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The FCBA is pleasedto announce a fallreception to meet andgreet new FCCChairman JuliusGenachowski andC omm i s s i o n e r sMeredith AttwellBaker and MignonClyburn on Wednes-day, September 30,5:30 – 8:30 p.m. atthe Newseum, 555Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. From 5:30 –6:30 p.m., the Newseum exhibits will beopen for attendees to tour and from 6:30 –8:30 p.m., the reception will be held in the7th floor Conference Center and Terrace.

Sponsorships of the event are available for$500 and $250, and include registrations tothe reception. Sponsors will receiverecognition in the September and Octobernewsletter and acknowledgement at the

Newsletter of the Federal Communications Bar Association

N E W S August 2009

This Month’sKey EventsInternationalTelecommunicationsCommitteeBrown Bag LunchDate/Time: Thursday, August6, 2009; 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.Location: VerizonCommunications, 1300 I Street,NW, Suite 400West, 4th FloorLarge Conference RoomTopic: Current Issues inMexico’s TelecommunicationsIndustry: foreign investmentrestrictions, resale permits,cable, interconnection, spectrumauctions and local areaconsolidationSpeaker: Ivan Ruiz, Presidentof Mexico’s Institute forTelecommunications Law� SEE PAGE 6

FCBAMembershipRenewalInstructions on how torenew your membershipfor FY 2010 (July 1, 2009 –June 30, 2010) wereemailed out to all membersin late June. Please seepage 3 for step-by-stepinstructions on how tocomplete the process andmake sure you maintainyour active member status.Please note that thedeadline was JULY 31,2009.

If you would like to updatethe committee(s) you areon, download the form athttp://www.fcba.org/upload/fy10committeeform.pdfand fax or mail it back to usat FCBA, 1020 19th Street,NW, Suite 325,Washington, DC 20036,Fax: 202-293-4317. Andplease remember, adonation to the FCBAFoundation, whilerenewing your member-ship, is always appreciated!

Index�CLE Seminars PAGE 4�Committee andChapter Events PAGE 6� Job Bank PAGE 16

13th Annual Golf Tournament Rescheduledto Thursday, September 10

FCBA Fall Reception to be held on September 30

event. Individual tickets to the reception arealso available at the following rates:Government, Academic and Law StudentMembers, $25; Private Sector Members, $95;and Non-members, $150. Please use theregistration form on page 19.

The Newseum is located at the intersectionof Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street,N.W., on America’s Main Street between the

FCC ChairmanJulius Genachowski

The FCBA Foundation golf tournamentoriginally scheduled for June 5 has beenrescheduled to Thursday, September 10. Wehope you will be able to participate! Lookfor the registration form on page 20 of thenewsletter.

This year’s tourney will take place Thursday,September 10 with a Shotgun start at 8:45a.m. at Worthington Manor Golf Club inUrbana, MD. As in previous years, ascramble (Captain’s choice) format will beused and the event is designed to ensure afun day no matter whether your handicap isthree, thirty or somewhere in between. AllEagle Sponsor Foursomes compete for the

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FCC CommissionerMeredith Attwell Baker

FCC CommissionerMignon Clyburn

Worthington Manor Golf Club

FCBA NEWS 2 AUGUST 2009

PRESIDENT’S Message

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONSBAR ASSOCIATION

© copyright 2009

1020 19th Street, N.W.Suite 325Washington, D.C. 20036-6101Phone: (202) 293-4000Fax: (202) 293-4317E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.fcba.org

OFF ICERSRobert L. PettitPresident

Bryan N. TramontPresident-Elect

Yaron DoriSecretary

Joseph M. Di ScipioAssistant Secretary

Ryan G. WallachTreasurer

Lauren M. Van WazerAssistant Treasurer

EXECUT IVE COMMITTEEMonica S. DesaiAri Q. FitzgeraldJennifer A. MannerCarol E. MatteyJanice I. ObuchowskiMary Beth RichardsMark D. SchneiderAmy R. WolvertonChristopher J. Wright

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVESDavid L. RiceMary E. Wand

DELEGATE TO THEAMERICAN BARASSOCIAT IONBrooks E. Harlow

YOUNG LAWYERSREPRESENTAT IVETarah Grant

FCBA STAFFStanley D. Zenor ([email protected])Executive Director

Kerry K. Loughney ([email protected])Director of Member Services

Wendy Jo Parish ([email protected])Administrative Assistant

Editor – Kerry LoughneyPhotographer – Mark Van Bergh

DEAR MEMBERS :

This has been a busy month of planning upcomingassociation events.

With a new leadership structure in place at the FCC, we areplanning a Fall Reception to welcome the new FCC Chairmanand Commissioners on September 30 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. atthe Newseum. From 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., attendees will be ableto tour the Newseum exhibits and from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., thereception will be held in the 7th Floor Conference Center and Terrace. I hope you’llmake plans to join us in welcoming them.

We’re also planning a reception with Commission bureau and office chiefs in mid-October, the 20th annual Charity Auction on November 12, and the Chairman’sDinner on December 10 (in conjunction with the PLI Conference).

Our CLE schedule will kick off on September 9 with a timely look at the lobbyingrules and restrictions in the new administration – sponsored by our ProfessionalResponsibility Committee. Major CLEs are also in the works by the Broadband andMass Media Committees in October and November.

Of course, committee brown bags are being planned for August and September.And don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 13th Annual FCBA Foundation GolfTournament – now rescheduled for September 10.

A complete list of upcoming programs and events can be found on page 24.

Also in this newsletter is a listing of committee and chapter co-chairs. I urge all ofyou to contact the co-chairs with ideas for committee lunches, CLE programs andother events that form the core of the association’s membership activities. Myhighest priority is to make sure that our programs are as timely, useful andinteresting as possible for the membership.

By now, all of you should have received membership renewal instructions. (If youhave not, you can also find instructions on page 3 of this newsletter.) Please renewtoday – and keep taking advantage of member benefits, including discounts toFCBA events and programs. Note to procrastinators: We’re going to try to publish anew FCBA directory as soon as we can in the new year. Because of publishingschedules, that essentially means that we need to have a complete membership listby early October. So, don’t be left out. Renew today!

Bob Pettit

Save the Date!The 23nd Annual Chairman’s Dinner will be held Thursday, December 10,2009 at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Watch the FCBA October Newsfor further details and the dinner reservation form.


Online Membership RenewalsIt is time to renew your membership. Your currentmembership will expire June 30, 2009 and by renewing,your membership will be good through June 30, 2010.Please note that the deadline was JULY 31, 2009.

TO RENEW ONL INE BY CREDIT CARD ANDMAKE A CONTR IBUT ION TO THEFOUNDAT ION :� Click the Login link at www.fcba.org or go to

https://www.netforumondemand.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=FCBA&WebCode=LoginRequired to log intoyour account. The primary email and password used tosign in MUST be the same as have been used for onlineregistrations in the past, by the individual who is beingrenewed. If the password is not known or has neverbeen activated, click on the Forgot your Password? linkand follow the instructions to generate a new password.

� To view your renewal invoice, go to the My Transactionslink. Here you can see a list of all your orders andinvoices.

� **Note: For details on a particular order click on thesmall box to the left of the order #.

� Go to the Online Store link. Make sure All Products isselected in the upper, left-hand pull-down box and clickthe Go button.

� Select FCBA Foundation Contribution, enter theamount, and click the Add to Cart button.

� Click Check Out. Select billing information and clickNext.

