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).

5/2/08
United Church Of Christ Office Of Communications, Inc., Et Al. V. FCC, No. 08-3245 (6th Cir.)
Opposition of Federal Communications Commission to Emergency Motion For a Stay

4/30/08
National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. FCC, No. 07-1312 (DC Cir.)
Brief for Respondents

4/14/08
National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. FCC, No. 07-1356 (DC Cir.)
Brief for Respondents

4/14/08
Morris Communications, Inc. v. FCC, No. 08-1080 (DC Cir.)
Opposition of Federal Communications Commission to Motion for Stay Pending Review

3/24/08
CTIA-The Wireless Association Et Al. v. FCC, No. 07-1475, 07-1477 and 07-1480 (DC Cir.)
Brief for Respondents

3/10/08
Rural Cellular Association And T-Mobile USA v. FCC, No. 08-1069 (DC Cir.)
Opposition of FCC to Emergency Motions for Stay Pending Judicial Review

3/7/08
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association v. FCC, No. 08-1071 (DC Cir.)
Opposition of the FCC to Petitioner's Emergency Motion for a Stay

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