NOVEMBER 2003 Newsletter of the Federal Communications Bar Association
14th Annual Charity Auction on FCBA Enforcement Thursday, November 20 CLE Seminar in
The 14th Annual Charity Auction celebrity guest Senator Conrad Atlanta on will be held on Thursday, November Burns who will open up the live November 17 20, 2003 at the Hamilton Crowne auction bidding. Former CTIA Plaza’s Sphinx Ballroom at the President Tom Wheeler also will The Atlanta FCBA Chapter, in coopera- Almas Temple, 1315 K Street, 14th & highlight his auctioning skills (honed tion with the FCBA’s FCC Enforcement 1 K Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C., during the FCC's spectrum auctions), Committee, is planning a /2 day beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event is and SBC's Dorothy Attwood and Enforcement CLE Seminar on Monday, free and open to the public. AT&T's Bob Quinn will unite on stage November 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 as joint auctioneers in the live auction p.m., immediately followed by a cocktail This year’s Charity Auction Committee to raise money for this year's reception. The seminar will be held on has selected the Spanish Education beneficiary,SED. the 53rd floor of the offices of Troutman Development Center (SED) as its Sanders LLP, 600 Peachtree Street, NE, beneficiary of the evening’s proceeds. This year’s GRAND PRIZE for the Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. SED is a non-profit entity that provides raffle is an 80-hour TiVo™ digital An agenda follows this article and a educational programs for Spanish- video recorder, complete with Registration Form is on page 20 of this speaking children to help them service for the lifetime of the recorder. newsletter. Registrations are due by develop the skills essential to their Raffle tickets are currently available Wednesday, November 12. future educational success, and to from numerous FCBA members and develop each child’s fluency in English. will be on sale at various FCBA events. The FCBA is seeking CLE approval in SED also provides child care for pre- If you would like to purchase or sell Georgia and Virginia for approximately school children in order to allow their tickets, please contact Tony Lin 3.5 credit hours. Other states should parents to work or advance their own ([email protected]) or Heidi comply if VA approves. The FCBA education. Kurtz ([email protected]). is already an accredited provider in VA and CA. The Auction Committee is in the This year’s Charity Auction sponsors process of seeking donations of are: Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Hughes products and services to be used as Network Services Inc.; INTELSAT; FCBA Enforcement CLE auction and raffle prizes (See auction Lawler Metzger & Milkman, LLC; Program Agenda donation form on page 19). If you Lockheed Martin Corporation; would like to donate a prize, please Trimble Navigation, Ltd.; Vodafone contact Heidi Kurtz - [email protected]. Americas, Inc.; and Willkie Farr & Monday, November 17 Gallagher LLP. This year's Charity Auction will again 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. feature famed cattle-auctioneer and REGISTRATION
1:00 - 1:15 p.m. WELCOME & PROGRAM INTRODUCTION IN THIS 3 Special Events • Richard Keck,Co-Chair,FCBA Atlanta Chapter 9 Committee and Chapter Events • Alexandra Wilson,FCBA President Issue: 15 Job Bank www.fcba.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
DEAR MEMBERS: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION © copyright 2003 In very short order,many of us will be seized by our annual panic attack: what should I get my loved ones this upcoming holiday 1020 19th Street,N.W. season? As my teenage son constantly reminds me, cash is Suite 325 Washington,D.C.20036-6101 always a welcome option. My sentimental response is that a gift Phone: (202) 293-4000 lovingly selected just for him – perhaps tube socks or underwear Fax: (202) 293-4317 – would be a better reminder of the special place he holds in my E-mail: [email protected] heart. Website: http://www.fcba.org
OFFICERS All bantering aside, the FCBA and its charitable arm, the FCBA Foundation, are about to get into the holiday spirit. On November 20, the Young Alexandra M.Wilson President Lawyers Committee and the Foundation will co-host the FCBA’s 14h Annual Charity Auction at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel. A virtual army of dedicated young (and Harry C. Martin President-Elect not so young) FCBA members has planned an evening of holiday cheer and rampant Michele C. Farquhar spending that will benefit more than one good cause. All of the money raised at the Secretary auction – the ever-welcome “cash”— will be given to this year’s selected charity, the Jennifer A.Warren Spanish Education Development Center. And the FCBA members who so generously Assistant Secretary bid for prizes will walk away with a wide range of neat items (sorry,no tube socks) that Diane J. Cornell they can use for holiday giving or their own personal treats. With U.S. Senator Conrad Treasurer Burns and CTIA’s Tom Wheeler agreeing to serve as our celebrity auctioneers, the James S. Blitz evening promises to be great fun, so I hope you will join us for this worthy cause. Assistant Treasurer
Another gift that keeps on giving is your FCBA membership. Last month, FCBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE members enjoyed the second annual Oktoberfest with the FCC Bureau Chiefs. Rebecca L. Dorch Featuring German drink and food, the reception provided an excellent opportunity for Yaron Dori our members to meet the Bureau and Office Chiefs and some of their senior staff, as Carolyn W.Groves well as to catch up with colleagues. Many thanks to the 46 sponsors, listed in this Selina Y.Khan Byron F.Marchant newsletter, who helped make that event possible. Our first-ever FCBA breakfast, with Mark D. Schneider FCC Chief of Staff Bryan Tramont, also was a great success. Despite the early morning Peter D. Shields hour, Bryan discussed the Commission’s upcoming agenda with an enthusiastic FCBA Bryan N.Tramont audience. We also were extremely fortunate to have Chairman Michael Powell and Sheryl J.Wilkerson former Chairman Bill Kennard participate with other distinguished speakers at the Harry Wingo Christopher G.Wood second annual Career Night for law students and young lawyers on October 23.
CHAPTER These, of course, are just some of the FCBA’s “signature events” for the fall of 2003. We REPRESENTATIVES are looking forward to this month’s luncheon with FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein on November 5. On December 4, we will hold the FCBA’s holiday season Ellen S.Agress Suzanne K.Toller highlight,the 17th Annual Chairman’s Dinner with FCC Chairman Michael Powell. And by the end of December, the FCBA will have hosted four other CLE events and a half- DELEGATE TO AMERICAN day enforcement seminar in Atlanta, co-sponsored the 21st Telecommunications BAR ASSOCIATION Institute with PLI, and held numerous other committee brown bag lunches and activities. R. Clark Wadlow
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As you avail yourselves of these opportunities, I hope you will take some time to tell Stanley D. Zenor others about the benefits of participating in the FCBA. Over the past few weeks, the FCBA’s Membership and Marketing Committee has launched a membership drive DEPUTY DIRECTOR aimed at spreading the word about the FCBA to communications professionals of all Heidi M.Kurtz kinds. You may be contacted “officially”to participate in this effort. But even if you are Editor - Heidi M.Kurtz not formally approached, you can lend support by sharing information about the Photographer - Mark Van Bergh association and encouraging your colleagues to join. New members broaden our horizons and strengthen our professional community. With new ideas, new contacts and new enthusiasm, they help us stay relevant to the communications bar we serve. Password as of November 10,2003:599
