Wiley partner and Catholic Law alumna, Kathleen A. Kirby '91, co-chair of the Wiley’s preeminent Telecom, Media & Technology (TMT) Practice, began her term as President of the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA – The Tech Bar) on July 1, 2024. Kirby received the Pay it Forward Award from Catholic Law's Law & Technology Institute (LTI) and its Alumni Association (LTIAA) in 2019.

Elected by the 2,000-member FCBA to serve in its top leadership role for the 2024-2025 term, Kirby accepted the gavel from immediate past FCBA President Diane Holland, also a partner in Wiley’s TMT Practice.

“Wiley has a long history of FCBA leadership, and I am honored to succeed Diane as President of this respected organization,” Kirby said. “The FCBA has contributed to my own professional development and success over many years. I look forward to giving back to the wonderful community that is the Tech Bar as we continue to provide learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities for law and policy professionals.”

Kirby is the most recent Wiley partner to serve as President of the FCBA.

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