DALLAS, TX January 26, 2022 – Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, is proud to announce a new career enhancing program “Understanding Broadcast Law,” sponsored by Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Law, PLC. “Understanding Broadcast Law” is built to clarify the numerous legal issues inherent to the radio business.
In addition to underwriting the program, which runs throughout 2022, Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth partners Frank Montero and Kathleen Victory, and their team, will host a series of free and on-demand videos dedicated to answering questions and providing practical and applicable information as it pertains to radio law. From EEO to FCC license renewals and contracts, to conversations with corporate lawyers, each unique and informative video will be easily accessible on a variety of platforms.
“Knowledge is power,” adds MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff, “and the opportunity to empower more women by demystifying legal issues is huge. We are beyond grateful for Fletcher, Heald and Hildreth’s sponsorship of this important series. Frank and his team are providing an invaluable opportunity to the MIW community and the industry.”
“On behalf of Fletcher, Heald Hildreth, we are both delighted and honored to sponsor and support the MIW’s legal education series,” said firm partner Frank Montero. “Working to expand both access to the broadcasting industry as well as opportunities in broadcasting has been a hallmark of Fletcher Heald & Hidreth’s practice, which has represented broadcasters since the firm’s founding over 80 years.”
To ensure that these instructive videos focus on areas of highest need and priority, MIW is asking for feedback from interested participants. This survey will inform MIW of the broadcast related legal issues of most interest: https://miw.secondstreetapp.com/FLETCHER-HEALD-AND-HILDRETH-Survey/.
To learn more about this particular MIW program, as well as other mentoring and educational opportunities, please visit RadioMIW.com. For more information on radio law, Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth invites you to subscribe to their blog at commlawblog.com.
About MIW:
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization of top-level female radio professionals, from across the country, who are dedicated to using their influence and resources to help other women in radio broadcasting develop management and leadership skills. The MIW organization is equally committed to advocating for the advancement of women to senior positions within the radio industry. For more information, please visit www.RadioMIW.com.
About Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth:
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC provides comprehensive legal services for the technology, telecommunications and media industries. With over 80 years of experience advising broadcasters, Fletcher, Heald serves as counsel to hundreds of broadcast stations, as well as telecommunications companies, financial institutions, technology start-ups, ISPs, mobile service providers, and cable TV companies. Fletcher, Heald extensively tracks the FCC and is a thought leader in interpreting developments in federal and FCC laws and rules applicable to broadcasters, as well as music licensing and copyright issues. The firm's writings on these subjects appear in CommLawBlog.com and Fhhlaw.com, and the firm's professionals appear in many webinars available on the firm’s YouTube page. Fletcher, Heald attorneys are frequently quoted in Radio + Television Business Report, Communications Daily, Inside Radio, Radio Ink, and other publications.
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