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law students. Sponsors will receive the House Commerce Committee. FCBA Chairman’s recognition in the FCBA News, the din- Hewitt Pate, Assistant Attorney General, Dinner – December ner program, and a slide show at the Antitrust Division, Department of Justice, event. will be the featured luncheon speaker on 4, 2003 December 4. Other highlights include The Chairman’s Dinner sells out each four panel discussions dealing with wire- The 17th Annual FCBA Chairman’s year, so be sure to order your tickets line telephone, wireless telecommunica- Dinner, where FCC Chairman, Michael early. Ticket orders and payment must be tions, the Internet and the telecommuni- K. Powell will give remarks, will be held received no later than Friday, cations future. Additionally, the Institute on Thursday, November 14, 2003. Seating is will feature tutorials by key FCC staff offi- December 4, reserved and tickets to the dinner will be cials: William Maher, Chief of the 2003, at the mailed on Monday, November 24th. Wireline Competition Bureau; John Washington Hilton Table assignments will not be made until Muleta, Chief, Wireless & Towers. This is payment is received. Please use the Telecommunications Bureau; David the premiere, annu- registration form on page 17 to order Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau; al FCBA event you tickets to the dinner. and General Counsel John Rogovin. can’t afford to Donald Abelson, Chief of the FCC’s miss. International Bureau, and Janice Obuchowski, Ambassador to WRC, also The deadline for December 4-5, 2003: Powell will provide a discussion on international ordering tickets is Annual issues. Friday, November 14, 2003. Individual tickets are priced at $160 for Telecommunications Once again, the conference agenda will members, $225 for non-members, and Conference include a debate – this year, on “The Role $100 for government/academic attor- of Federal vs State Regulation”, with neys. Tables of 10 may be requested for This is the final notice for the 21st Bradford Ramsay, General Counsel of $1,600.00. In addition, the FCBA is offer- annual Federal Communications Bar NARUC facing off against Dorothy ing an opportunity for our members to Association/Practising Law Institute Attwood, Vice President of SBC, and contribute to the FCBA Foundation as on “Telecommunications Policy and with Harry Martin, FCBA President- Sponsors of the Chairman’s Dinner by Regulation”. A full agenda and registra- Elect, as moderator. FCBA President purchasing tables of ten at $1,950.00 per tion form for this December 4-5 confer- Alexandra Wilson will open the table, $350.00 of which will be donated ence at the Ronald Reagan Center is on Institute, and Henry Rivera, Clark to the Foundation. Last year, the pages 3 and 22. Wadlow and Dick Wiley, of the FCBA’s Sponsors contributed more than Conferences Committee, will serve as $30,000.00 to the Foundation. This The program will be keynoted by FCC overall program chairs. In addition, a money was used to fund scholarships for Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein number of Association members will college-bound students from area high and Kevin Martin and Congressman moderate various program segments. schools, and for summer internships for Robert Goodlatte (R-VA), a Co-Chair of AGENDA Chairman’s Dinner – Ethics Regulation Thursday, December 4 Pursuant to the Office of Government Ethics regulation on widely attended gatherings (5 C.F.R. §2635.204(g)(2)), non-sponsors of an event may issue 9:00 a.m. invitations directly to Federal employees provided that at least 100 persons are WELCOME expected to attend the event and the non-sponsor’s offer does not exceed Alexandra M. Wilson, President, $285.00 in value. The Chairman’s Dinner meets both of these requirements. Federal Communications Bar Association, Therefore, please note that organizations and individuals may issue Vice President of Public Policy, Cox invitations to the Chairman’s Dinner directly to Federal employees without the Enterprises,Inc. involvement of the FCBA. Howard G. Maurer, Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute While this event has been cleared by the Office of General Counsel in previous years, each FCC employee is required to obtain individual ethics clearance based on the matters you are working on within the Commission. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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TELECOM CONFERENCE Telecommunications Industry 4:00 p.m. PANEL #3: INTERNET CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Association (TIA) DEVELOPMENTS FCBA Co-Moderators: 9:10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1.Erick Soriano,Kelley Drye & Warren, OVERVIEW NETWORKING LUNCHEON LLP Henry M. Rivera,Vinson & Elkins R. Hewitt Pate,Assistant Attorney 2.Lee J. Tiedrich,Covington & Burling R. Clark Wadlow,Sidley Austin Brown General,Antitrust Division,U.S. Panelists: & Wood Department of Justice 1.David Baker,Vice President,Law and Richard E. Wiley,Wiley Rein Public Policy,Earthlink & Fielding,LLP 1:45 p.m. 2.Vinton Cerf,Senior Vice President, FCBA Conference Committee Co-Chairs WIRELESS TUTORIAL Architecture and Technology,MCI John Muleta,Chief,Wireless 3.Mindy Ginsburg,Director, 9:15 a.m. Telecommunications Bureau,Federal Government Relations,Neustar CONGRESSIONAL KEYNOTE Communications Commission 4.Kerry Knott,Vice President,Federal Congressman Robert Goodlatte (R- Government Affairs,Comcast VA),Co-Chair,House Internet Caucus 2:15 p.m. 5.J. Scott Marcus,Senior Advisor for PANEL #2: DEVELOPMENTS Internet Technology,Office of Plans and 9:50 a.m. IN WIRELESS Policy,Federal Communications FCC KEYNOTE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Commission Honorable Jonathan S. Adelstein, FCBA Co-Moderators: 6.Peter K. Pitsch,Communications Commissioner,Federal Communications 1.Carolyn Brandon, Wilkinson Barker Policy Director,Intel Corporation Commission & Knauer,LLP 2.R. Clark Wadlow,Sidley Austin 5:00 p.m. 10:25 a.m. Brown & Wood ADJOURNMENT BREAK Panelists: 1.Diane Cornell,Vice President for 10:40 a.m. Regulatory Policy,Cellular Friday, December 5 WIRELINE TELEPHONE Telecommunications and Internet TUTORIAL Association (CTIA) 9:00 a.m. William F. Maher, Jr.,Chief,Wireline 2.Gregory Elias,Democratic General OPENING REMARKS Competition Bureau,Federal Counsel,Senate Commerce Committee Kevin Martin,Commissioner,Federal Communications Commission Staff Communications Commission 3.Luisa Lancetti,Vice President for 11:10 a.m. Federal Regulatory Affairs/PCS,Sprint 9:20 a.m. PANEL #1: DEVELOPMENTS PCS DISCUSSION ON IN WIRELINE TELEPHONY 4.Jennifer Manner,Legal Advisor, INTERNATIONAL ISSUES FCBA Co-Moderators: Office of Commissioner Kathleen Donald Abelson,Chief,International 1.Ruth Milkman,Lawler,Metzger & Abernathy,Federal Communications Bureau,Federal Communications Milkman Commission Commission 2.Henry M. Rivera,Vinson & Elkins 5.Steve Sharkey,Director,Spectrum Janice I. Obuchowski,Ambassador to Panelists: and Standards Strategy,Motorola WRC/President,Freedom Technologies, 1.Susanne Guyer,Senior Vice President, 6.Jennifer Warren,Senior Director, Inc. Federal Regulatory Affairs,Verizon Trade & Regulatory Affairs,Lockheed Moderator: 2.Royce Holland, Chairman and Chief Martin Corporation Scott Blake Harris,Harris Wiltshire & Executive Officer,Allegiance Telecom, Grannis,LLP Inc. 3:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 3.Rebecca Klein, Chairman,Public BREAK Tutorial on FCC Legal Issues Utility Commission of Texas John Rogovin,General Counsel,Federal 4.Christopher Libertelli,Legal Advisor, 3:30 p.m. Communications Commission Office of Chairman Powell,Federal TUTORIAL ON FCC Communications Commission ENFORCEMENT 10:30 a.m. 5.Joel Lubin,Vice President,Federal David Solomon,Chief,Enforcement BREAK Policy Affairs,AT&T Bureau,Federal Communications 6.Grant Seiffert,Vice President, Commission External Affairs and Global Policy,
