Ajit Pai is an American lawyer and former government official who served as the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from January 2017 to January 2021. He was appointed by President Donald Trump and is known for his role in the repeal of net neutrality regulations, which aimed to ensure equal access to internet services. Before his tenure at the FCC, Pai worked in various roles within the federal government, including at the Department of Justice and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. He has a background in law and earned his degree from Yale Law School.