Rita Tuzon To Serve As Honorary Co-Chair For The 29th Annual NAMIC Conference

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Sep 15, 2015, 11:11 ET

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita Tuzon, executive vice president and general counsel for Fox Networks Group, has been named honorary co-chair for the 29th Annual NAMIC Conference. Presented by the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) as part of the cable industry's Diversity Week, the NAMIC Conference is scheduled for September 29-30, 2015 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.

Rita Tuzon, executive vice president and general counsel for Fox Networks Group to serve as Honorary Co-Chair for the 29th Annual NAMIC Conference.

"Rita is among our industry's most respected business leaders and it is an honor to have her join us for this year's Conference as honorary co-chair," said Eglon E. Simons, NAMIC's president and CEO. "Fox Networks Group is a valued Annual Corporate Sponsor and supporter of the association's diversity initiatives. NAMIC is pleased to continue our partnership with Fox Networks Group in furthering our common goal, which is increasing diversity within our industry."

In her longstanding role as executive vice president and general counsel, Tuzon is heavily involved in business operations and strategic thinking for FNG, while supervising business and legal affairs for Fox Networks Group's broadcast, cable and digital properties including Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Networks, FOX Sports Media Group and Fox Digital Media. Also managed under Tuzon's purview are several business operations units, including standards and practices and human resources. In 2012 Tuzon added responsibility for worldwide business and legal affairs for Fox International Channels, with regional operations in Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Tuzon joined Fox in 1997 as senior vice president of Litigation for Fox Group, where she managed litigation affecting many of Fox Entertainment Group's key companies, including 20th Century Fox Television, Fox Television Studios, Fox Television Stations, Fox Cable Networks and Twentieth Television. She was formerly a partner at a major entertainment law firm representing industry clients prior to joining Fox.

Tuzon was named Variety's Legal Impact Counsel of the Year for 2015 and is a class of 2010 Multichannel News Wonder Woman. In 2009 she was honored as ACCA Pro Bono Counsel of the Year. Tuzon has been listed multiple times among the Cablefax Most Influential Minorities in Cable, Women in Cable and Executives in Cable. Serving on boards for the National Geographic Channels and the BTN Sports Network, Tuzon also sits on several education-related organization boards and is a former president and current member of the executive board of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.

Tuzon commented: "Fox Networks Group shares NAMIC's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion. As we expand our interest across all platforms, fostering inclusion is central to ensuring that our brand reflects the multicultural presence of today's audience. I am proud to serve as honorary co-chair in support of NAMIC and its 29th Annual Conference."

Tuzon will serve as honorary Co-Chair for the 29th Annual NAMIC Conference alongside Dinesh C. Jain, COO of Time Warner Cable.

Since its inception, the Annual Conference has emerged as the industry's most comprehensive educational forum addressing diversity strategies and multi-ethnic inclusion as a business imperative. Maintaining the event's standard of excellence, the two-day symposium will showcase a diverse line-up of business leaders, influencers, and subject-matter experts. This year's agenda will focus on three learning tracks: Business Solutions, Leading & Learning and Content & Imagery. Commencing with the Breakfast Recognizing the Cablefax 2015 Most Influential Minorities in Cable, the 29th Annual NAMIC Conference will also be highlighted by: a Diversity Town Hall Meeting, the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program Luncheon featuring television legend Norman Lear, presentation of the Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards, evening receptions and other networking opportunities.

For more information or to access online registration for the 29th Annual NAMIC Conference visit http://www.namic.com or contact Sandra Girado, senior director of Meetings and Events, NAMIC, at 212-594-5985 or via email at [email protected]. Group registration discounts are available for multiple attendees from the same company.

ABOUT NAMIC
NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications) is the premier organization focusing on multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. Founded in 1980 as a non-profit trade association, today NAMIC comprises 2,500 professionals belonging to a network of 16 chapters nationwide. Through initiatives that focus on education, advocacy and empowerment, NAMIC champions equity and inclusion in the workforce, with special attention given to ensuring that the leadership cadres of our nation's communications industry giants reflect the multi-ethnic richness of the populations they serve. For more information, please visit www.namic.com and stay connected to NAMIC on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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