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10:45 a.m. DEBATE: “THE ROLE OF FCC Equipment • telephone registration (preview only) FEDERAL VS. STATE Regulation • Role of Telecommunications REGULATION” Certification Bodies (TCBs) J. Bradford Ramsay,General Counsel, How (and Why) the National Association of Regulatory Utility • Enforcement (preview only) Commissioners (NARUC) FCC Regulates • Practice pointers (waivers,rule inter- vs. Transmitters, Computers, pretations,sales contracts,permissible Dorothy Attwood,Vice President,SBC activities prior to authorization, Moderator: and Other Devices changes to authorized equipment, Harry Martin, President-Elect,Federal Contact: FOIA issues,etc.) Communication Bar Association,Fletcher Mitchell Lazarus Heald & Hildreth,PLC Fletcher,Heald & Hildreth,PLC 703-812-0440 11:30 a.m. Communications [email protected] PANEL #4: Law 101 Returns TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRST SESSION (45 MIN- FUTURE February 3-4, 2004 UTES) — MITCHELL LAZARUS FCBA Co-Moderators: The FCBA and the Georgetown 1.Michele Farquhar,Hogan • Introduction: purpose of equipment University Law Center’s Continuing & Hartson,LLP regulation;trends toward deregulation Legal Education Program, will once 2.Richard E. Wiley,Wiley Rein & • A brief history again be teaming up to host the 5th Fielding,LLP Annual Communications Law 101 Panelists: • Categories of regulated devices: inten- Seminar in Washington,D.C. 1.Rudy Baca,Global Strategist, tional radiators,unintentional radia- Precursor Group tors,ISM devices,telephone terminal This year’s Comm Law 101 seminar has 2.Dale N. Hatfield,Director, equipment changed its focus from basic legal ele- Interdisciplinary Telecommunications • Regulatory procedures (for each: ments of communications law practice Program,University of Colorado scope,relative burden,outline of pro- and will instead focus on the technology 3.Clarence L. Irving, Jr.,President, cedure): making communications possible. Each Irving Information Group day of the seminar will be initiated by an 4.Dr. Robert Pepper,Chief of Policy • verification introductory discussion of the day’s tech- Development,Federal Communications • Declaration of Conformity Commission 5.Edmond J. Thomas,Chief,Office of • certification CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Engineering and Technology,Federal Communications Commission 6.Audrey L. Allison,Director, International Regulatory Affairs- Casting Call Seminar West 2004 Americas,The Boeing Company Volunteers
12:30 p.m. Okay, there won’t be any camera crews, but the FCBA does plan to stage the ADJOURNMENT popular Seminar West again on September 17-19, 2004, at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley,CA. We are looking for a few volunteers to help us plan the agenda and the various events associated with the seminar. It won’t take FCBA CLE Seminar — much time and will give you an opportunity to work with colleagues on January 13, 2004 something other than Media Ownership Rules or the Triennial Review Order. In past years, the FCBA has tried to focus Seminar West on transactional and The FCBA will host a CLE Seminar on operational issues, but we are open to other ideas. We are eager to FCC Equipment Regulation in January. hear your suggestions for topics that might be interesting enough to lure you to Registration information and final details the West Coast for a few balmy days next September. about the location will be available in the For more information, please contact Anne Hoge at [email protected] or December issue of the FCBA News. Michael van Eckhardt at [email protected] Topics to be covered are as follows:
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COMM LAW 101 10:15-11:00a.m. Moderator: Jennifer Gilsenan, Co- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 WIRELINE Chair,FCBA International Practice How the wireline network works Committee Copper vs.Fiber Optics nical topics by Dale Hatfield. Dale, for- Panelists: FCC representative Moderator: Matt Brill, Co-Chair,FCBA mer Chief of the Office of Engineering Law Firm representative Common Carrier Practice Committee and Technology of the FCC, will provide a Industry representative Panelists: Jeff Goldthorp, FCC technical overview of communications Bob Lucky (retired Telecordia) - invited technologies on the first day of the semi- 3:30-3:45 p.m. Stagg Newman, former FCC Chief nar and discuss the ongoing convergence BREAK Technologist of technology with the advent of digital SBC Representative communications. Each area of communi- 3:45-4:45p.m. cations, including wireline, wireless, broad- BROADCASTING 11:00-11:45 a.m. casting, satellite and cable, will be dis- How traditional analog and new digital CABLE cussed in small panel sessions of leading television broadcasting platforms work How the cable network works experts in the government, private prac- Technology assumptions made as part of Coax vs.future technologies tice and academic community. The sec- DTV regulatory framework Moderator: Quyen Truong, Co-Chair ond day of the seminar will be highlighted Migration from analog AM/FM to digital FCBA Cable Practice Committee by a panel led by Bryan Tramont, FCC radio Panelists: Stagg Newman, former FCC Chief of Staff, discussing the future of Moderator: Ellen Goodman (Academic) Chief Technologist communications technology. Panelists: Amy Nathan, FCC Christopher Bowick, Cox Lynn Claudy, NAB Communications The agenda as of late October is below Michael Petricone, CEA Comcast representative and a registration form is on page 23. Bob Okun, NBC The rates are still low and the CLE credits New Technologies Rep. 12:00-1:30 p.m. available are still high, so send in your LUNCH - KEYNOTE registration today! Focus on transition from traditional regu- February 4, 2004 lations which led to differentiation Agenda between technology platforms to new 9:00-10:00 a.m. regulatory environmental focused on CONVERGENCE functional types of services such as Comm Law 101: Voice,Video,and Data Services voice,video,and data. Everything You Wanted Competing Technologies Speaker: Dale Hatfield (or Didn’t Want) to Know Day 1 (continued – afternoon ses- sion to focus on radio services) About Communications 10:00-10:15 a.m. BREAK Technology 1:45-2:45 p.m. WIRELESS 10:15-11:45 a.m. February 3, 2004 Basics of different wireless services THE NEXT BIG THING Licensed vs.unlicensed;mobile vs fixed Panelists will discuss breaking innova- 9:00-10:00 a.m. services tions in their fields of expertise that they Future technology expect will have the most profound INTRODUCTION TO improvements/changes – 3G effect on communications. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Moderator: Charla Rath, Co-Chair FCBA Moderator: Bryan Tramont, FCC Chief TECHNOLOGY Wireless Practice Committee of Staff lecture format providing an overview of Panelists: Julie Knapp, FCC Panelists: FCC Bureau Chief(s) the evolution and current status of tradi- Steve Sharkey, Motorola Venture Capitalists/investors tional communications technology plat- DARPA representative Academics forms Start up technology firm representative Speaker: Dale Hatfield 2:45-3:30 p.m. SATELLITE 12:00 Noon 10:00-10:15 a.m. Basics of how various satellite network ADJOURN BREAK works Future technology changes/enhance- ments in satellite industry
FCBA NEWS 6 NOVEMBER 2003 ENFORCEMENT CLE FORMAL COMPLAINT SPECIAL EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PROCEEDINGS • Rosemary McEnery,FCC 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Enforcement Bureau The Digital TUTORIAL: STRUCTURE, • Lisa Foshee,BellSouth FUNCTION AND Broadband OPERATION OF THE FCC 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. ENFORCEMENT BUREAU Migration: Toward A DOING THE RIGHT THING: • Introduced by Robert L.Pettit,Wiley, ETHICS & Regulatory Regime Rein & Fielding PROFESSIONALISM IN • David Solomon,Chief,Enforcement For The Internet Age RESPONDING TO A FCC Bureau,Federal Communications FORMAL COMPLAINT — February 8-9, Bureau • Matthew Brill,Sr.Legal Advisor to 2004 Comr.Abernathy (invited) 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. • Lisa Zaina,Sr.Legal Advisor to Comr. The Journal on Telecommunications and CONVERSATION WITH Adelstein (invited) High Technology Law, and the Silicon DAVID SOLOMON: RECENT • Jessica Rosenworcel,Legal Advisor to Flatirons Telecommunications Program TRENDS IN FCC Comr.Copps (invited) present: “The Digital Broadband ENFORCEMENT CASES Migration: Toward A Regulatory Regime • Moderators: Robert L.Pettit,Wiley, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. For The Internet Age,” on February 8-9, Rein & Fielding INVESTIGATION AND 2004 at the University of Colorado Law • Brad Berry,Wilmer Cutler & RESOLUTIONS OF FCC School in Boulder, CO. The program is Pickering COMPLAINT PROCEEDINGS co-sponsored by: The Association of 1. Internal Investigations: Client Denver Telecommunications 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Employees as Witnesses Professionals, The Federal PRESENTATION: THE • David Mills,Dow Lohnes and Communications Bar Association, ENFORCEMENT VIEW FROM Albertson Colorado Bar Association THE STATES 2. Development of Compliance Plans Telecommunications Section, and • Introduced by Richard Keck and Negotiation of Consent University of Colorado Interdisciplinary • Bobby Baker,GA PSC Chair Agreements with the FCC Telecommunications Program. • Bob Rowe,MT PSC Chair • Brad Berry,Wilmer Cutler & • Loretta Lynch,CA PUC Pickering Check the website (www.silicon- Commissioner • Anne Weismann,FCC flatirons.org) for registration infor- mation. It is also on the FCBA’s web- 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. site (www.fcba.org). For Further BREAK 5:00 p.m. Information: Call: (303) 735-5633 or COCKTAIL RECEPTION Email: Kley Achterhof at kley.achter- 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. [email protected] NUTS & BOLTS: PROCESS & PROCEDURE IN FCC
