Top State Dept Telecom Official Moves On

David Gross, the former U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, is joining the communications practice of Wiley Rein in March. At the law firm, Gross will provide counseling on global telecommunications issues and assist US and foreign entities looking for international business opportunities. Gross believes the greatest challenges for US telecommunications and high-tech companies continue to be difficulties in dealing with governmental restrictions on doing business. Richard Beaird is currently serving in Gross's place at the State Department in an acting capacity.