Palmer Hamilton

Palmer Hamilton is a Lawyer and member of Miller, Hamilton, Snider, & Odom, LLC.

2. Type of work performed in 1 above.

Our law firm was formed in 1979, with a primary focus on the representation of financial institutions. Prior to my private practice, I was an Assistant to the Comptroller of the Currency and Chief of Chartering for National Banks. In addition to the representation of banks and thrifts, I have represented the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the thrift regulatory agency in the past.

3. Financial ownership or management leadership of registries , registrars or other firms that are interested parties in WHOIS.

None.

4. Nature of your business interest in WHOIS.

I represent a consortium of banks interested in WHOIS and other issues before ICANN. Banks In ICANN Consortium is a member of the Commercial and Business Users Constituency. The banks in the consortium are concerned that limiting their access to WHOIS data will preclude or, at a minimum delay, their ability to stop consumer fraud through the internet. Such fraud primarily damages the consumer, but it can indirectly affect the customer's bank as well.

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