New Staff for FCC Commissioner Copps

Federal Communications Commission member Michael Copps announced the reorganization of his staff on Friday. John Giusti will join Commissioner Copps' office as Chief of Staff and legal advisor for international and wireless issues. Giusti has held several positions in the International Bureau where, among other things, he directed strategy for FCC participation in international and regional organizations, regulator-to-regulator dialogues and cross-border spectrum negotiations. Before joining the International Bureau, Mr. Giusti worked in the FCC's Common Carrier Bureau where he addressed implementation of parts of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Mr. Giusti received his Juris Doctorate from Boston University in 1994. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication from the University of Florida in 1991.

Jennifer Schneider will occupy the new position of Senior Policy Advisor in the Copps office. In addition to her duties as Senior Policy Advisor, Ms. Schneider will serve as principal advisor for broadband, wireline and Universal Service issues.

Jamila Bess Johnson will temporarily join Commissioner Copps' office as Acting Legal Advisor on media issues. Ms. Johnson is Senior Attorney Advisor in the Industry Analysis Division of the Media Bureau.

Paul Murray, who has been detailed to Commissioner Copps' office to assist in spectrum and wireless issues for the past several months, will shortly return to his position as Legal Advisor to the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.