Event Description
Deadline to Register: December
11th
The Minnesota Legislature enacted substantial changes to Minnesota’s
telecommunications right-of-way statute last session to streamline right-of-way
access for small cell wireless providers deploying small and micro cell
technology. The wireless industry promises this technology, when deployed,
will enable 5G wireless services, the next generation of wireless voice and
broadband service. Local governments and cable service providers had
concerns about the legislation. At this panel you will hear from
representatives of the major stakeholders that participated in negotiating and
lobbying the legislation, and receive an update on 5G deployment activity in
Minnesota.
Lunch will be provided.
Presenter:
Paul
Weirtz | President AT&T of
Minnesota
Paul Weirtz was named President of
AT&T Minnesota in March 2013. As the president for AT&T Minnesota,
Paul leads AT&T’s legislative and community affairs activities in the state
and works closely with community leaders, legislators and other policy makers,
as well as local and regional business leaders and customers. In 2017,
Paul was instrumental in advocating for state legislation that streamlines the
process for the deployment of small cell technology in Minnesota, paving the way
for the next generation of wireless technology in the state. Paul was also
appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to a three-year term on the
Governor’s Broadband Task Force in 2015.
Pamela Whitmore | Research
Attorney | Minnesota League of Cities
Pamela Whitmore works as an attorney at the League of
Minnesota Cities, and also coordinates the special services provided by the
League regarding civility, good governance and conflict resolution. Ms. Whitmore
serves as the subject matter expert for telecommunications issues at the League,
was involved with the negotiations of the recent state law amendments to
Minnesota’s Use and Regulation of Public Right-of-Way statute, and actively
responds to FCC Notices on behalf of the League. Before joining the
League, Pamela worked as a litigation attorney at Iverson Reuvers and
specialized in municipal law.
Tony
Mendoza | Attorney | Mendoza Law
LLC
With over 20 years of experience working with communications, technology, and
entertainment clients, Tony Mendoza is one of the leading communications,
technology, and entertainment attorneys in the Upper Midwest, advocating for his
clients across all levels of government. He helps clients negotiate and
close complex commercial transactions involving regulated companies, obtain
regulatory approvals, and advocates for clients regarding legislative and policy
matters. Tony is an active member of the MSBA’s Communications Law
Section, currently serving his second stint as Section Chair, and is also a
member of the Arts & Entertainment Law
Section.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Standard CLE
Credit approved | Event Code: 249919
Cost:
Section Member: $10
MSBA Member not in the Section: $15
Non-MSBA Member: $20
Law Students: Free
Join the Communications Law Section
and Attend for FREE: $27 (must call to register)Remote Participation:
Remote participation is available. Please indicate this option when
registering. Instructions will be emailed to you the week day prior to the
CLE.
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Questions?
Contact Kara Haro |
612-278-6329
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate
in this event please notify Kara Haro at 612-278-6329 or kharo@mnbar.org. Please
provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient
time to make arrangements for accommodations at this event.