� Check the box for the Dues Renewal Order. Click Nextand follow the instructions to process your payment.

TO RENEW ONL INE BY CREDIT CARD:� Click the Login link at www.fcba.org or go to

https://www.netforumondemand.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=FCBA&WebCode=LoginRequired to log intoyour account. If the password is not known or has neverbeen activated, click on the Forgot your Password? linkand follow the instructions to generate a new password.

� Once logged in, go to the My Transactions link. Hereyou can see a list of all your orders and invoices.

� **Note: For details on a particular order click on thesmall box to the left of the order #.

� Click on the Pay Open Orders link at the top right of thepage of the My Transactions page.

� Choose the order/invoice you wish to pay and follow theinstructions to process your payment.

� You will receive a receipt for your credit card via emailwithin minutes of paying your dues.

TO RENEW BY CHECK :� Click the Login link at www.fcba.org or go to

https://www.netforumondemand.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=FCBA&WebCode=LoginRequired to log intoyour account. If the password is not known or has neverbeen activated, click on the Forgot your Password? linkand follow the instructions to generate a new password.

� Once logged in, go to the My Transactions link. Hereyou can see a list of all your orders and invoices.

� Click on the small box to the left of the order/invoice #for your dues payment and print the page.

� You must include the printed invoice along with yourcheck and mail to the address on the invoice.

� If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation tothe FCBA Foundation, please send in a check with yourrenewal and note the contribution amount.

We have been reminded that some firms/companies preferto pay for a group of membership renewals at one time withone check. In order to do this, each individual member willneed to print out his/her own invoice and as with maileddues invoices in the past, submit it for payment throughtheir internal channels. If we receive one check for multiplerenewals, a copy of each individual invoice must beincluded. If you are paying for multiple renewals by creditcard, you must pay each invoice individually online.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CANNOT CHANGE YOURMEMBERSHIP TYPE OR YOUR CONTACT INFORMATIONONLINE. If you need to make a membership type change,please contact Wendy Parish at [email protected] or call 202-293-4000 BEFORE paying the invoice. If you need tochange your contact information, please email your newinformation to [email protected].

To view your information in the new FCBA online directory,click on the Individual Directory link in the menu optionsafter you have logged in. Search for your entry information.Note that this directory only displays your name, address,email, and primary phone and fax number. Our databasecan still house more info, such as alternate phone and cellphone numbers, but it will not be reflected in the onlinedirectory.

COMMITTEE S IGN-UP

If you would like to update the committee(s) you are on,download the form at http://www.fcba.org/upload/fy10committeeform.pdf and fax or mail it back to us atFCBA, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325, Washington, DC20036, Fax: 202-293-4317.


Wednesday,September 9,6:00 – 8:15 p.m.Lobbying Rules for aNew AdministrationPresented by the ProfessionalResponsibility Committee

The Professional ResponsibilityCommittee will present a CLE Seminaron Wednesday, September 9, 2009,from 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. on LobbyingRules for a New Administration. Theprogram will be held at Wiley Rein LLP,1776 K Street, NW, Washington, DC.Experts will discuss what you need toknow about new restrictions anddisclosure requirements for lobbyingthe federal government. What guidancehas the new administration given foranyone advocating positions or seekingbenefits under the Recovery Act? Howare agencies implementing the new

policies? What legal and ethical issuesaffect you as an advocate?

To register, go to the FCBA websiteCalendar of Events or use the form onpage 18.

Agenda6:00 – 6:05 p.m.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONSPeter Connolly, Partner, Holland &Knight, LLP

6:05 – 6:50 p.m.LOBBYING DISCLOSUREBAS ICS - THE WHO, WHAT,WHEN AND WHERE OFDISCLOSUREModerator:Jane Mago, Executive Vice Presidentand General Counsel, NationalAssociation of BroadcastersSpeakers:Robert H. Bradner, Partner, Holland &Knight LLP

Caleb P. Burns, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP

6:50 – 7:00 p.m.BREAK

7:00 – 8:15 p.m.NEW RULES FOR ADVOCATESUNDER THE RECOVERY ACTCHALLENGES AND ISSUESModerator:Michael Altschul, Senior Vice Presidentand General Counsel, CTIASpeakers:Preeta D. Bansal, General Counsel andSenior Policy Advisor, OMBKenneth A. Gross, Partner, SkaddenArps Slate Meagher & Flom LLPMichael W. Macleod-Ball, ActingDirector, ACLUWashington LegislativeOfficeAustin C. Schlick, General Counsel,FCCAnne L. Weismann, Chief Counsel,Citizens for Responsibility and Ethicsin Washington

CLE Seminars

coveted Eagle Trophy, and many,many other prizes will be awardedthanks to the generosity of ourcorporate sponsors. Registrationincludes round, driving range, lightbreakfast and barbeque lunch.

In recognition of the current strainson everyone’s budgets, we have keptregistration fees unchanged fromlast year. But most importantly,remember that all proceeds go to theFCBA Foundation to supportfunding of unpaid communications-related legal internships and tuitiongrants for deserving District ofColumbia High School graduates—scholarships that are moreimportant than ever!

Even if you don’t play, there aremany other ways to support thistournament. If interested indonating prizes or hole sponsorship,please contact Kerry Loughney, 202-293-4000 or [email protected].

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White House and the U.S. Capitol andadjacent to the Smithsonian museumson the National Mall. Entrance for thisevent is located on 6th Street (FreedomForum), between Pennsylvania Avenueand C Street.

The Newseum – a 250,000-square-footmuseum of news – will offer visitors anexperience that blends five centuries ofnews history with up-to-the-secondtechnology and hands-on exhibits. It

features seven levels of galleries,theaters, retail spaces and visitorservices and offers a uniqueenvironment that takes museum-goersbehind the scenes to experience howand why news is made. The Newseumfeatures 14 main exhibition galleriesexploring news history, electronic news,photojournalism, world news and howthe media have covered major historicalevents such as the fall of the Berlin Walland the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Please join us for this special event!

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The Newseum at Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W.


ACCESS TO GOVERMENT

Christopher R. BjornsonMichelle W. CohenPeter A. CoreaHoward M. Weiss

ANNUAL SEMINARPLANNING

Luisa L. LancettiPatricia J. PaolettaCharla M. RathR. Michael Senkowski

COMMENDAT IONS ANDACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Michele C. FarquharHoward M. LibermanHarry C. Martin

