The Communications Law & Policy Society at the
Syracuse University College of
Law will host its Fourth Annual Communications Law & Policy Symposium on
Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Genesee Grande Hotel in Syracuse. The
symposium, "Memo to President Obama: Communications Policy for the New
Administration," is partially sponsored by Microsoft Corp. and features
presentations, panels and speakers addressing issues at the core of the intersection of
law, policy, and the media. The public is invited to attend.
Panel sessions include the "Battle for Universal Service," "Alarming Disregard:
Communication Preparedness in National Emergencies," "Internet Privacy and
Behavior Advertising," "Minority Report: How The Media and Media Regulations
Affect Minorities in Election Coverage" and "Indecent Proposal: Revising 30 Years of
Communications Policy."
Confirmed speakers include representatives from Google; Microsoft; Lockheed
Martin; Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC; Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP; Patton
Boggs LLP; Pae Tech; the Parents Television Council; the National Black Coalition
for Media Justice; News Corp.; the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council;
and the Tully Center for Free Speech and Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse
University. SU College of Law alumnus Joe DiScipio from Fletcher, Heald &
Hildreth, PLC, will moderate.
"Those attending the symposium should be prepared to engage in a conversation
about the future of communications policy and how it relates to the media," says
Lindsey Brady, the Communications Law & Policy Society's president.
Immediately following the symposium the panel members will be available for a
networking event. Those interested can register now at http://www.SUCLPS.org. For
more information, contact Erin Lawless at ecfancyl@syr.edu.