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE marketing tool not only for the Sieverding, Ryan Wallach, Carolyn Groves, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 membership drive but also at FCBA Stan Zenor, Heidi Kurtz and Catherine events and activities. The FCBA website Capotosto for undertaking these terrific similarly is being re-vamped to be more initiatives. Like the volunteers who have The membership drive is not the only informative and user-friendly;the updated helped plan all of the FCBA’s “fall season” accomplishment of the Membership and site will debut later this month. And, the events, they are reminders that the best Marketing Committee, however. Thanks FCBA Newsletter continues to improve, gifts the Association receives are the time, to the Committee’s hard work both last as the Committee adds new features such energy and commitment of its many year and this year, the FCBA will soon be as the “Member Spotlight”that shows just members. sporting a “new look.” The Association’s how interesting and diverse our members brochure has been re-designed with new are. Special thanks go to Peter Shields, Alexandra M. Wilson colors, new graphics and up-to-date Pam Cooper, Chris Guttman-McCabe, information. It will serve as a great Chuck Keller, Melissa Reid, McLean
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Cable Practice Committee For more info: Co-chairs:Vincent Paladini, Wireless Telecommunications Karlyn Stanley,and Amy Wolverton Practice Committee Event: Brown Bag Lunch RSVP to: Evelyn Opany – 202-689-7163 Date/Time: Tuesday,November 18,12:15 Event: Wireless Luncheon p.m. Event: Brown Bag Lunch Date/Time: Friday,November 7,2003;12:15 Location: Dow Lohnes & Albertson,PLLC, Date/Time: Wednesday,January 28,12:15 pm - 1:30 pm 1200 New Hampshire Ave.,NW,Suite 800 p.m. Location: Sidley,Austin ,Brown & Wood, Speaker: Stacy Robinson Fuller,Legal Location: Cole,Raywid & Braverman,1919 1501 K Street,NW - 6th Floor Advisor to Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy Pennsylvania Avenue,NW Topic: Debate on Licensed vs.Unlicensed For more info: Catherine Bohigian, Suite 200 Models for Spectrum Management: Will one [email protected] Topic: Legislative and Regulatory Update on model yield more consumer benefits? Is one RSVP to: To-Quyen Truong - Internet and E-Commerce Privacy Issues — model more economically efficient? Which [email protected] Discussion of legislative activity in immediate model encourages more technological past session and likely action in next session, innovation? Is one model better suited for a Legislation Committee particularly on privacy issues particular part of the spectrum than the Speakers: Chris Hoofnagel,EPIC and Heidi other? These and other related topics will be Event: Brown Bag Lunch Salow,Nextel addressed at the debate. Topic: The “Northpoint”Issue:Will Congress For more info:Co-chairs:Vincent Paladini, Speakers: Thomas Hazlett,Senior Fellow, Provide Spectrum Without an Auction? The Karlyn Stanley,and Amy Wolverton Manhattan Institute,advocating the licensed View From the Hill RSVP to: Evelyn Opany – 202-689-7163 model,and Michael Calabrese,Vice President, Date/Time: Friday,November 14,12:30 p.m. New America Foundation,advocating the Location: Wiley Rein & Fielding,1750 K Transactional Practice Committee unlicensed model Street Building,5th Floor Conference Room Cost: $15 Speaker(s): Congressional Staff Event: Brown Bag Lunch For more info: [email protected] For more info: Lee Carosi,(202) 224-0990 Date/Time: Wednesday,November RSVP to: See form on page 18 or [email protected] 19,Noon Location: Latham & Watkins,555 11th Street, Event: Wireless Luncheon Online Communications Practice NW Date/Time: Wednesday,December 17, Committee Topic: Representations,warranties and 12:15-1:30 p.m. indemnifications provisions Location: Sidley,Austin ,Brown & Wood, For more info: Laurie Sherman, Event: Brown Bag Lunch 1501 K Street,NW - 6th Floor [email protected] or 703-216-3150 Date/Time: Wednesday,November 19,12:15 Topic: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: p.m. Current topics and vision for the future Event: Brown Bag Lunch Location: Piper Rudnick LLP,1200 19th Speakers: John Muleta,Chief,Wireless Wednesday,January,21,Noon Street NW Date/Time: Telecommunications Bureau,Federal Location: Skadden Arps,1440 New York Topic: The FCC’s Cable Broadband Access Communications Commission Avenue,11th floor Order - Cable Broadband and Brand X Cost: $15 Dispute resolution provisions Litigation Topic: For more info: [email protected] or (arbitration v.judicial resolution,choice of law, Speakers: Michael Schooler,NCTA;Cheryl charla.rath @verizonwireless.com choice of forum) and contract enforceability. Leanza,Media Access Project;and Geoff Cook, RSVP to: See form on page 18 Laurie Sherman, Cole Raywid & Braverman For more info: [email protected] or 703-216-3150
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2nd Annual Oktoberfest Reception with FCC Bureau Chiefs on October 9
Photos by Mark Van Bergh
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ICO Global Communications Kelley Drye & Warren LLP Leventhal Senter & Lerman PLLC MCI Microsoft Corporation Miller & Van Eaton,PLLC Mintz,Levin,Cohn,Ferris,Glovsky and Popeo,PC Morrison & Foerster Motorola Nextel Nortel Networks Pappas Telecasting Companies Paul,Hastings,Janofsky & Walker,LLP Qwest Reed Smith LLP Satellite Industry Association SBC Sidley Austin Brown & Wood Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP Sprint THANK YOU TO THE 2003 Consumer Electronics Association Squire,Sanders & Dempsey LLP OKTOBERFEST SPONSORS! Cox Communications United States Telecom Association CTIA Verizon Corp. Arnold & Porter Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Vinson & Elkins AT&T Dow Lohnes & Albertson,PLLC Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP AT&T Wireless Duane Morris LLP Wilkinson Barker Knauer,LLP BellSouth Corporation Ericsson Williams & Jensen Cingular Wireless Fletcher Heald & Hildreth,PLC Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Cohn & Marks Harris Wiltshire & Grannis,LLP Wilmer,Cutler & Pickering Cole,Raywid & Braverman LLP Hogan & Hartson,LLP
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Second Annual Career Night
On October 23, and with over 80 attendees, the Diversity and Young Lawyers Committees held the FCBA’s Second Annual Career Night. FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell kicked off the event with introductory remarks addressed at law students from area law schools who are interested in pursuing a career in communications law, as well as junior members of the communications bar. After the Chairman’s remarks, there was a question-and-answer discussion with Denisse Becerra,Vice President of Legal Affairs at Americatel, Jack N. Goodman, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel at the National Association of Broadcasters, Regina M. Keeney, partner at Lawler, Metzger & Milkman, William E. Kennard, Managing Director at the Carlyle Group and former FCC Chairman, Lawrence E. Sarjeant, former Senior Vice President and General Counsel at United States Telecom Association, and Agnes Alexander Yates, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. The speakers provided advice on a variety of subjects including how to develop a career in communications, the skills necessary to succeed, and the importance of mentorship. A networking reception followed the event.
For more information about the Young Lawyers Committee, contact Pam Slipakoff at (202) 418-7705 ([email protected]) and for more information about the Diversity Committee, contact Edgar Class III at (202) 639-6774 ([email protected]).
