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title: FCBA Universal Service Fund Seminar on October 2nd
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# FCBA Universal Service Fund Seminar on October 2nd

 September 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Featuring keynote remarks from FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly***

**Date/Time:** Wednesday, October 2, 3:00 – 5:30 PM **Location:** Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 3050 K Street NW

[This seminar](http://www.fcba.org/events/young-lawyers-committee-universal-service-fund-seminar/) will feature background presentations on the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) programs, remarks from FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly and a conversation with experts on the future of the USF programs. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and participate in the discussion as we take a deeper dive into the issues.

Sessions will include:

**3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Keynote Presentation by FCC Commissioner O’Rielly*****Introduction:*** Steve Augustino (Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP)

**3:30 – 4:25 p.m. USF 101: Key Things You Should Know About the Programs**The panel will provide young lawyers (and those unfamiliar with USF) with a brief introductions to Lifeline, CAF/High Cost, E-Rate, Rural Healthcare as well as contributions.

***Moderator:***  Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

***Panelists:*** Alexandra McLeod (Associate Policy Counsel, ACT-The App Association); Stephanie Minnock (Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, FCC); Daiquiri Ryan (Co-Founder, Neta Collab); Meagan Sunn (Technology Counsel for U.S. House of Representatives, House Committee on Small Business)

**4:25 – 4:35 p.m. Break**

**4:35 – 5:30 p.m. State of USF and Current FCC Initiatives**A panel of industry leaders on operating within the four programs will take a deeper dive into the current state of the USF programs and the recent slate of FCC USF actions and proposals.

***Moderator:*** Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

***Panelists:*** Matthew Gerst (Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA); Brian Hurley (Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, ACA Connects); Angie Kronenberg, (Chief Advocate and General Counsel, INCOMPAS); Mike Saperstein (Vice President, Policy, USTelecom); John Windhausen (Executive Director, SHLB)

\*\*Short reception with drinks and light appetizers to follow\*\*

[Click here to register](http://www.fcba.org/events/young-lawyers-committee-universal-service-fund-seminar/)

 

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