Thursday, February 7, 6:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Enforcement Bureau Nuts and Bolts

The FCBA FCC Enforcement Committee will hold a CLE on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. on Enforcement Bureau Nuts and Bolts.  This program will be held at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, 1500 K Street, NW.

Registrations and cancellations are due by 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

AGENDA

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

6:05 – 6:45 p.m.         Understanding the Section 208 Complaint Process
Section 208 of the Communications Act is a powerful enforcement mechanism that permits market participants, consumers, and others to bring formal and informal complaints against telecommunications carriers.  The Market Disputes Resolution Division of the Enforcement Bureau oversees the complaint process, including playing an active role in helping parties mediate their disputes.  Learn the ins and outs of this essential enforcement tool from seasoned practitioners and FCC staff.

Moderator:
Brita D. Strandberg, Partner, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP

Speakers:
Michael Engel, Attorney Advisor, Market Disputes Resolution Division
Mike Fingerhut, Senior Counsel, Sprint Nextel Corporation
Russ Hanser, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP

6:45 – 6:55 p.m.         Break

6:55 – 8:15 p.m.         Best Practices in Enforcement Investigations
Clients facing enforcement inquiries face difficult challenges.  This panel will help you protect your client’s interests by providing an overview of the steps in the enforcement process, highlighting potential missteps, describing best practices, and sharing years of experience.

Moderator:
Kristi Thompson, Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, FCC

Speakers:
Brian Murray, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Anjali Singh, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearing Division, FCC
Margaret Tobey, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, NBCUniversal, Inc.