CONFERENCE PLANNING

Kathleen Q. AbernathyThomas J. NavinMark D. Schneider

CONST ITUT ION ANDBYLAWS

Lee G. PetroM. Anne Swanson

CONT INU ING LEGALEDUCAT ION

Albert M. LewisFrank S. SimoneJennifer Tatel

DIVERS ITY

Edgar ClassMaurita K. ColeyWilliam E. Cook, Jr.Jessica J. Gonzalez

ENGINEER ING ANDTECHNICAL PRACT ICE

Regina HarrisonLaura StefaniJamison S. PrimeThomas P. Van Wazer

FCC ENFORCEMENT

Dennis P. CorbettTomW. DavidsonFrank G. LamancusaKris A. Monteith

HOMELAND SECUR ITYAND EMERGENCYCOMMUNICAT IONS

Rosalind K. AllenJeffrey S. CohenNneka EzenwaScott B. Tollefsen

INTELLECTUALPROPERTY

Daniel BrennerJames M. BurgerBenjamin E. Golant

INTERNAT IONALTELECOMMUNICAT IONS

Gardner FosterJennifer D. HindinRobert S. KoppelJennifer S. Ullman

JUD IC IAL PRACT ICE

Samuel FederL. Andrew TollinJoshua S. Turner

LAW JOURNAL

Donna C. GreggDeborah J. Salons

LEG ISLAT IVE

David R. GoodfriendAlexander D. Hoehn-SaricMatthew Hussey

MASS MEDIA

AnnWest BobeckRobert L. Corn-RevereParul DesaiKathleen A. Kirby

MEMBERSH IP ANDMARKET ING

James S. BlitzRobert E. BransonRoxanne McElvaneLaura H. Phillips

NAT IONALTELECOMMUNICAT IONSMOOT COURTCOMPET IT ION

Jennie ChandraRussell HanserBrian Murray

NOMINAT IONS

Mark D. Schneider

PR IVACY ANDDATA SECUR ITY

Eugenie N. BartonLinda CiccoAmy MushahwarS. Jenell Trigg

PROFESS IONALRESPONS IB I L I TY

Michael R. AlschulPeter M. ConnollyJane E. Mago

RELAT IONS WITH OTHERBAR ASSOCIAT IONS

Jennifer A. Warren

STATE AND LOCALPRACT ICE

Garnet M. HanleyJohn J. HeitmanAndrew M. KleinBrad Ramsay

TRANSACT IONALPRACT ICE

Mark BrennanChristine M. CroweMichael G. Jones

VIDEO PROGRAMMINGAND DISTR IBUT ION

Christopher A. FedeliBradley K. GillenRosemary C. HaroldSteven F. Morris

WIRELESSTELECOMMUNICAT IONS

Thomas S. Dombrowsky, Jr.Brian M. JosefR. Paul MargieJeanine Poltronieri

WIREL INE

Nicholas G. AlexanderHenry G. HultquistK.C. HalmBrita D. Strandberg

YOUNG LAWYERS

Micah M. CaldwellCatherine Hilke

Ad HocCommitteesBROADBAND

Barry J. OhlsonNancy J. Victory

CHARITY AUCT ION

Mark BrennanMicah M. CaldwellKyle D. DixonChristopher A. FedeliPaige Fronabarger

Tarah GrantKaren HeneinCatherine Hilke (Chair)Julie M. KearneyKerry K. LoughneyJane E. MagoAmy MushahwarNancy A. OryColin SandyMegan Anne StullRon Whitworth

ChaptersATLANTA

Carolyn T. RoddyKennard B. Woods

FLOR IDA

William P. CoxBeth KeatingDavid A. KonuchK. Patrick Meehan

MIDWEST

Robert R. NeumannRobert N. Reiland

NEW ENGLAND

David W. BoganGregory M. KennanJulie P. Laine

NEW YORK

TBD

NORTHERN CAL IFORNIA

Mary E. WandRyan M. F. Baron

PAC IF IC NORTHWEST

Judith A. EndejanGregory J. KoptaKevin D. MinskyDavid L. Rice

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Raymond GiffordAdam Peters

TEXAS

Bradford W. BayliffKevin K. Zarling

COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER CO-CHAIRS 2009-2010


COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER EventsEngineering and TechnicalCommittee

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Tuesday, September 15, 12:30 –2:00 p.m.Location: Chadbourne & Parke LLP,1200New Hampshire Ave N.W.Topic: It’s the kick-off brown bag of theEngineering & Technical Committee. Join usfor a discussion of upcoming activities andyour suggestions for the new 2009-2010 year.RSVP: By 9/11/09, to Karen Higa at 202-974-5764 or email to [email protected].

International TelecommunicationsCommittee

Event: Brown Bag LunchDate/Time: Thursday, August 6, 2009;12:45 – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Verizon Communications, 1300 IStreet, NW, Suite 400West, 4th Floor LargeConference RoomTopic: Current Issues in Mexico’sTelecommunications Industry: foreigninvestment restrictions, resale permits, cable,interconnection, spectrum auctions and localarea consolidation.Speaker: Ivan Ruiz, President of Mexico’sInstitute for Telecommunications Law. Mr. Ruizhas a J.D. from ITAM, Mexico, LLM, DukeUniversity, North Carolina. Mr. Ruiz is aMexican attorney specializing in thetelecommunications industry in which he hasworked for over 15 years as an officer ofMexico’s Federal TelecommunicationsCommission, General Counsel totelecommunications companies and legalcounsel to companies in the broadcast,wireless, satellite, and telephony sectors. Mr.Ruiz is also a professor of telecommunicationslaw at ITAM and an FCBA member.

RSVP by August 3 to: Jennifer Ullman [email protected]. Limited to 34people.**Cookies and refreshments will be served.

Professional ResponsibilityCommittee

Event: CLE SeminarDate/Time:Wednesday, September 9, 6:00 –8:15 p.m.Location:Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, NWTopic: Lobbying Rules for a NewAdministrationFor more information: See page 4.To register: FCBA website – Calendar ofEvents or use the form on page 18.

COMMITTEE AND CHAPTER News

Charity AuctionCommitteeThe 2009 Charity Auction is kickinginto high gear and we need your help tomake this year’s auction a huge success!Please volunteer to help us solicit greatprizes from local businesses—all FCBAmembers are encouraged to participate,regardless of experience. In addition, ifyou know people who work with orown businesses that might offer greatprizes, let us know. The co-chairs of thesubcommittee responsible for prizecollection are Jeremy Berkowitz, JustinFaulb, Matt Gerst, and MaryUnderwood. If you are interested involunteering some of your time, wewould greatly appreciate your help!Please send an email [email protected].

Constitution andBylaws CommitteeAt the request of the ExecutiveCommittee of the FCBA, theConstitution and Bylaws Committeerecently conducted a review of theFCBA Bylaws and made several changesto the status of certain committees, andmade several housecleaning changes aswell.

First, four previously “ad hoc”committees - Homeland Security andEmergency CommunicationsCommittee, Intellectual PropertyCommittee, Judicial PracticeCommittee, and the Privacy and DataSecurity Practice Committee — gainedfull committee status. Further, in lightof the development of the Internet, and

the recognition that many of thesubjects previously covered by theCyberspace Committee were alsorelevant to a number of specific practicecommittees, the Executive Committeeapproved the deletion of thatcommittee.

In addition, the Cable PracticeCommittee was changed to the VideoProgramming and DistributionCommittee so to acknowledge thedevelopment of alternative videodistribution platforms. Finally, thedescription of the Diversity Committeewas modified to reflect the excellentwork that the Committee hasundertaken to promote diversity in thecommunications industry.

This year, the co-chairs of theCommittee — M. Anne Swanson andLee G. Petro — have been tasked withthe enviable job of updating thedescriptions for the other Committees,and will undertake their annual reviewof the Constitution and Bylaws for anyother suggested changes. Any suchsuggestions will be compiled in a reportand delivered to the FCBA’s ExecutiveCommittee for consideration.

2009 FCBA Membership DirectoriesThe FCBA 2009 Membership Directories were printed and mailed to membersin late May. Please use the order form on page 23 to order additional copies foryour office.


At its June 25 Reception, the FCBApresented its second Excellence inGovernment Service award to Evan R.Kwerel. The award recognizes people withlong-term careers in the federal governmentin the field of communications who arededicated to the pursuit of excellence andpublic service. Evan, a Senior Economist inthe FCC’s Office of Strategic Planning andPolicy Analysis, and known worldwide forhis work on the academic underpinnings ofauction theory and its practicalimplementation, has served at the FCC since1983.

