Thomas M. Johnson, Jr. Named FCC General Counsel

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WEST VIRGINIA Deputy Solicitor General THOMAS M. (TOM) JOHNSON, JR. is joining the FCC as General Counsel.  JOHNSON's arrival will send Acting General Counsel NICK DEGANI back to Chairman AJIT PAI's office as Senior Counsel.

PAI said, “Because we cannot stray beyond the authority granted to us by Congress, the General Counsel is one of the most important positions at the FCC. Having myself worked in the FCC’s Office of General Counsel, I know the hard work that goes on there. I am grateful that someone with TOM’s skill and experience is going to fill this vital role. TOM is an outstanding attorney and a strong leader.”

Regarding DEGANI, PAI added, “NICK once again stepped up when needed and did an outstanding job filling a temporary but fundamental need for the Commission. I welcome him back to my office and thank him for his tireless work.”

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