Kathleen Kirby To Succeed Richard Wiley as Media Institute Chair

Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

• Richard E. Wiley, who has chaired The Media Institute‘s Board of Trustees with distinction for more than 30 years, will step down from that position on Jan. 31. The Institute’s Board of Trustees has chosen well known media lawyer Kathleen Kirby to succeed him. Wiley plans to remain active in Media Institute activities as Chairman Emeritus, effective Feb. 1. “For over 30 years, it has been my great privilege to chair The Media Institute’s Board…

Wiley Passes The Media Institute Board Baton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Iconic former FCC Chairman and Wiley Law founder Richard E. “Dick” Wiley will step down on January 31 as Chair of The Media Institute’s Board of Trustees, completing a three-decade run in the role. We know who his successor will be, even as Wiley will become Chairman Emeritus of the non-profit, non-partisan organization specializing in communications policy and the First Amendment. Please Login to view this premium content. (N…

Kathleen Kirby To Succeed Richard Wiley as Media Institute Chair

After more than three decades as Chair of The Media Institute’s Board of Trustees, Richard Wiley will step down at January's end. As his successor, the Board has selected media attorney Kathleen Kirby as Wiley assumes the title of Chairman Emeritus.