The FCBA also took this occasion of itsreception recognizing excellence ingovernment service to announce itscommendation of the FCC and NTIA stafffor their outstanding effort and outreach tothe American public to minimize thedifficulties inherent in the digital televisiontransition. For months, and even years,hundreds of FCC and NTIA staff haddedicated themselves to making the digitaltelevision transition work, culminating inthe efforts necessary to “cross the finish line”on June 12, 2009, less than two weeks beforethe reception. At the reception, the FCBAhosted representatives of the staff membersthat worked hand-in-hand with industry onthe digital television transition. While FCBAmembers understand as well as anyone thatthere is still work to be done to fully reap thebenefits of the digital transition, tomemorialize their efforts at the June 12,2009 deadline, the FCBA formallycommended the dedicated members ofgovernment working on the task.

SPRING Reception


SPRING Reception

Photos by Mark VanBergh


SPRING Reception

Arnold & Porter LLPBingham McCutchen LLPComcast CorporationConsumer Electronics AssociationCovington & Burling LLPFletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C.Internet SocietyLockheed Martin CorporationMehlman Capitol Strategies, Inc.Miller & Van Eaton, PLLCNational Association of Broadcasters

Sidley Austin LLPSkyTerra CommunicationsT-Mobile USA, Inc.VerizonWiley Rein LLPWilkinson Barker Knauer, LLPWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLPWireless CommunicationsAssociation International

XO Communications

Special Thanks to the SpringReception Sponsors!


SPRING Reception

Be it Resolved ThatThe Federal Communications

Bar AssociationCommends and Recognizes

The Digital Television Transition Teamsof the Federal Communications

Commission and theNational Telecommunications and

Information Administration

ForTheir Efforts in Outreachto the American Public to

Minimize the Difficulties in theDigital Television Transition

For almost two decades, the staff of the FCC and NTIAhave worked to transition the broadcast televisionindustry from analog technology to digital technology.Earlier this year, concerned that the public was not readyfor the changes that would come with this transitiondespite the tireless efforts of the FCC and NTIA staff,Congress extended the date set for the final transitionuntil June 12, 2009. For many months, the staff of theFCC and NTIA have committed themselves to addressingthe problems faced in this historic endeavor, reaching outto American citizens and traveling to where they live andwork in an effort to make as smooth as possible the digitaltransition. In an almost unprecedented effort, the FCCand NTIA staff have worked diligently with privateindustry on behalf of their constituents: the citizens ofthe United States. For this effort, the FCBA commendsthe digital transition team, including not only ChairmanCopps and Commissioners Adelstein and McDowell atthe FCC and Acting Assistant Secretary Anna Gomez andAssociate Administrator Bernadette McGuire-Rivera atNTIA, but the hundreds and hundreds of other leadersand staff who worked indefatigably over the past sixmonths, and prior years, under difficult circumstances toassist viewers of broadcast television throughout thisnation.

Unanimously Adopted by the Executive Committeeof the

Federal Communications Bar Associationon Behalf of All of Its Members

June 26, 2009


SPRING Reception


FCBA FoundationReports Successful2008-2009 YearThe Federal Communications BarAssociation Foundation, celebrating the18th Anniversary of its founding, had asuccessful year providing charitablesupport for education and children’sissues in furtherance of the goals set outin its Mission Statement to:

1) Support worthwhilecommunications-related andeducational projects, as well as othercommunity service projects, particularlythose directed towards children andstudents, through financialcontributions and through volunteerservices provided by Foundationmembers and others.

2) Foster greater public awareness andunderstanding of the development ofcommunications technology, resourcesand law.

The Foundation’s accomplishments thisyear included awarding about $140,000in college scholarships, plus laptopcomputers, to 11 students from fiveinner-city District of Columbia highschools; providing $40,600 in stipendsto eight law students who acceptedunpaid communications-related legalsummer internships; donating $75,000to Horton’s Kids and over $16,000 tothe FCBA Foundation ScholarshipProgram raised during the annualCharity Auction co-sponsored with theFCBA’s Young Lawyers Committee, andnumerous volunteer activities. Theseactivities, and the Foundation’s overallsuccess, is a direct result of the generoussupport of individual FCBA members,as well as their firms and companies.This Annual Report summarizes theFoundation’s activities during therecently completed 2008-2009 year.

TRUSTEES

The Foundation is governed by a Boardof Trustees, most of whom are electedby the FCBA membership, but which

also may include persons appointed inaccordance with the Foundation’s By-Laws. This year’s Trustee’s were RickChessen, Erin Dozier, Stacy RobinsonFuller, Julie Kearney, Donna Lampert,Larry Movshin, Henry Rivera, andMegan Anne Stull. The Foundation’sofficers, as elected by the Board ofTrustees, were: Jane Mago, Chair; MikeAltschul, Treasurer; Natalie Roisman,Assistant Treasurer; Celia Nogales,Secretary; Rick Whitt, AssistantSecretary.

Three non-Board members workedextensively with the Board as co-chairsof the Volunteer Services Committee,Joanna Georgatsos, Howard Weiss, andTom Van Wazer. The FCBA’s ExecutiveDirector Stan Zenor, Director ofMember Services Kerry Loughney,Wendy Parish and Ann Henson,provided invaluable support to theFoundation.

SCHOLARSH IP PROGRAM

The Foundation’s scholarship program,the Chairman Robert E. LeeScholarship Fund, is its most significantundertaking, both in terms of the fundsawarded and in the amount of timerequired to administer the program.The 11 scholarships, and the laptopsawarded to the scholarship recipientshave the Foundation committingapproximately $140,000 to this year’sscholarship program, helping these verydeserving students. The scholarshiprecipients and additional details aboutthis year’s scholarship program aredescribed in the report, which appearedin the July 2009 issue of the FCBANews.

The scholarships are awarded based ona number of different criteria, includingthe student’s predicted ability to succeedin college, past academic performance,participation in school activities, schoolattendance, service to the community,financial need, and other relevantfactors that may apply to eachindividual applicant. The scholarshipapplicants are reviewed on the basis of awritten application (including

biographical information, academicperformance and an essay) and apersonal interview with members of theFoundation’s Board of Trustees andother FCBA volunteers.

Erin Dozier and Stacy Robinson Fullerserved as the Foundation’s ScholarshipCommittee Co-Chairs, overseeing theentire program. They were responsiblefor contacting and coordinating withthe seven District of Columbia highschools from which the Foundationsolicited applicants: Bell MulticulturalHigh School, Calvin Coolidge HighSchool, Cardozo High School, McKinleyTechnology High School, ThurgoodMarshall Academy Public CharterSchool, Roosevelt High School, andSpingarn High School. The Foundationreceived 31 written applications. TheScholarship Committee Co-Chairsparticipated in and coordinated thereview of the written applications,which determined the 15 applicantswho would be interviewed. The Co-Chairs also participated in andcoordinated the applicant interviews, inwhich the Trustees and other membersof the FCBA participated. The Co-Chairs also attended the awardceremonies at several of the highschools to announce the scholarshiprecipients at those schools.

