Attorneys, consultants and lobbyists practicing in the dynamic and rapidly evolving areas of Communications and Technology will want to attend the 2015 Communications Law Annual Forum co-sponsored by Minnesota CLE. The Forum will feature a diverse selection of speakers from industry, private practice and government.
SCHEDULE
7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast and Check In
8:00 – 9:00 Keynote Presentation: The Rapid Evolution of Broadband in the United States, Five Years After the National Broadband Plan
In 2010, the FCC published the National Broadband Plan. Five years later, where do things stand on the successes, challenges, and remaining milestones involved with meeting the plan’s ambitious goal of ensuring that every American has access to broadband capability?
Welcome: Jason Topp,
Associate General Counsel,
CenturyLink
Speaker: Chin Yoo,
Deputy Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, FCC Wireline Competition Bureau
9:00 – 9:45 Broadband in Minnesota: An Update and Vision
The Office of Broadband Development is the new kid on the block in Minnesota broadband law, policy and program. The Border to Border Broadband grant program is a key feature of the agenda for the Office. Danna MacKenzie will discuss the work of the agency. Margaret Anderson Kelliher will highlight the work of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband. Their comments will provide a perspective on the future of broadband development in Minnesota.
Speakers: Danna MacKenzie, Executive Director, Minnesota Office of Broadband Development
Margaret Anderson Kelliher, President and CEO, Minnesota High Technology Association and Chair, Governor’s Broadband Task Force
9:45 - 10:00 Break
10:00 – 10:30 FCC Panel: Where are They Now - A Big Picture Look at Recent Regulatory Developments in the Federal Universal Service Programs
The telecommunications regulatory world is rapidly evolving and savvy telecommunications practitioners know that a cutting edge knowledge of the changes in broadband and federal universal service regulation is a must. The panel will discuss recent changes in FCC broadband and federal universal service regulation and what they mean for telecommunications and broadband providers in the broadband era.
Speakers: Chin Yoo, Deputy Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, FCC Wireline Competition Bureau
Shannon Heim, Senior Counsel, Government Policy and Telecommunications Regulatory Attorney, Dykema Gossett PLLC
Moderator: Kristin Berkland, Associate, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
10:30 – 11:30 Legislative Wrap Up: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Legislators and lobbyists who are leaders in telecommunications and broadband issues will share their views on the results of the 2015 legislative session and provide perspective on next steps.
Speakers:
Representative Sheldon Johnson, Minnesota House of Representatives
Representative Ron Kresha, Minnesota House of Representatives
Brent Christensen, President and Executive Officer, Minnesota Telecom Alliance
Dan Dorman, Executive Director, Greater Minnesota Partnership
Moderator: Milda Hedblom, Dain Legal Services & Professor, Augsburg College
CLE Credits:
3.25 Standard CLE Credits Approved | 206483
Cost:
MSBA Section Members: $75
MN CLE Members: $75 (must
register by phone or mail)
MSBA Non-Section Members: $85
Non-MSBA Members: $90
Non-Profits/Government Employees/Law Students: $25 (must register by phone or mail)
Remote Participation:
Remote participation is not available.
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Questions? Contact Christina Walters | 612-278-6329