Carrie Hightman Media Statement October 10, 2006.CHICAGO -- After five and a half years with AT&T and its predecessor companies, I have decided that now is the perfect time for me to explore other opportunities in the Chicago business community. I am very proud of everything I accomplished during my tenure. Most recently, we secured unanimous regulatory approval of a landmark agreement to deregulate deregulate To reduce or eliminate control. One of the major forces in the financial markets in the 1970s and 1980s was the federal government's decision to deregulate interest rates. local phone service and offer competitive pricing in the metropolitan Chicago market. I was also pleased to have helped achieve several other major milestones for the company. These include: * The $197 million settlement of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. related to SBC's merger with Ameritech; * AT&T's return to the long distance market after a twenty-year absence; and * Reforming the state's network leasing rules. I'm very flattered and gratified by the significant interest and support I've received from the Chicago business and civic community. I'm looking forward to exploring the interesting professional opportunities that have already presented themselves and others. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , I have agreed to continue to represent AT&T on the boards of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the leading opera companies in the United States. It was founded in Chicago in 1954. Production history In addition to the standard operatic repertoire, Lyric also presents contemporary works. and the Chicago Urban League Chicago Urban League, Established in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, is currently being lead by Cheryle Robinson Jackson. Established by an interracial group of community leaders, the Chicago Urban League began as a resettlement organization assisting African American migrants arriving through the end of 2007. I look forward to being a very active participant in the Chicago business and civic community for many years to come. |
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