Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Nuts and Bolts of Applications for Approval of Assignments or Transfers of Wireline Authorizations and Wireless Licenses

The FCBA Transactional Committee will hold a CLE on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. entitled Nuts and Bolts of Applications for Approval of Assignments or Transfers of Wireline Authorizations and Wireless Licenses.  This program will be held at Mayer Brown LLP, 1999 K Street, NW.

Registrations and cancellations due by 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

AGENDA

Moderator:
Donald K. Stockdale, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP, Co-Chair, FCBA Transactional Practice Committee

Speakers:
Jodie Donovan-May, Associate Division Chief, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
David Krech, Assistant Division Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
Kathy Harris, Deputy Chief, Mobility Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission

6:00 – 6:05 p.m.         Welcome and Introductions

6:05 – 7:05 p.m.         Domestic and International 214s
Ms. May and Mr. Krech will provide an overview of their respective Division, describe their expertise and responsibilities, and explain various aspects of the review and processing of assignment and transfer of control applications.

7:05 – 7:15 p.m.         Break

7:15 – 8:15 p.m.         Wireless Licenses and Specific Issue Discussion
Ms. Harris will provide an overview of her division, describe its expertise and responsibilities, and explain various aspects of the review and processing of assignment and transfer of control applications.  The practitioner will offer tips on best practices for drafting complete applications that meet the requirements and require the fewest supplements.  A discussion will follow of topics relating to each Bureau and Division’s processing of assignment and transfer of control applications, including policies regarding the content of such applications, the impact of license renewals in transactions, multiple ownership matters, and consummation considerations.  The discussion will incorporate questions and comments from attendees.