The Foundation thanks Alan Fischel,Lisa Fowlkes, Erin Kim, ElizabethMcIntyre, Nancy Murphy, and MarisaRoy for serving as the ScholarshipCommittee’s liaisons to each of theparticipating D.C. public high schoolsin 2008-2009. We also thank thefollowing volunteers for reviewingapplications, interviewing studentsand/or serving as mentors forscholarship recipients: DarrenAbernethy, Roz Allen, Dennis Amari,John Beahn, Shellie Blakeney, BobBranson, Karen Brinkmann, MariaCattafesta, Jennie Chandra, DebraClemens, John Conwell, AdamCopeland, Mary Crespy, Parul Desai,Allison Ellis, Nneka Ezenwa, JustinFaulb, Georgina Feigen, JackieFlemming, Paige Fronabarger, KatrinaGleber, Diane Griffin, Marla Hackett,

FCBA FOUNDATION News



Kathleen Ham, Timothy Harr, GinaHarrison, Mia Hayes, Sarah Jameson,Kathleen Jarmiolowski, Karen Johnson,Ken Keane, Angela Kronenberg, LuisaLancetti, Anisa Latif, Anne Lucey,David Marks, Patrick McFadden,Maury Mechanick, Marlee Miller, DavidO’Connor, Nancy Ory, Nirali Patel, LeePetro, Laura Phillips, Stephanie Podey,Joy Ragsdale, Alexander Ripps, A.Angélique Roche, Peter Ross, MarisaRoy, Kevin Ryan, Donna Rynex, MikeSenkowski, Peter Shields, Anjali Singh,Sally Smith, Christopher Sova, CindySpiers, Heidi Stack, Tara Thue, CherylTritt, Melissa Troiano, Nancy Victory,Kevin Walsh, Howard Weiss, RonWhitworth, Cody Williams, WesWright, Richard Young, and StefanieZalewski. Thank you also to theNational Association of Broadcastersfor making its offices available for theapplicant interviews.

The Foundation also continued itsmentoring program of soliciting FCBAmembers interested in serving as amentor to a scholarship recipient.Jennifer Holtz coordinated thisprogram. The mentors are available tohelp support the students in theirtransition to college. This is animportant component of the scholarshipprogram, as most of the scholarshiprecipients lack family members or otherpeople to whom they can turn whohave gone through the collegeexperience to provide advice andassistance. At year-end, theFoundation’s Board approved an eventwhere the scholarship recipients, theirmentors, and several Foundation Boardmembers attended the July 21Washington Mystics basketball game.Thanks to the National Association ofBroadcasters, who donated tickets totheir Executive Suite at the VerizonCenter for the Foundation to host thisevent.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Foundation’s internship programawards stipends from the ChairmanRobert E. Lee Scholarship Fund to lawstudents serving in unpaid

communications-related legal summerinternships. The Foundation madeawards to eight students, totaling$40,600. The base amount of eachstipend is $5,000, which is intended tohelp defray the student’s expensesduring the internship. One student isselected to receive an additional $600Max Paglin Award, in honor of theformer FCBA member, FCC GeneralCounsel and Executive Director, andfounder of the Golden JubileeCommission on Telecommunications.This year’s recipients, all interning at theFCC, are:

Jeremy Berkowitz, of CatholicUniversity of America, who will beworking at NTIA in the Office of PolicyAnalysis and Development

Kiersten Kamman, of IndianaUniversity Maurer School of Law-Bloomington, who will be working atthe FCC in the Media Bureau PolicyDivision

Linda Otaigbe, of the University ofVirginia School of Law, who will beworking at the FCC, InternationalBureau, Strategic Analysis andNegotiations Division

Anya Raytenberg, of GeorgeWashington University Law School,who will be working at the Library ofCongress in the Office of the GeneralCounsel

Kevin Ryan, of Catholic University ofAmerica, who will be working for theHouse Subcommittee onCommunications Technology & theInternet, House Energy and CommerceCommittee

Robert Samuel, of Wake ForestUniversity School of Law, who will beworking at the FCC in the Office ofCommissioner Robert McDowell

Rachel Sanford, of Catholic Universityof America, who will be working atNTIA in the Office of Policy Analysisand Development; MAX PAGLINAWARDWINNER - $600 STIPEND

Valerie Warner, of Emory UniversitySchool of Law, who will be working atNational Public Radio in the Office ofthe General Counsel.

Julie Kearney and Megan Anne Stullchaired the internship program. Thisincluded coordinating the distributionof notices of the Foundation’sInternship Program to law schoolsthroughout the country (a copy of theapplication also is posted on theFoundation’s website), and thencoordinating the review of the 34applications submitted. A group ofFoundation Trustees and FCBAmembers reviewed the applications,evaluating the applicants’ financialneed, academic achievements,community service, and the relationshipof their proposed internship tocommunications law.

CHARITY AUCT ION

The 2008 Charity Auction was held onNovember 6, 2008. Co-sponsored bythe Foundation and the FCBA YoungLawyers Committee, this year’s eventraised $75,000 to benefit Horton’s Kidsand over $16,000 to benefit the FCBAFoundation Scholarship Program.Founded in 1989, Horton’s Kids(http://hortonskids.org/) is a D.C.-basednon-profit organization that providesacademic and social services to childrenliving in one of the city’s mostunderserved neighborhoods.

The Charity Auction planningcommittee members were MarkBrennan; Micah Caldwell; ChristopherFedeli; Paige Fronabarger; Tarah Grant(Chair); Karen Henein; Catherine Hilke;Adam Kirschenbaum; Kerry Loughney;Larry Movshin; Nancy Ory; NatalieRoisman; Colin Sandy; Megan AnneStull; and Ryan Wallach.

The sponsors of the 2008 CharityAuction were: CTIA - The WirelessAssociation; Davis Wright TremaineLLP; Google Inc.; Hogan & HartsonLLP; Lawler Metzger Milkman &Keeney, LLC; Lockheed MartinCorporation; Morrison & Foerster LLP;


Sidley Austin LLP; Wiley Rein LLP; andWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

COMMUNITY SERV ICE

The Foundation continued its long-standing, monthly volunteer activities atMartha’s Table and McKenna’s Wagon.On the last Sunday morning of eachmonth, volunteers helped prepare mealsfor the homeless at Martha’s Table, andon the fourth Sunday of every monthvolunteers delivered meals to thehomeless in the District throughMcKenna’s Wagon (a mobile soupkitchen operated by Martha’s Table).Howard Weiss was responsible forcoordinating the Sunday morning mealpreparation, while Joanna Georgatsosand Tom Van Wazer coordinated theMcKenna’s Wagon volunteers.

FOUNDAT ION VOLUNTEEROF THE YEAR

At the FCBA’s annual meeting andluncheon on June 11, the Foundationrecognized Rudy Baca as its Volunteerof the Year. Rudy was a long-timesupporter of the Foundation’s effortsand was very involved in the CharityAuction, serving at the cashier’s table onthe night of the Auction for many years.

FUNDRAIS ING

The Foundation could not maintain orincrease the level of services it provideswithout the funds needed to do so. TheBoard of Trustees remained committedto funding scholarships and internshipsusing funds raised during the currentyear rather than drawing on theFoundation’s reserves. At the sametime, the Board hoped to further buildthe Foundation’s reserves towardseventually reaching a level at whichincome from the reserves is sufficient tohelp fund the Foundation’s on-goingwork. Fundraising is, therefore, acritical element to the Foundation’sability to fulfill its mission. MichaelAltschul and Larry Movshin co-chairedthe Foundation’s FundraisingCommittee, taking the lead in what wasa very successful year for donations,

particularly for the Robert E. LeeScholarship Fund.

