The Office of General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission serves as the chief legal advisor to the Commission and to its various bureaus and offices. The General Counsel also represents the Commission in litigation in federal courts, recommends decisions in adjudicatory matters before the Commission, assists the Commission in its decision making capacity and performs a variety of legal functions regarding internal and other administrative matters.

Matthew Berry is General Counsel. Paula Michele Ellison, Ajit Pai, and Joseph Palmore are Deputy General Counsels. Jacob Lewis serves as Associate General Counsel (Counselor to the General Counsel).

9/9/08
FCC Accepting Law Student Applications in the Fall for the 2009 Attorney Honors Program.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/4/08
The Commission Seeks Public Comment in the 2008 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/12/08
National Association Of Broadcasters v. FCC, No. 08-1117 (DC Cir.)
Brief for FCC

9/8/08
Verizon California, Inc. et al. v. FCC, No. 08-1234 (DC Cir.)
Brief for Respondents

9/8/08
William B. Clay v. FCC, No. 08-1255 (DC Cir.)
Opposition to Motion for Stay Pending Judicial Review

9/5/08
Morris Communications, Inc. v. FCC, No. 08-1080 (DC Cir.)
Brief for Appellee

9/2/08
Federal Communications Commission v. Fox Television Stations, Inc. et al., No. 07-582 (S.Ct.)
Reply Brief for the Petitioners

9/2/08
Charles Crawford v. FCC, No. 08-1059 (DC Cir.)
Brief for Respondents

8/22/08
ABC Inc. et al. v. FCC, No. 08-0841 (2nd Cir.)
Brief for Respondents FCC and The United States

8/19/08
Sorenson Communications, Inc. v. FCC, Nos. 08-9503, 08-9507, 08-9545 (10th Cir.)
Opposition of Federal Communications Commission to Petitioner's Motion for Stay Pending Judicial Review

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