FCBA NEWS 11 NOVEMBER 2003 14TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION DONATIONS
Check out some of the fabulous • A Blackberry 7210 wireless handheld, • Two premium level seats to one vacation, sports and restaurant color screen, with voice and data, and regular season 2004 home game, exp. packages already donated to this international roaming capability. 10/15/04, valued at $88.00, courtesy of year’s Charity Auction: Including a $500 airtime credit with DC United Major League Soccer • Dinner for four at the Inn at Little AT&T Wireless, valued at $881.00, • One 2003, white, Puma Soccer Ball, Washington on a Saturday night of the courtesy of AT&T Wireless Services autographed by the D.C. United team winner’s choice. Includes 7 courses, • A baseball autographed by Baltimore players, valued at $150.00, courtesy of with menu options for each course. Oriole, B.J. Surhoff, courtesy of DC United Major League Soccer The cost of the meal, tax, gratuity and Baltimore Orioles • A weekend at 206 W. High Street in $100 stipend for alcohol included.This • A certificate redeemable for a Ben and Sheperdstown, West Virginia. A terrific prize also includes five hours round- Jerry’s sheet cake from any area stores, weekend destination at a comfortable trip transportation service in a valued at $45.00, courtesy of Ben and Victorian home, valued at $250.00, limousine or sedan, including gratuity Jerry’s courtesy of Laura Phillips for the driver. This package is valued at • A day sail aboard Wenonah, a 30’ • Four tickets in an Upper Level Suite at $1,269.00, courtesy of Paul Hastings Friendship Sloop capable of flying five Fed Ex Field for the Washington Janofsky & Walker,LLP sails at once. Sail out the scenic Redskins v. New Orleans Saints • A 5 DVD set,“The Civil War” by Ken Magothy River to the Chesapeake Bay. Football Game on Sunday, November Burns, valued at $130.00, courtesy of Lunch and beverages are included. 30, 2004 at 4.05 p.m. Row 2, seats 17- Public Broadcasting Service Valid May 15 to September 12, 2004. 4 20 in Loge 414, valued at $900.00, • Signature Spa Experience - Golden adults or 2 adults and 2 children, courtesy of Ericsson Door Spa Package at Elizabeth Arden valued at $250.00, courtesy of Berry • $200 gift certificate to Galileo Red Door Spa in Chevy Chase, MD. Best Services,Ltd. Restaurant, courtesy of Goldberg Includes facial, massage, manicure, • Seven advanced reader copies of Godles Wiener & Wright pedicure, lunch, gratutities and car books, valued at $100.00, courtesy of • $25.00 gift certificate redeemable at service if within 25 miles of spa, Borders Books & Music Mike’s American, Carlyle Grand Café, valued at $500.00, courtesy of Qwest • Six General Admission Tickets valid Artie’s, Silverado, Sweetwater Tavern or Communications Sunday -Thursday, during the 2004 Best Buns Bread Co., courtesy of Great • A Sprint PCS Vision Phone - Samsung season, valued at $54.00, courtesy of American Restaurants Model SPH-A600 - dual band/tri mode - Bowie Baysox Baseball Club • A $25 gift certificate to Guapo’s featuring a built in camera and flash, • Studio portrait sessions in color or Restaurant on Wisconsin Avenue, valued at $350.00, courtesy of Sprint black & white, with one finished 8x10 courtesy of Guapo’s Restaurant Corporation image, each valued at $360.00, • Two weekend nights for two adults at • A $100 gift certificate to TenPehn courtesy of Brooks Glogau the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel in Restaurant, exp. 10/04, valued at Photography Studio Washington, D.C. expires September $100.00,courtesy of TDS Telecom • A gift certificate good towards a five- 30, 2004, valued at $350.00, courtesy • Accomodations for a two-night/three- cookie arrangement in a standard tin, of Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel day stay, afternoon tea, use of the valued at $40.00, courtesy of Bundles • Two tickets to the Redskins v. New fitness center, historical tours, valet of Cookies Orleans Saints game on Sunday, parking and free shuttle to resort • Sandwiches, salad and cookies for 10, November 30, 2003. The seats are in activities, valued at $1,000.00, courtesy expires June 30, 2004, valued at section 402, row 19, seats 7 and 8, of The Homestead $120.00,courtesy of CF Folks valued at $118.00, courtesy of Michele • Spa Day for two women at the Oaks at • Brunch for two at Chef Geoff’s Farquhar Ojai in California - includes all meals, downtown location, valued at $80.00, • Four tickets to the Washington Capitals fitness programs and use of facilities courtesy of Chef Geoff’s v. Edmonton Oilers Hockey Game on (spa sancturary and locker/shower • $25 gift certificate, courtesy of Sunday, January 11, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. room); does not include guest room or Clarendon Grill Section 111, Row E, seats 13-17, valued personal services, valued at $200.00, • A gift certificate to the Prime Rib at $400.00, courtesy of Holland & courtesy of The Palms at Palm Springs Restaurant, valued at $100.00, courtesy Knight,LLP • Two tickets to “A Man’s a Man”running of Kevin Goldberg • $25.00 of services at Hurt Cleaners in between January 30 and March 7, • Six tickets good for any regularly Arlington,VA,courtesy of Hurt Cleaners 2004, valued at $100.00, courtesy of scheduled show, valued at $72.00, • Four General Admission Passes to the Arena Stage courtesy of Comedy Sportz DC International Spy Museum, valid • A $25 gift certificate, courtesy of As • Four tickets in Covad’s MCI Center through November 20, 2004, courtesy Kindred Spirits box for a Wizards v. Sacramento Kings of International Spy Museum • A ten DVD series on Jazz by Ken basketball game on March 17, 2004 at • Dinner for two (including food and Burns, valued at $200.00, courtesy of 7:00 p.m., valued at $200.00, courtesy beer) at any John Harvard’s Association of America’s Public of Covad Communications Brewhouse, valid through September Television Stations • $25 gift certificate, courtesy of Daily 10, 2004, valued at $50.00, courtesy of Grill John Harvard’s Brew House
FCBA NEWS 12 NOVEMBER 2003 14TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION DONATIONS
• A copy of the “Federal VA, valued at $152.00, courtesy of Old • A $200 gift certificate, courtesy of Telecommunications Law” treatise, 2nd Hickory Golf Club Thomas Pink Ed. - to the top four highest bidders, • A wicker gift basket filled with an • TiVo Series 2 and service for the each valued at $185.00, courtesy of assortment of pet supplies, valued at lifetime of the recorder - RAFFLE Kellogg Huber Hansen Todd & Evans, $100.00, courtesy of Olde Towne GRAND PRIZE, valued at $650.00, PLLC School for Dogs,Inc. courtesy of TiVo • A loaf of bread once every month, for • A gift certificate for two for dinner at • A gift certificate good for 4 people for one year, valued at $70.00, courtesy of the Red Sage Grill, valued at $100.00, Sunday Jazz Brunch (tax and gratuity Marvelous Market courtesy of Red Sage not included), valued at $130.00, • A trip to NAB’s Annual Convention, • Coupons for Ritz Camera Centers and courtesy of Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place April 17-22, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV. The Boater’s World, valued at $40.00, • 8 $5.00 vouchers valid at any Uno package includes, one roundtrip coach courtesy of Ritz Camera Centers Chicago Grill, valued at $40.00, airline ticket from DC area to Las • 12 tickets to the Verizon Suite at the courtesy of Uno Restaurant Vegas, four nights a the Las Vegas MCI Center for a Caps, Wizards or Corporation Hilton (Sat. arrival) and one full Mystics Game during the 2003-2004 • 2003 Cable & Station Coverage Atlas conference registration, valued at season (playoffs not included) Date to CD-Rom, valued at $695.00, courtesy $1,800.00, courtesy of National be determined by mutual agreement, of Warren Communications News Association of Broadcasters valued at $600.00, courtesy of Verizon • 2003 Television and Cable Factbook • One Complimentary Registration to Communications (to the top four bidders), valued at the NCTA’s 2004 Convention and • $100 gift certificate to The Palm $695.00, courtesy of Warren International Exposition, May 2-5 in Restaurant, courtesy of Henry M. Communications News New Orleans, LA, valued at $850.00, Rivera • Golfing at Loew’s Island — two rounds courtesy of National Cable & • A Weekend in Princton, N.J. - two of golf for two people; one on the Telecommunications Association nights at the Nassau Inn, a gift Arthur Hills course and one on the • Four tickets to a Wizards or Capitals certificate to be used for weekend Tom Fazio course with Mike game in the NBC Suite at the MCI activities – including theatre tickets, Senkowski and Nancy Victory at a Center with a parking pass for a bike rentals and dinner,and hard cover mutually convenient time, valued at mutually agreeable date during the book on Princeton, valued at $700.00, $450.00 2003-2004 season, valued at $400.00, courtesy of SES Americom,Inc. • A football autographed by Hall of courtesy of NBC/Telemundo • Two tickets to any performance at the Fame wide receiver from the Seattle • One year of premium website hosting Signature Theatre during the 2003- Seahawks, Steve Largent, courtesy of with our “Value” package which 2004 Season, valued at $84.00, Steve Largent and Wiley Rein & includes: 100 MB of data storage, 7.5 courtesy of Signature Theater Fielding LLP,valued at $250.00 GB of transfer bandwidth, 35 • Five $10 dollar gift certificates to Sine’ • Four tickets