Special thanks go to the followingcompanies and law firms for endowingspecific named scholarships for highschool students: 2008 FCBA CharityAuction Committee ($16,000); AT&TServices, Inc. ($25,000); ComcastCorporation ($8,000); Friends of KarenA. Kincaid ($12,000); Google Inc.($10,000); News Corporation($20,000); Sidley Austin LLP ($10,000);The DIRECTV Group, Inc. ($16,000); .The Foundation also thanks thesubstantial contributions to itsscholarship fund from: The Foundationgratefully acknowledges the support ofthe following companies, law firms andindividuals, who made significantcontributions to the program this year:Kathleen and Charles Abernathy;Michael Basile; Robert Beizer; BinghamMcCutchen LLP; Diane Burstein; DianeCornell; Seth & Diane Davidson; MarkDenbo; Erin Dozier; Paul S. Feira;Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC; JosephGodles; Tara Giunta; Patrick Grant;Joyce Gwadz; J.G. Harrington; JohnGriffith Johnson, Jr.; Kamlet Shepherd& Reichert, LLP; Julie Kearney;Lampert, O’Connor & Johnston, P.C.;Lawler, Metzger, Milkman & Keeney,LLC; Lerman Senter PLLC; John Logan;Jane Mago; F. Thomas Moran; Lois andLarry Movshin; David O’Connor; ScottPatrick; Laura Phillips; Qwest; CharlaRath; Henry Rivera; Natalie Roisman;Kenneth Satten; Peter Schildkraut;Mark Schneider; Skadden Arps SlateMeagher & Flom LLP; David Solomon;Anne Swanson; Jennifer Ullman;WillkieFarr & Gallagher LLP; Wiltshire &Grannis LLP; and Richard Zaragoza.The Foundation also thanks Microsoftfor providing free software for the laptopcomputers that the Foundation isawarding to its scholarship recipients.Thanks also to Comcast Corporation forunderwriting the production costs of thevideo of this year’s scholarship recipientsthat was shown at the June 11 FCBAluncheon.

The FCBA’s 22nd Annual Chairman’sDinner, honoring FCC Chairman Kevin

Martin, was held November 18, 2008 atthe Washington Hilton Hotel. Thesupport of law firms and companies thatpurchased sponsor tables raised morethan $25,000 for the Foundation’sScholarship Fund.

The 13th Annual FCBA FoundationHonorable Robert E. Lee Memorial GolfTournament will be held on Thursday,September 10, at the WorthingtonManor Golf Club in Urbana, MD. It isnamed in memory of former FCCChairman Robert E. Lee, who passedaway in April 1993 after serving on theFCC for almost 30 years. Thanks toRobert Branson; Alan Campbell;Jonathan Cohen; Peter Corea; JoeCramer; Tom Dombrowsky, Jr.; SteveGoodman; Phil Malet; Larry Movshin;Lee Petro; Joy Ragsdale; GlennReynolds (Chair); and Larry Walke whoserved on this year’s planningcommittee and once again will make thetournament a success.

CONCLUS ION

The Foundation’s Board of Trusteesworked hard this year to build upon thesuccess of past years. The continuedgenerosity and dedication of FCBAmembers contributed to making thisanother successful year for theFoundation, helping to make adifference in the lives of students andchildren who are the direct beneficiariesof the Foundation’s programs. As theyear ended, four Board members endedtheir terms (Rick Chessen; DonnaLampert; Jane Mago; and LarryMovshin), while four new membersprepared to start theirs (Kyle Dixon;Jamie Hedlund; Anita Wallgren; andJennifer Warren). The remaining andnew members of the Board of Trusteeshave a solid Foundation upon which tobuild and continue to fulfill the missionupon which it embarked 18 years ago,making a difference in the communityin which many of us work and live.

Jane MagoChair, 2008-2009FCBA Foundation



McKenna’s WagonSeeking Volunteersfor August 23McKenna’s Wagon is a mobile soup andsandwich wagon that goes “on location”to deliver food to the needy. For thosewho have volunteered, it has been awonderful experience and a great wayto help the needy in the D.C.community. This is an especially goodexperience for the teens and pre-teensamong us who do not have a fullappreciation of the many privileges theyenjoy. Community service credits arealso available.

The Wagon is a white van that is loadedup with sandwiches, snacks and soup.We meet at Martha’s Table at 4:45 pm incomfortable clothes and shoes. Martha’sTable is located in a yellow building at2114 Fourteenth Street, NW, in theDistrict, near the intersection of 14thand U Streets. On-street parking isavailable.

Upon arrival we get assignments (someof us will distribute snacks andsandwiches, others will serve soup), and

put on aprons before we depart in thevan to 5th and New York Ave., NW(near the new Convention Center). Weare driven by one of our experiencedvolunteers and the trip to distributionlocation takes about 10-15 minutes.

We serve about 30-75 people per visitincluding a few mothers who come forfood for their families. The area is wellpatrolled by police. The fooddistribution is conducted in an efficient,calm and orderly fashion and many ofthe people we serve are quiteappreciative of our efforts. Once weserve all of the food, we do a clean up ofthe immediate area. Total time for thedistribution takes about one hour andwe usually return to Martha’s Table byor before 6:30 p.m.

We would love to have you join us onone of our upcoming food runs whichare always on the 4th Sunday of themonth. If you are able to volunteeron August 23 or for one of the futuredates, September 27, October 25,November 22, or December 27, pleasecontact Joanna Georgatsos [email protected] or TomVanWazer at [email protected].

Volunteer Outreachfor Martha’s Table –August 30Martha’s Table feeds hundreds ofhungry, homeless adults and childrenon the streets of Washington daily,through its mobile soup kitchen.Children and friends are also welcome.We will begin at 10:00 am and workuntil 1:00 pm. Martha’s Table is locatedin a yellow building at 2114 FourteenthStreet, NW, in the District, near theintersection of 14th and U Streets. On-street parking is available. Volunteersare asked to bring food if possible, (e.g.,cold cuts, bread, peanut butter, jelly,vegetables and potatoes) because thecenter often runs out of donated food.

The FCBA volunteers on the lastSunday of every month, so mark yourcalendars now. For more information,contact Howard Weiss at 703-812-0471— [email protected].


FoundationStudentandMentorMysticsEventThe Foundation hostedits 2009 scholarshipwinners and theirvolunteer mentors at aWashington Mysticsbasketball game on July21. The Foundationwould like to thank theNational Association ofBroadcasters fordonating the use oftheir Executive Suite andall those whovolunteered to serve as amentor. A good timewas had by all.


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If the employer is listed, send the informationrequested directly to the employer. If you areresponding to a BLIND BOX listing, sendONECOPY of the information requested to KerryLoughney, Federal Communications BarAssociation, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325,Washington, DC 20036-6101, or EMAIL it [email protected]. Please clearly indicate theBlind Box number to which you areresponding. If you are applying to a Blind Box,you may enclose a separate note to the FCBAspecifying any organization to which you donot wish your application to be forwarded.Responses to Blind Box listings can be acceptedonly from FCBA members.

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Complete a Job Bank Form and send or fax theForm and the appropriate payment to KerryLoughney, Federal Communications BarAssociation, 1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325,Washington, DC 20036-6101. In addition,please email the text of the ad [email protected]. Listings and payment receivedby the 15th day of each month will appear inthe next month’s newsletter. If possible, adsshould not exceed 75 words. Please call theFCBA, (202) 293-4000, for a Job Bank Form.(No headhunters please).

