Mitchell Ethan Lucarelli

M. Ethan Lucarelli is Chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of International Affairs (OIA). The Office is responsible for leading the Commission’s international activities, including treaty negotiations, bilateral and multilateral engagements, and cross border frequency coordination. The Office is also responsible for licensing of international telecommunications services and application of the agency’s rules on foreign ownership. Prior to OIA, Mr. Lucarelli service in the office of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, where he advised the Chairwoman on wireless and international matters. Previously he served as the Chairwoman’s Wireless and Public Safety legal advisor. He joined the Chairwoman’s office from the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, where he served as legal and policy advisor to the Bureau Chief. Previously, Mr. Lucarelli was Director of Regulatory & Public Policy at Inmarsat, a global satellite communications company. He began his legal career as an attorney in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology group at law firm Wiley Rein LLP, where he represented diverse clients on a range of wireless, satellite, and international telecommunications matters.

Mr. Lucarelli earned his JD with highest honors from the George Washington University Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Illinois. He lives with his wife Victoria and their dog, Moxie, in Alexandria, Virginia.