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Upcoming Events

 

Law Seminars International

Social Media Law Conference

September 9 - 10, 2010

Seattle, WA

David Baker will be a speaker.

 

Kennesaw State University

AT&T Telecom Residency

Public Policy, Legal Issues, Regulatory for Emerging Technologies

Sunday, November 7

Walt Sapronov will be a speaker.

Past Events

 

Law Seminars International Presents: Regulation of the Internet in the Wake of Comcast v. FCC

Implications of the FCC's "Third Way"

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Telebriefing

Walt Sapronov moderated this event. For a complete agenda, visit Law Seminars International.

 

Law Seminars International

15th Annual Conference on Telecommunications Law

Key developments in regulatory policy, technology, and case law

April 15 & 16, 2010

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Seattle, WA

David Baker, Managing Director, Sapronov & Butler Government Affairs, will be a speaker.

For a complete agenda and registration information, please visit Law Seminars International.

 

Law Seminars International Presents: FCC's Proposed Net Neutrality Rules

Benefits and Challenges for Businesses

November 3, 2009

Tele-Briefing

On Oct. 22, 2009, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet Broadband Industry Practices. Commonly referred to as "Net Neutrality", this proceeding will help codify the four principles the FCC articulated in its 2005 Internet Policy Statement, along with two new principles proposed by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

 

David Baker, Managing Director of Sapronov & Butler Government Affairs, will be moderating a telebriefing to discuss how Net Neutrality Rules will affect traditional wireline and newer wireless broadband networks and the content, services and applications available on them (including the impact of policy efforts to deploy new broadband networks.)

 

Kennesaw State University

Sunday, October 25, 2009

AT&T Telecom Residency

Kennesaw, GA

Walt Sapronov will lead a discussion on telecom issues, including Net Neutrality and Broadband Stimulus Funding

 

Law Seminars International Presents: Wireless Broadband Conference

Business Models, Infrastructure Development and Regulation

October 15 & 16, 2009

Seattle, Washington, Crowne Plaza Hotel

David Baker, of counsel to Sapronov & Associates, P.C., will be speaking at a special conference on new developments in Wireless Broadband on October 15-16 in Seattle. His presentation on "Service Expansion into Rural Areas" will explain the stimulus package and Universal Service Fund for wireless services. Mr. Baker joins a distinguished faculty of transactional, litigation, regulatory and deal lawyers, as well as investment bankers and industry consultants as they address the legal, business and regulatory issues for this rapidly expanding industry.

 

For a complete agenda and registration information, visit Law Seminars International.

 

Law Seminars International Presents: An Expert Analysis by Phone

on Broadband Buildout Provisions of the Stimulus Package

What is available, who is eligible and how to qualify and apply

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

TeleBriefing at 10:00 am Pacific, 11:00 am Mountain, 12:00 pm Central, & 1:00 pm Eastern

David Baker, Moderator.

 

Law Seminars International Presents: A One-Hour Expert Analysis by Phone

on Broadband Buildout Funding Opportunities

Who is eligible, what the requirements are, and how to apply

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

TeleBriefing at 10:00 am Pacific, 11:00 am Mountain, 12:00 pm Central, & 1:00 pm Eastern

Mr. Sapronov will be the moderator. Click here for information on this seminar.

 

Argyle Executive Forum

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Deal Making in the Telecom Sector Forum

New York, NY

Mr. Sapronov will be leading a fireside chat with Tom Navin of Wiley Rein LLP to discuss anticipated regulatory developments in the Obama administration.

 

Kennesaw State University

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

AT&T MBA Class of 2010

Kennesaw, GA

Bruce W. Renard will lead a discussion on Public Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Issues

 

NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association)

November 10-11, 2008

Hollywood, FL

Legal Seminar

Mr. Sapronov will be speaking on the topic of Privacy.

 

Center for International Legal Studies (CILS)

5th Biennial Symposium on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Salzburg, Austria

June 19-21, 2008

Mr. Sapronov was a speaker. His topic was: "Telecommunications Arbitration and Other Dispute Resolution Procedures." His paper, "Pax Americana", was co-authored by Robert J. Butler, also with Sapronov & Associates, P.C.