LAW FIRM / CORPORATE

8.09.1Communications Associate – Davis WrightTremaine LLP, a full service, multi-practicefirm, is seeking an experienced (3+ years)associate with a background incommunications regulation to join our SanFrancisco office:

� JD and member of the California State Bar� At least 3 years of experience working withcommunications clients

� Excellent written and verbal communicationskills including presentation skills

We offer a professional, collegial workingenvironment; excellent benefits and theopportunity to work with seasoned partners inour communications practice group.

If interested in this position, please send (1) acover letter and (2) your resume to:

Email: [email protected]

Mail:Karen Baltier-Long, Office AdministratorDavis Wright Tremaine LLP505 Montgomery Street, Suite 800San Francisco, CA 94111

8.09.2Senior Corporate Counsel – ConsumerCredit, Banking and Financial Operations(Bellevue, WA) – This position will advise andpartner with a diverse group of internal clientson credit and finance legal issues implicated inthe development and launch of new productsand service. It will include development andnegotiation of documents related to consumercredit and debit, credit reporting and scoring,payment processing and mobile andconventional banking. It will include providinglegal advice on new and emerging financialservices, providing guidance on strategicbusiness relationships and counseling thebusiness on legal and regulatory issues, such asthe Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair DebtCollection Practices Act, Regulation E, thePayment Card Industry (PCI), data securitystandards and NACHA. The position will jointhe existing legal team supporting the FinancialOperations and Customer Care and will workclosely with other groups within the LegalDepartment on enterprise level operationalissues and projects.

Experience drafting and negotiating complexcommercial contracts is strongly preferred.Interest in and aptitude for consumer creditand collections issues, banking and electronicfinancial services matters including paymentcards, and emerging payment systems required.Aptitude for emerging technologies required.

Requirements include a law degree and at least8 years of experience; law firm and in-houseexperience preferred. Experience in theFinancial Services or related industriesrequired.

*Local candidates will be given priority, andrelocation will not be offered for this position.

T-Mobile USA offers a full range ofcomprehensive benefits. Please apply online atwww.tmobile.jobs and reference req. #216548.EOE.

8.09.3Staff Counsel – VerizonWireless is seeking atalented attorney to join its Regulatory LawGroup within the Legal & External AffairsDepartment as Staff Counsel in theWashington, D.C. office. This attorney willrepresent the company’s interests in federal andstate courts, as well as in proceedings before theFederal Communications Commission, statepublic utility commissions, and other agencies.Responsibilities also include drafting andreviewing applications for licenses and otherauthorizations, pleadings and other documents,assisting internal clients in complying withnumerous federal and state regulatoryrequirements and performing research into awide variety of telecommunications law issues,particularly in the area of wirelesstelecommunications. Qualifications include JD

with excellent academic performance from atop tier law school; active and in good standingwith admission in at least one state bar,preferably the District of Columbia; minimumof 5 years of relevant and recent legalexperience in a similar work environment (i.e.agency, law firm or corporate legal department)is required, with some telecommunications orhigh-tech industry experience, preferably inwireless services. VerizonWireless is an equalopportunity employer. Please apply online forJob Requisition 237024 athttps://careers.verizonwireless.com/.

8.09.4Telecom Associate – Mid-level to seniorattorney for our Telecommunications practicethat emphasizes international, satellite, Internetand wireless matters. Duties to include legalresearch, writing, and counseling of clients onlegal, commercial and technology matters,electronic commerce and the telecom industry;market developments; satellite licensing andregulation; the Satellite Home ViewerImprovement Act and Satellite Home ViewerExtension and Reauthorization Act; terrestrialspectrum licensing; electronic surveillance law;international privacy and data protection; andInternet interconnection and net neutrality.Minimum requirements: J.D. or equivalent,D.C. bar or membership eligibility, and at leastfour years of telecommunications legalexperience with an agency or law firm.Principals only - apply directly with resumeand transcript.

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is an equal opportunityemployer. All inquiries will be held in strictconfidence. Candidates apply directly to thefirm. Please forward cover letter, resume andlaw school transcript to:

Rosemary K. MorganDirector of Attorney Services and LegalRecruitingSteptoe & Johnson LLP1330 Connecticut Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20036-1795Fax: 202-828-3661Email: [email protected]

8.09.5Telecom Associate –Wilkinson BarkerKnauer, LLP, a mid-sized communications lawfirm, seeks an entry-level associate (1-2 years),ideally with experience in telecom and/ormedia issues. Candidates should haveexcellent legal research and writing skills,attention to detail, and a positive attitude.Please submit resume, law school transcript,writing sample and references [email protected]. Questions regarding theposition may be addressed to Natalie Roismanat [email protected] or 202-783-4141.

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Libby Beaty1960-2009Elizabeth Waeger (“Libby”) Beaty,Executive Director of the NationalAssociation of TelecommunicationsOfficers and Advisors (“NATOA”) and aformer FCC Assistant Bureau Chief,died of cancer June 12, 2009.

Libby was born and raised in Pinson,Alabama, northeast of Birmingham, andattended high school there. She craftedher own B.A. in business managementand fine arts from Warren WilsonCollege in Swannanoa, North Carolina.Following graduation, she worked inNew York City for RKO Pictures, Tri-Star Pictures and Children’s TelevisionWorkshop. Libby earned her J.D. atBrooklyn Law School.

Prior to joining NATOA in 1999, Libbyserved in several managerial positions atthe FCC, including Assistant BureauChief of the Cable Services Bureau andhead of its Financial Analysis andCompliance Division. In February of1999, she was named Deputy Directorof the Office of Legislative andIntergovernmental Affairs.

NATOA is a national organization oflocal appointed and elected officialspromoting community interests incommunications. During Libby Beaty’stenure, the organization broadened

beyond cable television regulation toinclude other important public policyissues such as community broadband,“Gov. 2.0,” wireless and public safetytelecommunications. The NATOA website home page praised Libby’s ten yearsas Executive Director for “herexemplary leadership and her fierceadvocacy on behalf of communitiesacross America.”

Elizabeth Beaty is survived by herhusband, Randy Noranbrock, and twosons, Jonathan and Nicholas, as well asher parents, Frank and Alvina Beaty ofPinson, Alabama, three sisters and abrother. A service of remembrance washeld Friday, June 26th, at the GeorgeWashington Masonic Memorial inAlexandria. NATOA has established aneducation fund for Libby’s sons, withdetails posted at www.natoa.org.


8.09.6Telecommunications Attorney (San Mateo,CA) – Fast-growing SaaS / VoIPtelecommunications company is activelyrecruiting a telecommunications attorney.Responsibilities: Oversee FCC and state PUCregulatory compliance, including USF and statetaxation matters; Oversee company complianceregarding CPNI, E911, CALEA and relatedmatter. Requirements: 3 + years telecomregulatory experience; VoIP or telephonysoftware experience; and prior FCC or PUCexperience preferred. Please send your resumeto [email protected].

Young Lawyers Committee Fundraiser:FCBA Shirts for Sale!The Young Lawyers Committee is selling FCBA polo shirts to benefit the FCBAFoundation. Perfect for summertime business casual! The shirts are navy blueand embroidered with the FCBA logo in white and amber. Available in women’ssizes S, M, and XL and men’s sizes M, L, and XL for $30 per shirt; available inmen’s XXL for $32 per shirt. $16 of the purchase price is deductible as adonation to the FCBA Foundation. To place an order, visit www.fcba.org andsubmit the form to the FCBA by fax (202-293-4317) or mail (1020 19th Street,NW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20036). For additional information, pleasecontact Kerry Loughney (202-293-4000; [email protected]) or Cathy Hilke (202-719-7418; [email protected]).

