Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA - The Tech Bar)

The FCBA is at the forefront of the information and communications revolution. FCBA members come from a wide diversity of backgrounds and work on a constantly expanding range of practice areas, some of which did not exist a decade ago. This year, we are modernizing and refining the bar’s brand to reflect who we already are: a tech-forward organization ahead of the curve. We invite you to connect with us as we continue to work toward a robust, successful, inclusive future. fcba.org #FCBAconnected https://lnkd.in/d6X-XKT

Join us Thursday, November 14 for our Artificial Intelligence Committee CLE on Taking Stock of the 2024 AI Landscape: A Look Back at Federal and State AI Developments! Click here more information. https://lnkd.in/epB5ABHe

We are listening and as a result of inquiries requesting special consideration due to historical events happening this week, we have decided to extend the deadline to complete Student Applications from the original closing date of Wednesday, November 6th @ 11:59PM ET to the new deadline of Monday, November 11th @ 11:59PM ET. Visit https://lnkd.in/ewQrq3b6 for details and to access the application portal.

FCBA Diversity Pipeline Program - Student Application Portal is OPEN until November 6th! Help Us Spread The Word – The Clock Is Ticking Down To November 6th! Participant Applications are being accepted from until midnigh11:59PM Wednesday, November 6th. Visit https://lnkd.in/ewQrq3b6 for details and to access the application portal. About the Diversity Pipeline Program The FCBA Diversity Pipeline Program aims to attract, develop, and support first-year law students with diverse experiences and backgrounds who are interested in pursuing legal careers in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) law and policy. To achieve this, the FCBA Diversity Pipeline Committee established two pioneering programs in 2020: the Diversity Pipeline Summer Internship Program and the TMT Law & Policy Certificate Program. The impact of the Diversity Pipeline Program extends far and wide, providing a significant jump start to the careers of Student Participants. Since its inception, the Program has received an impressive response from students and employers alike. Nearly 400 students have applied, and over 100 of them have been placed in summer internships at leading law firms, corporations, and trade and non-profit associations. Also, approximately 140 students have participated in the substantive TMT Law & Policy Certificate Program, learning about foundational and cutting edge issues, such as media and broadband regulation, artificial intelligence, to antitrust and content regulation. You can find out more about the Program’s accomplishments and progress in the Year 4 Annual Report. The core objectives of the Program are to introduce a greater number of diverse law students to the practice of TMT law and to help them pursue and succeed in internships that will lead to careers in the field. As the Tech Bar, the FCBA is uniquely positioned to serve as a valuable resource to connect diverse law students interested in TMT law and policy with public and private organizations. Best regards, Diversity Pipeline Program Co-Chairs

The YEAR5 Student Application Portal is now open. Help us spread the word! The student application portal is now open for submissions and will be available through Wednesday, November 6th at midnight. Those interested should access our website: https://lnkd.in/ewQrq3b6 Student Application Portal: https://lnkd.in/eaQyFtgi Student Packet: https://lnkd.in/eykf2KH7

We're one week away from the FCBA's 35th Annual Charity Auction!! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with friendly competition, exciting auction items, and the chance to support two incredible causes. Mark your calendars and see you next week! #FCBAAuction #FundraisingForGood #OneWeekToGo

Join us Tuesday, October 15 for our Homeland Security and Emergency Communications CLE! Click here more information. https://lnkd.in/ejcNxZhE

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Join us Monday, October 7 for our ETHICS CLE! Niki Irish, Tom Gilbertsen, Denise Perme LICSW, and Elizabeth Fisher will be presenting on these important issues. Click here for more information - https://lnkd.in/eW8BgGpB

Thank you to the FCBA’s Enforcement Committee and everyone who attended the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA - The Tech Bar) “Enforcement Bureau at 25” event last week at Wiley Rein LLP. We heard from an esteemed and engaging panel, moderated by the current Chief of the Enforcement Bureau, Loyaan Egal, and featuring former Bureau Chiefs Rosemary Harold, Travis LeBlanc, and Kris Monteith, and former Acting Chief (and original Enforcement Bureau attorney) Suzanne Tetreault. We are also grateful to Former FCC Chairman William Kennard for his inspiring opening remarks. Attendees also mingled afterwards at a reception sponsored by sponsored by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP, HWG LLP, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Wiley Rein LLP, and Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP. Stay tuned for more insightful telecom and tech programming over the coming weeks!