 

The FCC's New Privacy Rules

Washington, DC

October 29, 2007

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

RICA Fall Forum

Jacksonville, FL

November 14 - 16, 2007

"Evaluating Wireless Business Options"

Mr. Sapronov will be a speaker.

 

Presentation at 2007 RICA Annual Meeting - June 1, 2007

"Capitalizing on the Convergence Evolution"

Las Vegas, Nevada

Mr. Sapronov will be a speaker.

 

Presentation at Bear Stearns - May 11, 2007

"Cable & Telco Regulatory Developments (What Investors Need to Know)"

New York, New York

Mr. Sapronov will be a speaker.

 

Research First Consulting, Inc. - March 7-9, 2007

"Consumer Services Marketing 2007 Seminar"

Destin, Florida

Mr. Renard will be a speaker.

 

Law Seminars International

Broadband and Telecommunications Deal Making

Atlanta, Georgia

November 2 & 3, 2006

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair. Click http://www.lawseminars.com/seminars/06TELGA.php for information on this seminar.

 

Wireless Technology Forum Meeting - August 24, 2006

"The Regulatory Issues Surrounding IPTV"

Walt Sapronov will be a speaker.

 

Michael J. Coles College of Business - May 7, 2006

Walt Sapronov will address Executive MBA students at the Kennesaw State University at the KSU Center. Georgia Public Service Commissioner, The Hon. David Burgess will give the keynote address.

 

Wireless Technology Forum Meeting - May 18, 2006

"IPTV State of the Union - Current Events and Trends in the IPTV Marketplace"

Walt Sapronov will moderate the panel discussion.

 

Atlanta Telecom Professionals

Negotiating Telecom Deals in the New Regulatory Environment Crowne Plaza Ravinia - January 10, 2006

Walt Sapronov is scheduled to speak at this event. For additional information, please visit: http://www.telecompros.org/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=83133.

 

FACS Telecom Conference - December 9, 2005

Mr. Sapronov is an invited speaker on Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) at the National Press Club, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. on December 9, 2005. The event is "Understanding the New Marketplace in Telecommunications", presented by FACS.

 

Negotiating Broadband and Carrier Telecom Deals

Two-day conference in Atlanta, Georgia

November 7 and 8, 2005

Walt Sapronov, Co-chair

Sponsored by Law Seminars International in conjunction with Atlanta Telecom Professionals

Reception co-sponsored by the Wireless Technology Forum

 

Business and Regulatory Impact of the US Supreme Court's Recent "Brand X" Decision

Luncheon Discussion - September 15, 2005

Sponsored by Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA)

Ronald V. Jackson, Co-chair of the Atlanta FCBA Chapter

 

Voice-over-IP (VOIP) Technology and Policy

eRoundtable Discussion (electronic roundtable discussion)

Beginning September 6, 2006

Walt Sapronov, Moderator

Sponsored by TechLINKS magazine

 

Law Seminars International - June 24, 2005

Telecommunications in Real Estate Development

Atlanta, Georgia

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

Click here for information on this seminar.

 

Michael J. Coles College of Business - April 10, 2005

Walt Sapronov will address Executive MBA students at the Kennesaw State University at the KSU Center. Georgia Public Service Commissioner, The Hon. David Burgess will give the keynote address.

 

FACS Telecom Conference - February 24, 2005

Mr. Sapronov is an invited speaker on Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) at the National Press Club, 529 14th St., NW Washington, D.C. on February 24,2005. The event is "Understanding the New Marketplace in Telecommunications", presented by FACS in association with The Society of Professional Journalists.

 

Law Seminars International

Telecommunications in Real Estate

Seattle, Washington

February 7 & 8, 2005

Mr. Sapronov is scheduled to speak on February 8th on the New Technologies Creating Opportunities for Property Owners panel.

Click here for information on this seminar.

 

Law Seminars International

Voice over Internet Protocol

Atlanta, Georgia

December 9 & 10, 2004

Mr. Sapronov is scheduled to speak on December 9th on the VoIP at the Crossroads: Public Policy Questions panel.

 

Law Seminars International

Telecommunications Carrier Contracts

Atlanta, Georgia

November 18th & 19th

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

Mr. Jackson is scheduled to speak on November 18th on The New Status Quo in the Changing Regulatory Environment for Carrier-to-Carrier Deal Making panel.

