Former FCC Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) to Speak at GKC Net Neutrality Debate & Its Impact on Technology Providers Teleconference
New York, NY, July 01, 2006 --(PR.com)-- The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kathleen Q. Abernathy, Former FCC Commissioner and Partner at top law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, will speak at the upcoming teleconference on Network Neutrality Debate And Its Impact On Technology Providers scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 11:00 AM (EDT).
Network Neutrality is the concept that everyone should have unobstructed access to the Internet. Some Internet providers want to block access to certain high traffic users such as VoIP customers claiming that they bog down the rest of the network. A bill is currently on the table that would give the FCC the ability to fine network operators up to $500,000 for blocking or degrading access to high volume users. The bill is set to go to a full committee vote at the end of this month. The Global Knowledge Congress has assembled a team of experts, to help analyze these changes and their impact on the companies servicing this industry. These experts will present their findings, which include a "best practice" panel, at a comprehensive two-hour teleconference scheduled for July 25, 2006.
About Kathleen Q. Abernathy
Practice Areas: Communications and Information Technology
Public Law and Policy
Kathleen Q. Abernathy advises clients on a wide variety of policy and regulatory issues related to the telecommunications and media fields. She represents clients at both the federal and state levels as well as before various international and foreign regulatory agencies. In addition, she consults with foreign governments regarding privatization efforts.
Immediately prior to joining Akin Gump, Ms. Abernathy served as a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission. Nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate to a four-year term in 2001, she was responsible for representing the public interest in each of the policy areas under the FCC’s jurisdiction, including wireless; domestic and international telecommunications; satellite; broadcast; cable; communications equipment manufacturers; and broadband, IP and other advanced communications technologies. She was intimately involved in developing and implementing domestic policy in each of these fields. In addition, Ms. Abernathy chaired the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service and participated in numerous international bilateral and multilateral negotiations, including the 2002 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 2003 ITU World Radiocommunications Conference. She was appointed by the ITU to chair the 2004 ITU Global Symposium for Regulators.
Before joining the FCC as a commissioner, Ms. Abernathy served as vice president, public policy at BroadBand Office Communications, as vice president, regulatory affairs at US West and as vice president, federal regulatory at AirTouch Communications (a predecessor company to Cingular Wireless). Earlier in her career, she served as a legal advisor to two FCC commissioners and as a special assistant to the agency’s general counsel.
Ms. Abernathy received her B.A. magna cum laude from Marquette University in 1982 and her J.D. from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law in 1983. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the Federal Communications Bar Association.
Ms. Abernathy has been honored by several organizations for her professional achievements. She received the President’s Medal in 2005 from the Catholic University of America, the Forerunner Accolade in 2002 from Women in Cable and Telecommunications for her commitment to encouraging, developing and promoting women in the industry, and the Milestone Award in 2001 from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law for her exemplary service to the law school and outstanding achievement in the field of communications law. In addition, she was named one of the most powerful women in television by Electronic Media magazine (October 2002).
For more information about Ms. Abernathy and her firm, please visit: http://www.akingump.com
About Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The law firm founded by Robert S. Strauss and Richard A. Gump in 1945 is one of the world's largest firms. Its growth has come by understanding client problems - and solving them with a strategic combination of legal, practical and political skills. As the firm proceeds in a new millennium marked by dramatic advances in technology and the expansion of international business into new markets, it is well positioned to provide legal services that meet the changing needs of its clients on a 24/7 basis.
The firm’s vision is to address the array of legal challenges you may encounter in achieving your business goals. This vision has brought its depth, diversity and experience. And, it is still a first-generation firm. Those who built the firm continue to serve the clients that have grown with them.
Among its lawyers are men and women with different talents and approaches to the law. Yet they also possess striking similarities, starting with the ability to see creative solutions others might miss. Its lawyers are not satisfied until they have met the highest standards of legal service. In every area of the law, the firm focuses on achieving results that help your business.
About The Global Knowledge Congress
The Global Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org
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Network Neutrality is the concept that everyone should have unobstructed access to the Internet. Some Internet providers want to block access to certain high traffic users such as VoIP customers claiming that they bog down the rest of the network. A bill is currently on the table that would give the FCC the ability to fine network operators up to $500,000 for blocking or degrading access to high volume users. The bill is set to go to a full committee vote at the end of this month. The Global Knowledge Congress has assembled a team of experts, to help analyze these changes and their impact on the companies servicing this industry. These experts will present their findings, which include a "best practice" panel, at a comprehensive two-hour teleconference scheduled for July 25, 2006.
About Kathleen Q. Abernathy
Practice Areas: Communications and Information Technology
Public Law and Policy
Kathleen Q. Abernathy advises clients on a wide variety of policy and regulatory issues related to the telecommunications and media fields. She represents clients at both the federal and state levels as well as before various international and foreign regulatory agencies. In addition, she consults with foreign governments regarding privatization efforts.
Immediately prior to joining Akin Gump, Ms. Abernathy served as a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission. Nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate to a four-year term in 2001, she was responsible for representing the public interest in each of the policy areas under the FCC’s jurisdiction, including wireless; domestic and international telecommunications; satellite; broadcast; cable; communications equipment manufacturers; and broadband, IP and other advanced communications technologies. She was intimately involved in developing and implementing domestic policy in each of these fields. In addition, Ms. Abernathy chaired the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service and participated in numerous international bilateral and multilateral negotiations, including the 2002 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference and the 2003 ITU World Radiocommunications Conference. She was appointed by the ITU to chair the 2004 ITU Global Symposium for Regulators.
Before joining the FCC as a commissioner, Ms. Abernathy served as vice president, public policy at BroadBand Office Communications, as vice president, regulatory affairs at US West and as vice president, federal regulatory at AirTouch Communications (a predecessor company to Cingular Wireless). Earlier in her career, she served as a legal advisor to two FCC commissioners and as a special assistant to the agency’s general counsel.
Ms. Abernathy received her B.A. magna cum laude from Marquette University in 1982 and her J.D. from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law in 1983. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the Federal Communications Bar Association.
Ms. Abernathy has been honored by several organizations for her professional achievements. She received the President’s Medal in 2005 from the Catholic University of America, the Forerunner Accolade in 2002 from Women in Cable and Telecommunications for her commitment to encouraging, developing and promoting women in the industry, and the Milestone Award in 2001 from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law for her exemplary service to the law school and outstanding achievement in the field of communications law. In addition, she was named one of the most powerful women in television by Electronic Media magazine (October 2002).
For more information about Ms. Abernathy and her firm, please visit: http://www.akingump.com
About Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The law firm founded by Robert S. Strauss and Richard A. Gump in 1945 is one of the world's largest firms. Its growth has come by understanding client problems - and solving them with a strategic combination of legal, practical and political skills. As the firm proceeds in a new millennium marked by dramatic advances in technology and the expansion of international business into new markets, it is well positioned to provide legal services that meet the changing needs of its clients on a 24/7 basis.
The firm’s vision is to address the array of legal challenges you may encounter in achieving your business goals. This vision has brought its depth, diversity and experience. And, it is still a first-generation firm. Those who built the firm continue to serve the clients that have grown with them.
Among its lawyers are men and women with different talents and approaches to the law. Yet they also possess striking similarities, starting with the ability to see creative solutions others might miss. Its lawyers are not satisfied until they have met the highest standards of legal service. In every area of the law, the firm focuses on achieving results that help your business.
About The Global Knowledge Congress
The Global Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org
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Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
646-202-9344
www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao
Director, Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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