and By-laws Professional Responsibility Continuing Legal Education Relations with Other Bar Associations Diversity Social Media / Membership and Marketing Engineering and Technical State and Local Practice FCC Enforcement Transactional Practice Homeland Security and Emergency

Communications Video Programming & Distribution

Intellectual Property Wireless Telecommunications International Telecommunications Wireline Judicial Young Lawyers Law Journal

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Charity Auction Mobile Payments International Chapters Telehealth

CHAPTERS

Atlanta New York

Carolina Northern California

Florida Pacific Northwest

Mid-Atlantic Rocky Mountain

Midwest Southern California

New England Texas

FCBA FOUNDATION COMMITTEES

Fundraising Publicity Golf Tournament Scholarships Mentoring Volunteer Services

Descriptions of the focus and work of Standing Committees may be found in the Constitution and By-laws in the FCBA Directory and on the FCBA website.

Please indicate your committee/chapter choices and return this form to: FCBA, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20036

Fax: 202-293-4317; Email: [email protected]

NOTE: Most announcements of committee and chapter meetings and events will appear in the FCBA Newsletter and/or on the FCBA’s website at www.fcba.org.


2014 FCBA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Order FormCopies of the 2014 FCBA Membership Directory are available for purchase at a cost of $60.00 for FCBA Members, $35.00 for Law Student Members, and $115.00 for Non-Members and in accordance with the terms set forth on this form. There is a 10% discount for orders of 10 or more Directories. (Please add 5.75% sales tax for orders sent to DC addresses).

Please note that the Directory is available solely for the personal and professional use of FCBA members and other purchasers of the Directory. All uses for commercial purposes are prohibited without prior written approval of the FCBA’s Executive Director. By purchasing the Directory and signing below, purchaser agrees that they will not, and will not knowingly authorize or permit others to, duplicate, reproduce or copy the information printed in the Directory without the express written consent of the Association.

Please send me _________ copy(ies) of the 2014 FCBA Membership Directory.

Signature (required) _______________________________________________________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________ Suite/Room/Apt. ______________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________

$_________Total Enclosed (Please add 5.75% Sales Tax for orders sent to DC addresses)

Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express

Credit card no. ___________________________________________________________ Exp. date _______________________

Cardholder Name_________________________________________Signature ________________________________________

Please make check payable to “FCBA”

PLEASE SEND THIS FORM TO:

Federal Communications Bar Association1020 19th Street, NWSuite 325Washington, DC 20036Phone: (202) 293-4000Fax: (202) 293-4317Email: [email protected]

The FCBA membership list also is available at a cost to FCBA members of $400.00 for the first order and $700 for each additional order (per calendar year), and $700.00 for non-members per order. Please call the FCBA office, (202) 293-4000, for further details.


CalendarDecember 4 28th Annual Chairman’s Dinner

December 4-5 32nd Annual PLI and FCBA Conference

December 9 Holiday Program and Networking Reception co-hosted by the FCBA International and Wireless Telecommunications Committees and Ericsson at the House of Sweden

December 11 Privacy and Data Security Committee Brown Bag Lunch

December 11 CLE Seminar: Internet Governance: Results of Plenipotentiary-14, and Prospects for IANA Transition and UNGA-15 presented by the International Telecommunications Committee

December 18 Young Lawyers Committee Career Panel and End of Year Social

December 28 Volunteer at Martha’s Table

January 15 International Telecommunications Committee Brown Bag Lunch

January 20 Professional Responsibility Committee Brown Bag Conference Call

January 27 Mobile Payments Committee Brown Bag Lunch

February 24 Fifth Annual Mentoring Supper presented by the FCBA Young Lawyers Committee and the WBA’s Communications Law Forum

April 12 FCBA/ABA/NAB 34th Annual “Representing Your Local Broadcaster”

May 8-10 Annual Seminar, The Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge, MD

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION1020 19th Street, N.W.Suite 325Washington, D.C. 20036www.fcba.org

NEWS December 4, 6:00 p.m. Hilton, 1919 ConnecticutSally Wentworth, Internet Society’s Vice President for Global Public Development Jackie Ruff, Vice President. International Public

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