Nationality American | Name Michael Petricone | |
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Occupation Public Knowledge board member Alma mater Georgetown University Law Center, Tufts University | ||
Michael Petricone is an American speaker, lobbyist, and the Senior VP for Government Affairs for the Consumer Electronics Association. In 2003 Dealerscope Magazine named him one of the technology industry's "Top 40 Under 40", and in 2012 he was named one of Association TRENDS "2012 Leading Association Lobbyists."
Biography
Petricone received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and his undergraduate degree from Tufts University.
He is the Senior VP for Government Affairs for the Consumer Electronics Association. In 2003 he was featured by Dealerscope Magazine as one of the technology industry's "Top 40 Under 40". As of 2004, he was a part of the Advisory Committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus. On October 15, 2012, he was named one of Association TRENDS' 2012 Leading Association Lobbyists. Associations TRENDS stated “Petricone is the leading lobbyist for CEA. He was an outspoken voice against the recent Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act. The 2012 International CES show ‘became a virtual war room’ against SOPA and PIPA, bringing together the nation’s top tech talent and leading lawmakers and decision makers. Petricone helped lead the charge for the allocation of additional spectrum for wireless devices. After years of effort, Congress passed a law allowing the auction of unused broadcast spectrum. To promote the startup economy, Petricone and CEA pushed hard for the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. In March, a bipartisan congressional majority passed the JOBS Act. He also helped plan a Startup Day on the Capitol Hill featuring immigrant entrepreneurs telling their stories to members of Congress.”
He is a board member for Public Knowledge.