Fallout from the Credit Crisis: Steps Every Company Should Take to Protect Itself and Its Officers and Directors

As the impact of the credit crisis extends beyond financial institutions, so does the attention of plaintiffs’ lawyers and regulators. What steps should you be taking to protect your company and its officers and directors?

Our panel of lawyers experienced in private securities litigation, SEC enforcement matters, internal investigations, and white-collar criminal defense, along with a senior forensic accountant from Deloitte, will address the following topics:

• The latest litigation developments, including the expansion of litigation beyond financial institutions
• Enforcement priorities for regulators and criminal authorities
• Disclosure issues
• Internal investigations
• Hot topics in accounting
• Tips for assessing and managing your risks

Who Should Attend:

• Chief Financial Officers
• Members of Audit Committees and Governance Committees
• General Counsel and Other In-House Counsel
• Risk Managers
• Heads of International Business Units or Operations
• Controllers/Principal Accounting Officers
• Internal Audit Staff
• Compliance Officers
• Ethics Officers
• Outside Auditors

Speakers:

Morrison & Foerster LLP Partners:
Terri Garland
Dan Marmalefsky
Sean T. Prosser
Robert S. Stern
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP:
Gerry Fujimoto, Partner -  Forensic & Dispute Services

We are pleased to offer a seminar recognized by RiskMetrics Group as approved for ISS Accredited Director Education Program.

Morrison & Foerster LLP (Provider #2183) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State of California in the amount of 1 hour.