FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2001

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: John Winston (202) 418-7450

Washington, DC -- The FCC Enforcement Bureau announced today that it has hired five new attorneys with significant litigation experience to support the Bureau's competition enforcement efforts.

FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell said: "This enhancement of the Enforcement Bureau's legal staff with experienced and talented litigators will enable us to do a more effective job in implementing our strong commitment to swift and strong enforcement of the Commission's rules."

Information about the new attorneys and their positions in the Enforcement Bureau is set out below. They all will be starting within the next two months.

Market Disputes Resolution Division

• Rosemary H. McEnery. Staff Attorney. A partner at Howrey Simon Arnold & White (1991-2001) and an associate at the same firm (1984-1991).

• Lisa J. Saks. Staff Attorney. A partner at Howrey Simon Arnold & White (1993-2001) and an associate at the same firm (1984-1992).

Investigations and Hearings Division

• Maureen F. Del Duca. Deputy Division Chief. A partner at Jenner & Block (1997-2001) and an associate at the same firm (1991-1997).

• David M. Janas. Staff Attorney. Formerly an associate at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo. (1999-2001) and at Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky (1993-1999).

• Hillary S. De Nigro. Staff Attorney. Formerly an associate at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy (1995-2001) and at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld (1993-1995).

Enforcement Bureau Contact: John R. Winston at 202-418-7450