Big changes are coming to The Media Institute, a U.S. based communications law and policy group.
Longtime Chairman of the Board of Trustees Richard Wiley is stepping down, to be succeeded Kathleen Kirby. Also, a new president and chief executive officer has been named, Mike O’Rielly.
Both Wiley and Kirby are long-serving members of communications powerhouse law firm Wiley Rein, Wiley as a co-founder and Kirby as a high-profile partner with decades of communications law and group service.
Wiley was chairman of The Media Institute Board of Trustees for more than 30 years. He also served on the Federal Communications Commissioner as counsel, commissioner and eventually chairman during the years 1970–77.
Wiley said, “For over 30 years, it has been my great privilege to chair The Media Institute’s Board. During this time, the institute has always supported sound communications policy and the First Amendment. I now look forward to assisting our outstanding new leadership team of Kathy Kirby and incoming President Mike O’Rielly.”
Kirby said, “I am honored and humbled to have the support of The Media Institute’s Board of Trustees to serve as the next Chair – the Institute’s mission remains critical at this pivotal time for media and communications… I will draw from Dick’s powerful example as I work with our incoming President and CEO, Mike O’Rielly, and our distinguished Trustees to promote understanding of and respect for free speech principles, and to bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, academics, and journalists to address the emerging telecom, media, and technology issues that affect our democracy.
These changes take effect at the end of January.
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