in Section 108, Row T to POP/IMAP email boxes, 3 mySQL in Pentagon Row, valued at $50.00, the February 23, 2004 Washington databases, PERL and PHP support, one courtesy of Sine’ Irish Pub and Capitals v.Tampa Bay Lightening yr domain registration, valued at Restaurant Hockey Game, valued at $340.00, $155.00, courtesy of NEIT Solutions, • Ten VIP passes each admitting two courtesy of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLC people to The Improv Comedy Club, LLP • Overnight accomodations for two excludes Saturdays and Special Events, • A 7 day, 6 night stay at a beach condo people for two nights, including tax exp. 4/20/04, valued at $225.00, in St. Petersburg, FL, ground level, for a Sunday - Thursday visit, courtesy of The Improv Comedy Club beach block, 1 BR, 1 BA; sleeps 4, full excluding holidays, valued at $650.00, • An assortment of 9 DVD’s, including kitchen, central air, w/d; 90 minutes courtesy of Nemacolin Woodlands “Stich,”“Sleeping Beauty -Special from Disney World, available Resort & Spa Edition,” and “Chicago”, valued at throughout year except Dec-Mar, • Autographed photo of Gene Upshaw, $200.00, courtesy of The Walt Disney courtesy of Ralph and Olga Leon, courtesy of the NFL Players Company valued at $500.00 Association • A voucher for six one-day passes to • Two tickets to the Georgetown v. • A round of golf for two people and any of the four Walt Disney World Duke basketball game at the MCI lunch at the Bethesda Country Club, Parks in Orlando, FL - Magic Kingdom, Center Arena, Saturday, January 24, valued at $300.00, courtesy of Toni Disney-MGM Studios, EPCOT Center, 2004 to be picked up by the winner at Cook Bush or Animal Kingdom, exp. 11/20/04, Will Call, valued at $70.00, courtesy of • A copy of “Edo: Art in Japan” a valued at $333.00, courtesy of The Walt David Don definitive work on the arts during the Disney Company • A two hour consultation at your home Edo period, valued at $50.00, courtesy • An authentic Washington Capitals in the Washington, DC metropolitan of NTT USA Hockey Stick autographed by area and a complimentary gift, valued • Greens fees for four on a Monday- the 2003-2004 team, valued at at $200.00, courtesy of Willow Garden Thursday, excluding holidays at the $100.00, courtesy of The Washington Design Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge, Capitals Prizes received as of October 29, 2003
FCBA NEWS 13 NOVEMBER 2003 FCBA FOUNDATION NEWS
The Foundation and Golf Committee Martha’s Table is located in a yellow Inaugural FCBA thank the players, supporters and building at 2114 Fourteenth Street, NW, Foundation/AFCCE sponsors who contributed to the in the District, near the intersection of enjoyment and success of the 14th and U Streets. On-street parking is Golf Tournament tournament. The sponsors are listed available. For more information, contact elsewhere in this issue of the FCBA Howard Weiss at 703-812-0471 After a rain out caused by Hurricane News, and a special thanks to the FCBA ([email protected]) or Chris Wood at Isabel, a reduced field of 28 golfers Executive Director, Stan Zenor, without 202-939-7903 ([email protected]). participated in the inaugural golf whose help there would have been no tournament co-sponsored by the FCBA tournament. Foundation and the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Volunteers Wanted Engineers on October 8 at Bull Run Volunteer at for McKenna’s Country Club. The event raised over Wagon Mobile Soup $4,200 from participants and sponsors Martha’s Table on for the benefit of the Foundation’s Lee Kitchen on Scholarship Fund and the scholarship November 30 fund established by the AFCCE. November 23 On Sunday, November 30 the FCBA Foundation volunteers will be helping at FCBA volunteers will meet to assist A modified Stapleford format was used, Martha’s Table from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 Martha’s Table’s, mobile soup kitchen, which required each player to follow his p.m., to assist in the preparation of meals McKenna’s Wagon on Sunday, or her own ball through the woods, for the District’s homeless population. November 23. Volunteers will meet on water and rough encountered near each Family and friends are welcome to join Sunday afternoon at Martha’s Table fairway in order to earn points for us. As many have discovered, this is a before they depart with the van of food bogeys, pars and birdies. First place was great event for children as well. Martha’s to selected locations. To volunteer, or for garnered by Joe Cramer and John Table feeds hundreds of hungry, more information about McKenna’s Burton from Rockwell Collins, while the homeless adults and children on the Wagon, please contact: Tom Van Wazer - teams of Jack Mullaney and Mark streets of Washington daily, through its 202-736-8119 - [email protected]. Polovick, and Alison Shapiro and Ed mobile soup kitchen, McKenna’s DeLaHunt were contenders; Jonathan Wagon. Please bring sandwich fixings Cohen won the Acrodyne special pre- (bread and sandwich meat) with you, as tournament putting contest, and George the center often runs out of donated Borsari captured the duTriel, Lundin food. and Rackley long drive prize.
Kathrein – Scala TOURNAMENT PRIZES AFCCE and FCBA Khanna & Guill Golf Tournament Larcan USA Andrew Corporation Larry Movshin Broadcast Electronics, Inc. Sponsors Mullaney Engineering Dielectric Communication Ed DeLaHunt SILVER PAR 3 & LONG DRIVE Harris Corporation Kathrein – Scala Acrodyne Dielectric Communications Larcan USA, Inc. du Treil Lundin & Rackley Mullaney Engineering, Inc. BRONZE Irwin Campbell & Tannewald RFS – Cablewave Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker Shively Labs Bernard Segal Reddy Begley & McCormick Fletcher Heald & Hildreth, PLC Food and Refreshments provided John P. Allen Airspace by ERI Jules Cohen
FCBA NEWS 14 NOVEMBER 2003 JOB BANK
which the company is a party,including 11.04.5 TO RESPOND TO JOB BANK purchase agreements,agent agreements and Communications Litigator - Dynamic mid-sized LISTINGS software licensing agreements;and drafting D.C.law firm with thriving communications PAETEC’s response on legal provisions practice seeks litigation partner with trial and If the employer is listed,send the information contained in customer and potential customer appellate experience. Our clients are involved requested directly to the employer. If you are RFPs,RFIs and RFQs.Business Counseling – in cutting-edge areas of law and technology, responding to a BLIND BOX listing,send Provide legal advice to all levels of PAETEC including cable,broadcast,satellite,wireless, ONE COPY of the information requested to management on a wide variety of matters, telecommunications and IP. We offer the Heidi Kurtz,Federal Communications Bar including telecommunications,real estate, amenities and resources of a mega-firm,but Association,1020 19th Street,NW,Suite 325, employment,and government without sacrificing collegiality and quality of Washington,DC 20036-6101,or EMAIL it to regulation.Disputes and Litigation – Represent life. Great opportunity for a litigator with a [email protected]. Please clearly indicate the PAETEC’s interest in disputes with customers, solid base to work with our regulatory, Blind Box number to which you are suppliers,and competitors.Applications government affairs,corporate and litigation responding. If you are applying to a Blind accepted at www.paetec.com. teams as we continue to grow our portfolio of Box,you may enclose a separate note to the blue-chip clients. Antitrust and/or regulatory FCBA specifying any organization to which 11.04.2 litigation experience a plus. Compensation you do not wish your application to be Mid-sized D.C.law firm with large highly competitive. Please note this is a “blind forwarded. Responses to Blind Box listings telecommunications practice has entry-level box”ad. can be accepted only from FCBA members. and mid-level associate openings. Mid-level candidates should have 4-6 years experience NON-PROFIT/ACADEMIC/ in FCC telecom matters. Entry-level TO LIST A JOB GOVERNMENT candidates should have 0-2 years experience and/or a demonstrable interest in FCC law. Complete a Job Bank Form and send or fax 10.04.5 the Form and the appropriate payment to Candidates for either position must have Public Interest Communications Law. The Heidi Kurtz,Federal Communications Bar strong legal research and writing skills, Institute for Public Representation,a public Association,1020 19th Street,NW,Suite 325, attention to detail,and a positive attitude. interest law firm and clinic at Georgetown Washington,DC 20036-6101.In addition, Note this is a blind box ad. University Law Center,is accepting please email the text of the ad to applications for a two-year fellowship/staff [email protected]. Listings and payment 11.04.3 attorney position. The Institute represents received by the 10th day of each month will Level 3 Communications seeks a State consumer,civil rights,and other advocacy appear in the next month’s newsletter.If Regulatory Attorney with two to five years of groups before the FCC and the courts with possible,ads should not exceed 75 words. telecommunications regulatory experience at the goal of making communications media Please call the FCBA,(202) 293-4000,for a Job the state level for its corporate headquarters accessible,diverse,and responsive to Bank Form. (No headhunters please). in Broomfield,Colorado. In addition to community needs. The staff attorney helping develop and implement the supervises law students working on Company’s