Mr. Zpevak is scheduled to speak on November 19th on Credit Assurance and Remedies panel.

 

Walt Sapronov has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Wireless Technology Forum. For more information, please visit www.wirelesstechnologyforum.com

 

Mr. Sapronov is scheduled to speak at today's (October 14) Wireless Technology Forum VoIP SIG Meeting. Mr. Sapronov will discuss Voice Over Internet Protocol Transactions: Navigating Uncharted Waters. For additional information, please visit www.wirelesstechnologyforum.com.

 

Law Seminars International

The New Telecommunications Outsourcing & Network Management

San Francisco, California

October 4th & 5th

Mr. Coen is scheduled to speak on October 4th on the Regulatory Drivers: Different Services Mean Different Treatment panel.

 

Law Seminars International

Telecommunications Deals for Carriers

San Francisco, California

July 29th & 30th

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Law Seminars International

Negotiating Telecommunications User Deals

Dallas, Texas

April 15th and 16th

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Practising Law Institute

Telecom M&A Update: Deal-Making Issues You Need to Know After Cingular & Comcast (Telephone Briefing)

March 24, 2004 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Law Seminars International

Voice Over IP

March 11 & 12, 2004

Mr. Sapronov is scheduled to give an overview of VoIP as an element of

telecom deal negotiations today.

 

Law Seminars International

Telecom Recovery, the Transition from Restructuring

February 12 & 13, 2004

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Law Seminars International

Negotiating Carrier-to-Carrier Telecommunications Deals

Atlanta, Georgia

November 6th and 7th, 2003

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Law Seminars International

Voice over IP Conference

Atlanta, Georgia

October 13th and 14th, 2003

Mr. Sapronov is scheduled to speak on VoIP as an element of

carrier-to-carrier telecom deal negotiation today at this conference.

 

Law Seminars International

Negotiating Carrier-to-Carrier Telecommunications Deals

San Francisco, California

July 24th & 25th, 2003

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Monthy Meeting

West Georgia Technology Alliance

March 19, 2003

Mr. Sapronov will be the speaker at an upcoming West Georgia Telecommunications Alliance forum on the topic of "Negotiating Agreements With Distressed Telecom Carriers".

 

Law Seminars International

Telecommunications Restructuring

New York, New York

February 13 & 14th, 2003

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Georgia Institute of Technology - College of Computing

August - December 2002

Mr. Sapronov will be teaching a course for the Fall 2002 semester entitled "A Survey of Telecommunications and the Law" (Course No. CS4280).

 

Law Seminars International

Negotiating Telecommunications Deals

Atlanta, Georgia

November 14 & 15, 2002

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair.

 

Law Seminars International

Negotiating Telecommunications Deals

San Francisco, California

July 25 & 26, 2002

Mr. Sapronov is program co-chair & will speak on the Network

Consolidation, Acquisitions, Financing and Build-Outs panel on July 26,

2002.

Ms. Holdrege will speak on July 25, 2002 on the Rights-of-Way, Pole

Attachments, Building Access and IRUs panel.

 

American Bar Association

2001 Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois

August 2 - 8, 2001

Mr. Sapronov will be participating in a panel discussing Antitrust Law on August 7th.

 

Georgia Institute of Technology - College of Computing

August - December 2001

Mr. Sapronov will be teaching a course for the Fall 2001 semester entitled "A Survey of Telecommunications and the Law" (Course No. CS4280).

 

Law Seminars International

Negotiating Telecommunications Deals

October 11 & 12, 2001

Atlanta, Georgia

Sheraton Colony Square Hotel

Mr. Sapronov is a Program Co-Chair and will present opening remarks on Day One of the conference and will moderate the Q&A session on Day Two.

 

Practising Law Institute

"Telecom Deals Now: Understanding the Interplay of Regulatory, Corporate, Securities and Bankruptcy Issues"

In San Francisco, PLI California Center, August 13-14, 2001.

In New York, PLI New York Center, September 20-21, 2001.

Mr. Sapronov, as a seminar Co-Chair, will be discussing "Changing Times in the Telecom Sector".

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