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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 in Washington, DC, 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 in Washington, DC, 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 served on 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 in Washington, DC, and was a member of the Program Committee for the ABA/FCBA 37th Annual Representing Your Local Broadcaster Conference.

Event Details

Date
April 8, 2018
Location
🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States
Encore Hotel
Audience
Legal professionals, broadcasters, policymakers

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