state regulatory strategy,the LAW FIRM/CORPORATE communications projects while earning an Attorney will provide guidance to the LL.M. The position pays annual stipend of at business and technical units as they develop 11.04.1 least $37,825. To find out more,visit PAETEC Communications,Inc.seeks an and deploy new products. The ideal candidate www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/ipr. To attorney with a Bachelor’s degree,J.D., must have experience with interconnection apply,send a resume,law school transcript, admission to the bar in New York State or one negotiations,arbitrations,rulemaking two letters of recommendation,a statement of of the other states in which PAETEC maintains proceedings and regulatory compliance interest and a writing sample to Angela a principal office. Must have at least five (5) required. In addition,he/she must be familiar Campbell,Institute for Public Representation, years of experience in commercial with the wireless industry or commission staff Georgetown University Law Center,600 New transactions and a working knowledge of experience would be beneficial. Excellent Jersey Avenue,NW,Washington,DC 20001. telecommunications industry terms and communication skills are also required. Applications must be postmarked by concepts. Must have strong communications Additional requirements include a Juris Doctor December 1,2003 and the position starts in skills and the ability to work independently degree with an exceptional academic record. August 2004. under the general direction of the Vice To apply,send resumes to John Heyliger,Level 3 Communications,1025 Eldorado Blvd., President and Associate General Counsel. INTERNSHIPS Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000. Duties Bloomfield,CO 80021.Fax:720-888-5103. E-mail:[email protected]. include:Legal advice and assistance to PAETEC Commissioner Kevin J.Martin is accepting management on a wide range of business 11.04.4 applications for legal interns (unpaid). matters.Commercial Contracts – Attorney will Interested applicants should send a cover be responsible for updating and improving Washington,D.C.office of Coudert Brothers LLP has an immediate opening for a junior letter and resume to Catherine Bohigian at form sales contracts;working with the [email protected]. marketing department on developing and associate position. The candidate should have implementing contracts for new products and 3-4 years of telecommunications experience, services;implementing sales contract as well as excellent academic credentials and processes and procedures,including strong legal research and writing skills. Salary supervising Legal Contracts Administrator on and benefits competitive and commensurate routine day-to-day sales contract form with experience. Qualified candidates should changes;negotiating and drafting customer mail or email a resume,transcript and writing specific sales contracts;drafting,negotiating sample to:Coudert Brothers LLP,c/o Joan and reviewing other commercial contracts to Oakford,1627 Eye St.,N.W.,Washington,D.C. 20009,[email protected]
FCBA NEWS 15 NOVEMBER 2003 IN BRIEF
(3) to increase understanding of system 4534) at [email protected] and you will FCC To Host 11/18 functions,features and limitations. receive an email confirmation: Training Session For Please note that the training is not • Name,organization,telephone Experienced Users of intended to be hands-on, a forum to number,email address Electronic Filing discuss needed enhancements or • List which sessions (ECFS,EDOCS, systemic problems, or initial training for ULS,CDBS,IBFS) you wish to attend Systems new users. • Provide specific questions or topics you would like covered The FCBA Access to Records Committee The training will take place on • Identify any reasonable and the FCC have arranged for November 18th and will run from accommodations for disabilities experienced FCC personnel to provide a approximately 9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. at needed such as sign language day of training on significant FCC FCC headquarters in the Commission interpreter or closed captioning. electronic licensing and/or filing Meeting Room. Check-in will be from systems. These training sessions will 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. The format will be If you are unable to attend on November cover ECFS, EDOCS, ULS, CDBS, and consecutive 1-hour training sessions for 18, the FCC will make videotapes IBFS. The primary purpose of this ECFS (9:45-10:45), EDOCS (11-noon), ULS available for purchase through its outside training is to provide an opportunity for (12:45-1:45), CDBS (2-3p), and IBFS (3:15- contractor CACI Productions and we will experienced users (lawyers and 4:15). This would allow people to attend work with the FCC on a possible follow- paralegals) to: any or all of the sessions. Under current up. If you have any questions please planning, each session will be limited to contact Michael McCoin at (1) Gain a better understanding of how roughly 140 attendees. The FCC will be [email protected]. The FCBA is to most efficiently use the FCC responsible for registering seeking CLE Approval for these sessions systems; participants. To register, please send from the Virginia State Bar. (2) to “work around” common problems; the following information via electronic and mail to Drew Eisenhauer (202-513-
special legal knowledge is needed — however, to provide intake and triage. A Unique Volunteer attorneys generally need to keep an eye Law students can have the opportunity Opportunity out for potential legal issues while to sit in on advice sessions. Remember, using their common sense to solve a dress is casual, but respectful. Bring a The next Bread for the City Legal Walk myriad of questions and make referrals pen. In Clinic date is Saturday, November to other organizations. Experienced 8, 2003. Tell your friends! attorneys on-site will assist FCBA The clinic is located at Bread for the attorneys and other volunteers with City, 1525 7th St., NW Washington DC. The FCBA’s Young Lawyers Committee any questions. Previous attendees have Metro accessible on the Green line, organizes volunteers to spend three described this as “the most satisfying Howard University Metro station, exit at hours once a quarter helping lower volunteer experience I’ve had as an 8th & R Streets. income individuals through a clinic attorney.” sponsored by the DC Bar. We co- Please email Cheryl Leanza if you volunteer with the DOJ Antitrust You must either be a member of the would like to participate: Division. Attorneys receive a half-hour DC Bar, have an application pending to [email protected]. If you would overview/orientation beginning at 9:30 the DC bar, or be an employee of the like more information about the clinic, am over bagels and juice.Volunteers are federal government to provide advice. their web site is: expected to assist clients only during Those who are not DC bar members, http://www.breadforthecity.org/ the time they are at the clinic. No paralegals and law students are needed,
FCBA NEWS 16 NOVEMBER 2003 17TH ANNUAL FCC CHAIRMAN’S DINNER REGISTRATION
Thursday, December 4, 2003
HILTON WASHINGTON & TOWERS RECEPTION - 6:00 P.M. INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM DINNER - 7:30 P.M. 1919 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW
FCBA FOUNDATION SPONSOR:* PURCHASE OF TABLE: ____ table(s) (ten guests per table) at $1,950.00 per table or ____ table(s) (ten guests per table) at $1,600.00 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
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: ____ FCBA Private Sector Member ticket(s) at $160.00 each ____ FCBA Government/Academic/Law Student Member ticket(s) at $100.00 each ____ Non-Member ticket(s) at $225.00 each
Name______Organization______Address ______Suite/Room/Apt. ______City/State/Zip ______Phone______Fax______E-mail______
$______Total Enclosed ■ Visa ■ MasterCard ■ American Express Credit card no. ______Exp.date ______Signature______
PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO PLEASE NOTE THAT SEATING IS RESERVED AND TICKETS THE “FCBA” NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TO: WILL BE MAILED TO THE PERSON INDICATED ABOVE AT THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER. SEAT ASSIGNMENTS Federal Communications Bar Association WILL NOT BE MADE UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Chairman’s Dinner 1020 19th Street, N.W. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted and fees Suite 325 refunded if notice is received in writing no later than Washington, D.C. 20036-6101 Monday, November 17, 2003. No refunds will be granted Phone: (202) 293-4000 after this time. Fax: (202) 293-4317 BUSINESS ATTIRE E-mail: [email protected] Pursuant to the Office of Government Ethics regulation on widely-attended gatherings (5 C.F.R. §2635.204(g)(2)), non-sponsors of an event may issue invitations directly to Federal employees provided that at least 100 persons are expected to attend the event and the non-sponsor’s offer does not exceed $285.00 in value. The Chairman’s Dinner meets both of these requirements. Therefore, please note that organizations and individuals may issue invitations to the Chairman’s Dinner directly to Federal employees without the involvement of the FCBA. While this event has been cleared by the Office of General Counsel in previous years, each FCC employee is required to obtain individual ethics clearance based on the matters you are working on within the Commission.
