ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference
by American Bar Association's Forum on Communications Law and Federal Communications Bar Association
The ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference, titled "PRIME TIME!", is a collaborative event organized by the American Bar Association's Forum on Communications Law and the Federal Communications Bar Association. This conference is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal, regulatory, and political challenges facing broadcasters, particularly in the context of a new administration, a Republican-controlled Congress, and a deregulatory Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman.
Key topics covered during the conference include the operational aspects of station management, regulatory compliance issues such as media ownership, station recordkeeping, sponsorship identification, children's programming, and political broadcasting. Additionally, the conference addresses the impact of the Trump Administration on media operations, including discussions on net neutrality, broadcast deregulation, and the overall agenda of the FCC under the new administration.
The event features a series of expert panels and sessions, providing attendees with valuable insights into the current broadcasting landscape. Notable speakers include industry leaders and regulatory officials who share their perspectives on the evolving media environment. The conference also offers networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry experts.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, broadcasters, and policymakers who are involved in or interested in the broadcasting industry. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the current regulatory environment and the challenges and opportunities it presents, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate the evolving media landscape effectively.
Speakers(21)
Ann Bobeck
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Ann Bobeck is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC, and served as the Program Co-Chair for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Bill LeBeau
Partner at Holland & Knight LLP
Bill LeBeau is a partner at Holland & Knight LLP and was a member of the Program Committee for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Brooke Ericson
Chief of Staff, Press Contact, Legal Advisor, Media at Office of Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, Federal Communications Commission
Brooke Ericson serves as Chief of Staff, Press Contact, and Legal Advisor for Media in the Office of Commissioner Michael O’Rielly at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC, and was a panelist on the 'And That’s The Way It Is: Media In The Trump Era' session.
Carolyn Y. Forrest
Chair, ABA Forum on Communications Law at Fox Television Stations, LLC
Carolyn Y. Forrest is the Chair of the ABA Forum on Communications Law and serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Fox Television Stations, LLC in Atlanta, GA.
Charles D. Tobin
Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP
Charles D. Tobin is a partner at Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC, and co-moderated the 'And That’s The Way It Is: Media In The Trump Era' panel.
Christina Burrow
Special Counsel at Cooley LLP
Christina Burrow is Special Counsel at Cooley LLP and was a member of the Program Committee for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Dan Shelley
Executive Director at Radio Television Digital News Association
Dan Shelley is the Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association in Washington, DC, and was a panelist on the 'And That’s The Way It Is: Media In The Trump Era' session.
David Burke
Vice President, Technology at Raycom Media
David Burke is the Vice President of Technology at Raycom Media in Montgomery, AL, and was a panelist on the 'Broadcast Engineering With the Stars' session.
David O’Connor
Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
David O’Connor is a partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP and was a member of the Program Committee for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Davina Sashkin
Member at Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC
Davina Sashkin is a member at Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC and was a member of the Program Committee for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Dawn Sciarrino
Attorney at Sciarrino & Shubert
Dawn Sciarrino is an attorney at Sciarrino & Shubert in Washington, DC, and was a panelist on the 'Overhauling the Regulatory Lineup' session.
Elizabeth Spainhour
Partner at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
Elizabeth Spainhour is a partner at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP and was a member of the Program Committee for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Henry Gola
Partner at Wiley Rein LLP
Henry Gola is a partner at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC, and moderated the 'Broadcast Engineering With the Stars' panel at the conference.
Jacqueline Policastro
Washington Bureau Chief at Gray Television
Jacqueline Policastro is the Washington Bureau Chief at Gray Television in Washington, DC, and was a panelist on the 'And That’s The Way It Is: Media In The Trump Era' session.
Joseph Di Scipio
Past President, Federal Communications Bar Association at Fox Television Stations, LLC
Joseph Di Scipio is the Past President of the Federal Communications Bar Association and serves as Senior Vice President, Legal and FCC Compliance at Fox Television Stations, LLC in Washington, DC.
Kathleen A. Kirby
Partner at Wiley Rein LLP
Kathleen A. Kirby is a partner at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC, and served as the Program Chair for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.
Katie Townsend
Litigation Director at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Katie Townsend is the Litigation Director at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in Washington, DC, and was a panelist on the 'And That’s The Way It Is: Media In The Trump Era' session.
Mark Turner
Vice President, Station Operations at Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Mark Turner is the Vice President of Station Operations at Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. in Tampa, FL, and was a panelist on the 'Broadcast Engineering With the Stars' session.
Paul Donovan
Vice President, Engineering Technical Operations at Entercom Communications
Paul Donovan is the Vice President of Engineering Technical Operations at Entercom Communications in Boston, MA, and was a panelist on the 'Broadcast Engineering With the Stars' session.
Rosemary Harold
Chief, Enforcement Bureau at Federal Communications Commission
Rosemary Harold is the Chief of the Enforcement Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC, and was a panelist on the 'Overhauling the Regulatory Lineup' session.
Timothy Nelson
Attorney at Brooks Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Timothy Nelson is an attorney at Brooks Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP in Raleigh, NC, and was a panelist on the 'Overhauling the Regulatory Lineup' session.
Event Details
- Date
- April 8, 2018
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States
- Encore Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, broadcasters, policymakers