Media Contact:
Matthew Berry, (202) 418-2005
matthew.berry@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
FCC COMMISSIONER AJIT PAI ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF APPOINTMENT
WASHINGTON, August 5, 2015.—FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai today announced the 
appointment of Alison Nemeth as his Interim Legal Advisor for media issues.  Chief of Staff Matthew 
Berry, who currently handles media issues, will assume the wireline portfolio while Nick Degani, 
Wireline Legal Advisor, is out of the office on paternity leave.
Alison joins Commissioner Pai’s office on detail from the Video Division of the Commission’s 
Media Bureau.  An Honors Attorney, she has worked on a variety of legal and policy issues relating to 
broadcast television, including licensing, transactions, and the upcoming Incentive Auction.  Previously, 
Alison worked as a law clerk in Commissioner Pai’s Office.
“I am delighted that Alison has agreed to rejoin our office.  She excelled during her prior stint 
with us, and I look forward to benefiting from her expertise in the weeks ahead,” said Commissioner Pai.
Alison received her J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and 
obtained a certificate from its Institute for Communications Law Studies.  During law school, Alison 
gained experience interning for PCIA—The Wireless Infrastructure Association, the FCC’s Office of 
General Counsel, Comcast Corporation, and Verizon.  Alison received her undergraduate degree from 
Lafayette College.
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Office of Commissioner Ajit Pai: (202) 418-2000
Twitter: @AjitPaiFCC
www.fcc.gov/leadership/ajit-pai
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official 
action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).