FCBA NEWS 17 NOVEMBER 2003 FCBA EVENTS, CLE AND COMMITTEE REGISTRATION
Name______Organization ______
Address ______Suite/Room/Apt.______
City/State/Zip ______
Phone______Fax______E-mail ______
CHECK THE EVENT(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE REGISTERING: ■ Friday, November 7, 2003 – Wireless Luncheon - ■ Friday, December 17, 2003 – Wireless Luncheon - Sidley Austin Brown & Wood – 6th Floor,1501 K Street,NW Sidley Austin Brown & Wood – 6th Floor,1501 K Street,NW Cost:$15.00 Cost:$15.00 Registrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m., Registrations and cancellations due by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2003 Friday, December 12, 2003
$______Total Enclosed ■ Visa ■ MasterCard ■ American Express Credit card no. ______Exp.date ______Signature______
PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE IN ADVANCE, HOWEVER PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO: Wendy Parish,Federal Communications Bar Association,Fax:(202) 293-4317
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.
FCBA NEWS 18 NOVEMBER 2003 14TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION DONATION FORM - NOVEMBER 20, 2003
TO DONATE A PRIZE, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write a letter or certificate on your letterhead which includes a detailed description of the prize and a list of all restrictions (i.e.blackout dates,attendance specifications,etc.),and instructions on how the winner is to receive the prize.
2. Complete a copy of this prize donation form. If donating more than one prize,please submit a donation form for each prize.
3. List the donor (individual and/or company name) as it should appear in the auction prize book.
Donor (as it should appear in the prize book) ______
Contact Person______
Address ______
Suite/Room/Apt. ______
City/State/Zip ______
Phone ______Fax ______
E-mail______
Item(s) Donated (please attach a separate sheet if necessary and be as specific as possible) ______
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Donor Estimate of Fair Market Value (required) $______
Acknowledgement should be sent to (name,if different from contact person,and address)______
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Donation Obtained By (name of FCBA Member,if applicable) ______
PLEASE MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM NO LATER THAN ALL DONATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 TO: TO THE FCBA OFFICE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7. Heidi Kurtz Federal Communications Bar Association 1020 19th Street, N.W. Suite 325 Washington, D.C. 20036-6101 Phone: (202) 293-4000 Fax: (202) 293-4317 E-mail: [email protected]
The 14th Annual Charity Auction, benefiting the Spanish Education Development Center, will be held on Thursday, November 20, at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
FCBA NEWS 19 NOVEMBER 2003 FCBA ENFORCEMENT CLE SEMINAR IN ATLANTA
Monday, November 17, 2003 SEMINAR 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. RECEPTION 5:00 TO 6:00 P.M.
TROUTMAN SANDERS LLP 600 PEACHTREE STREET, NE, 53RD FLOOR, BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA, ATLANTA, GA
Please register ______FCBA Private Sector Member(s) at $150.00 per person Please register ______Government/Academic/Law Student/Non-attorney at $125.00 per person Please register ______Non-Member(s) at $200.00 per person
Name ______Organization ______Address ______Suite/Room/Apt.______City/State/Zip ______Phone______Fax ______E-mail ______
$______Total Enclosed ■ Visa ■ MasterCard ■ American Express Credit card no. ______Exp.date ______Signature______
PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND A CHECK MADE PHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PAYABLE TO THE “FCBA” NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 TO: CANCELLATION POLICY: DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS EVENT, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR Federal Communications Bar Association CANCELLATIONS. Enforcement CLE 1020 19th Street,N.W. CLE CREDITS HAVE BEEN APPLIED FOR IN VA, CA AND GA. Suite 325 3-4 CREDITS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE GRANTED. Washington,D.C.20036-6101 Phone: (202) 293-4000 Fax: (202) 293-4317 E-mail: [email protected]
FCBA NEWS 20 NOVEMBER 2003 FCBA MENTOR/MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM
The FCBA Diversity Committee will be pairing mentors and mentees on a rolling basis.Thank you for your time and your willingness to participate in the FCBA’s Mentoring Program.
I am applying to be a Mentor ____ Mentee ____ Name______Organization______Address ______City/State/Zip ______Phone______Fax______Email______Area(s) of Communications Law Practice ______
Years of Practice in Communications Law ______
Please list your law school,undergraduate and graduate education including school,degree,graduation dates,and major and minor,if applicable ______Does your employer have an existing mentoring program? Yes ____ No ____ If yes,do you participate? Yes ____ No ____ If so,how?______What are your hobbies and interests? ______Please list any other details that you think would help the FCBA match you with a compatible mentor/ mentee ______
(For Mentors Only) Are you willing to mentor more than one mentee at a time? Yes ____ No ____
(For Mentees Only) Please list your primary goal(s) or reason(s) for participating in the mentorship program. ______
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY EMAIL, MAIL OR FAX TO: Federal Communications Bar Association 1020 19th Street,N.W.,Suite 325 Washington,D.C.20036 Phone:(202) 293-4000 Fax:(202) 293-4317 E-mail:[email protected]
FCBA NEWS 21 NOVEMBER 2003 21ST ANNUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY AND REGULATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
CO-SPONSORED BY THE FCBA AND THE PRACTISING LAW INSTITUTE Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5, 2003
RONALD REAGAN BUILDING & INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C. 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
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 $1,195.00)
______I am not a member of the FCBA or PLI (Registration Fee is $1,295.00)
______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 Institute 810 7th Avenue New York,NY 10019
PHONE: FAX: WEB SITE: (800) 260-4PLI (800) 321-0093 http://www.pli.edu For hotel or travel accomodations: CONTACT THE GLOBAL EXECUTIVE (800) 516-4265, OR (203) 431-8950 OUTSIDE THE U.S.
FCC STAFF: receive a full scholarship to the Telecommunications program. Each attendee must enclose a $15 application fee, payable to PLI,to receive the scholarship (e.g.,3 attendees:$45). The requests for scholarships should be sent to Leonard McKenzie,Scholarships Coordinator,PLI,810 Seventh Avenue,New York,NY 10019 (fax:212-824-5871)
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 accompanied by a $15 non- refundable application fee (applicants may pay by check or credit card) and must be submitted four weeks before the date of the program. Students must submit a copy of their student ID card.
FCBA NEWS 22 NOVEMBER 2003 COMMUNICATIONS LAW 101 TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR REGISTRATION
CO-SPONSORED BY THE FCBA AND GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
HOTEL INFORMATION Tuesday, February 3, 2004 The FCBA suggest you shop around for a hotel and can give Wednesday, February 4, 2004 you suggestions if needed.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER 600 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, DC
Name ______
Organization ______
Address ______Suite/Room/Apt. ______
City/State/Zip ______
Phone ______Fax ______E-mail______
_____ $150 government,non-profit,law student rate
______$275 corporate or private sector rate (including lawyers and paralegals)
$_____ Total Amount
* CLE credits will be available,please indicate the state(s) you need credit for ______.
Two ways to register:
FAX ■ Visa ■ MasterCard ■ AMEX (CREDIT CARD REGISTRANTS ONLY): (202) 293-4317 Credit card no. ______
MAIL Expiration date ______SEND A CHECK PAYABLE TO “FCBA”: 1020 19th Street,N.W. Signature ______Suite 325 Washington, D.C. 20036-6101
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2004. NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS MADE AFTER JANUARY 23, 2004.
FCBA NEWS 23 NOVEMBER 2003 Calendar November 5 FCBA Luncheon with Commissioner Adelstein November 7 Wireless Telecommunications Practice Committee Luncheon November 8 Bread for the City Volunteer Legal Clinic November 12 FCBA Chapter Co-Chair Call November 14 Legislation Committee Brown Bag Lunch
1 November 17 /2 day Enforcement CLE Seminar – Atlanta,GA November 18 FCC Training of Electronic Filing Systems November 18 Cable Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch November 19 Online Communications Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch November 19 Transactional Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch November 20 14th Annual Charity Auction,Hamilton Crowne Plaza November 23 Volunteers wanted for McKenna’s Wagon November 30 Volunteers wanted for Martha’s Table December 4 17th Annual Chairman’s Dinner December 4-5 21st Annual Telecommunications Policy and Regulation Conference December 17 Wireless Telecommunications Practice Committee Luncheon January 13 CLE Seminar – FCC Equipment Regulation January 21 Transactional Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch January 28 Online Communications Practice Committee Brown Bag Lunch February 3-4 Communications Law 101 Technology Seminar,Washington,DC April 30- May 2 FCBA Annual Seminar,Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR ASSOCIATION 1020 19th Street,N.W. Suite 325 Washington, D.C. 20036