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InMEMORIAM

Interested in Hosting an FCBA event?The FCBA greatly appreciates the support of our members’ firms and companieswho provide space for our brown bag lunches, committee meetings, and CLESeminars throughout the year. We are, however, always looking for newlocations that can host FCBA events. We will be experimenting with some newpresentation technology in future CLE seminars, which require more technicalsupport than we have needed in the past.

In general terms, we need conference rooms that can seat at least 30 (more ifpossible) people at tables for brown bag lunches and committee meetings andconference rooms that can seat a minimum of 60 for CLE seminars. Firms andcompanies hosting brown bag lunches provide beverages and desserts; firmsand companies hosting CLE seminars provide beverages and snacks. CLEseminars are generally held from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Additionally, for CLEseminars we need facilities that can provide technology support formicrophones for as many as six speakers on a panel, the ability to tie the housesound system into a teleconference bridge, video projection capabilities forPowerPoint presentations, and access to the internet for presentations byspeakers. If your firm or company has the needed conference room facilitiesand capabilities and would be willing to host future FCBA activities, pleaseemail Stan Zenor, [email protected], or Kerry Loughney, [email protected].


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FCBA will, however, assist with applications to other states, butattorneys must apply individually for credit courses and submitany forms and payments necessary directly to the state bar. Thenumber of credits corresponds with the number of hours ofcourse time, i.e., a two-hour seminar equals 2.0 hours of credit.

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�� Wednesday, September 9, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. – CLESeminar on Lobbying Rules for a New Administration,Location: Wiley Rein LLP, 1776 K Street, NWCost: $95.00 for Private Sector Members; $50.00 forGovernment/Academic/Paralegal/Student Members;$25.00 for Government/Academic/Paralegal Members 5years or less out of school; $150.00 for Non-MembersRegistrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m., Friday,September 4, 2009


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SCHEDULE8:45 a.m. Shotgun start

CHAIRMAN LEEThe tournament is named in memory of formerFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Chairman Robert E. Lee, who passed away inApril 1993 after serving on the FCC for almostthirty years. Chairman Lee served as aCommissioner of the FCC for 28 years and wasinstrumental in the early development of colortelevision, among other contributions to federalcommunications policy.

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PLEASE SEND THIS FORM NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 TO:

Kerry LoughneyFederal Communications Bar Association1020 19th Street, N.W.Suite 325Washington, D.C. 20036-6101Phone: (202) 293-4000Fax: (202) 293-4317E-mail: [email protected]

The 20th Annual Charity Auction, benefiting Bright Beginnings andthe FCBA Foundation, will be held on Thursday, November 12, atthe Hamilton Crowne Plaza’s Sphinx Ballroom at the Almas Temple,1315 K Street, NW, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

ALL DONATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE FCBA OFFICE NOLATER THAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30.

Prize donations of any value may be “bundled” with other prizes forthe live or silent auction. Prize donations valued at the sponsorshiplevel of $1750 or greater will receive additional recognition. TheAuction Committee may offer any prize donation valued at less than$25 as a raffle prize.

20TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION Donation Form -NOVEMBER 12, 2009


THE 4TH ANNUAL ABA/FCBA PRIVACY & DATA SECURITY FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA COMPANIES CLE – MARCH 17, 2009 – DVD Now Available

If you missed this 4-hour Seminar, buy it now!This seminar focuses on new state and federal laws, guidelines, developments, and risks that will impact privacy and datasecurity for media and communications companies in 2009 and beyond under the new Obama Administration. It coveredissues related to mobile marketing, behavioral advertising, social networking, the CAN-SPAM Act, fax advertising, securitybreach notification laws, state encryption and security practices and policies for protecting SSNs and credit card data, and muchmore. This year a new session discussed contracting with third parties (including advertisers and your own affiliates),requirements for due diligence for service providers, mergers and acquisitions, and an overview of insurance policies andminimum coverage requirements for privacy and data security liability. It also provides implementation specifics for the FTC’snew Red Flag Rules that apply to any entity that defers payment of services or goods; the FTC’s enforcement effective date isMay 1, 2009. A wealth of written materials is also included on the DVD.

SESS ION I – PR IVACY AND DATA SECUR ITY I SSUES RELATED TO OPERAT IONS AND EMPLOYEES

SESS ION I I - PR IVACY AND DATA SECUR ITY I SSUES RELATED TO ADVERT IS ING , MARKET ING AND SALES

SESS ION I I I – DUE D IL IGENCE , CONTRACT, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Cost: $175.00 for ABA Communications Law Forum or FCBA Members $100.00 for Government & Student Members of Either Organization$300.00 for Non-Members

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PLEASE SEND OR FAX THIS FORM TO:

Wendy ParishFederal Communications Bar Association1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 325Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202-293-4000Fax: 202-293-4317E-mail: [email protected]


2009 FCBA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Order Form

Copies of the 2009 FCBA Membership Directory are available for purchase at a cost of $60.00 for FCBA Members, $35.00 forLaw 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 D.C. addresses).

Please note that the Directory is available solely for the personal and professional use of FCBA members and other purchasers of theDirectory. All uses for commercial purposes are prohibited without prior written approval of the FCBA’s Executive Director. Bypurchasing 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 2009 FCBA Membership Directory.

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Signature_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please make check payable to “FCBA”

PLEASE SEND OR FAX THIS FORM TO:

Wendy ParishFederal Communications Bar Association1020 19th Street, N.W.Suite 325Washington, D.C. 20036Phone: (202) 293-4000Fax: (202) 293-4317E-mail: [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 additionalorder (per calendar year), and $700.00 for non-members per order. Please call the FCBA office, (202) 293-4000, for further details.


CalendarAugust 6 International Telecommunications Committee Brown Bag Lunch

August 23 Volunteer for McKenna’s Wagon

August 30 Volunteer for Martha’s Table

September 9 CLE Seminar on Lobbying Rules for a New Administration

September 10 13th Annual FCBA Foundation Golf Tournament

September 15 Engineering and Technical Committee Brown Bag Lunch

September 30 FCBA Fall Reception to Meet and Greet New FCC Chairman Genachowski and Commissioners Attwell Baker and Clyburn

November 12 20th Annual Charity Auction

December 10 23rd Annual Chairman’s Dinner

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

Save the Date ofThursday, November 12, 2009

for the20th Annual

FCBA Charity AuctionLOCAT ION :

Hamilton Crowne Plaza HotelSphinx Ballroom at the Almas Temple

1315 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20005

To donate auction items, fill out the Auction DonationForm on page 21 of this newsletter.

If you are interested in being an Auction sponsor or haveany questions, please contact Kerry Loughney, 202-293-

4000, [email protected].

To volunteer, contact [email protected]. Many volunteer opportunities start in August!

Proceeds to benefit Bright Beginnings and the FCBA Foundation

Online Directory InformationThe online directory is accessible through your onlineaccount used to renew membership and register forevents.

TO ACCESS THE ONL INE D IRECTORY:

Click the Login link at www.fcba.org. The primary emailand password used to sign in MUST be the same as havebeen used for membership renewal and onlineregistrations in the past. If the password is not known orhas never been activated, click on the Forgot yourPassword? link and follow the instructions to generate anew password.

One logged in, click on the Individual Directory link inthe menu options. Search for your entry information.Note that this directory is different than the one we’veused previously, and only displays your name, address,email, and primary phone and fax numbers. Ourdatabase can still house more info, such as alternatephone, fax and cell phone numbers, but it will not bereflected in the new directory.

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