Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Executing Internal Investigations for Compliance Programs on 4/7/10
New York, NY, February 19, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Litigation Department, New York Office, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Executing Internal Investigations for Compliance Programs LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 7, 2010, Monday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Internal_Investigation.html)
Event Synopsis:
In an effort to bolster corporate compliance programs, companies are stepping up their internal investigations programs. The most effective solutions aim to identify the most critical compliance problems and risks. In a two-hour Live Webcast organized by the Knowledge Group, a team of experts and thought leaders will examine the following issues with respect to internal investigations:
- How can companies map out internal investigations in the most effective and efficient manner?
- What are the proper steps and conditions?
- Who’s in charge of investigations? Who’s on the team?
- How can companies measure the impact of internal investigations on their compliance programs?
The Knowledge Group will gather experts and key practitioners to explain the key concepts of this program. Towards the end of the webcast, participants will be given the chance to ask questions, live.
About Walter G. Ricciardi
A partner in the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group at Paul, Weiss, Walter Ricciardi has extensive experience defending a broad variety of investigations conducted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. Additionally, he has extensive experience conducting internal investigations for public companies and directors, including investigations related to allegations of accounting and financial fraud and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Prior to joining Paul, Weiss in June 2008, Mr. Ricciardi was the Deputy Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, where he supervised many of the Commission’s most significant investigations related to financial fraud, FCPA, insider trading and broker-dealer and mutual fund compliance issues.
Prior to joining the SEC, Mr. Ricciardi spent 20 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers and it predecessor, Coopers & Lybrand, where he was in charge of defending the firm’s litigation and regulatory matters. While at PwC, he was elected by his partners to serve on the firm’s board and on the Global Oversight Board of the PwC global organization. Since joining Paul, Weiss, Mr. Ricciardi has served as lead counsel on the following matters:
- Representation of a global financial institution and its investment management company in connection with investigations by the SEC and Massachusetts Securities Division into the pricing by a mutual fund of mortgage-backed securities.
- Representation of a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the SEC into collateralized debt obligation marketing practices.
- Representation of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of a US-listed company located in Beijing, China in connection with an internal investigation into alleged accounting improprieties.
- Representation of several companies in various industries in connection with internal investigations into potential improper payments under the FCPA.
- Representation of a hedge fund in connection with an investigation by the SEC of “pay to play” issues.
Mr. Ricciardi lectures and writes extensively on securities litigation and regulatory issues. As an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law, he teaches a seminar on issues in SEC enforcement
About Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is a firm of more than 600 lawyers, with diverse backgrounds, personalities, ideas and interests, who collaborate with clients to help them conquer their most critical legal challenges and business goals. Our long-standing clients include many of the largest publicly and privately held corporations and financial institutions in the United States and throughout the world. We continue to serve as counsel to numerous start-up companies and investment funds, and over the years have nurtured many through their growth into industry players. While Paul, Weiss is widely recognized as having leading litigation and corporate capabilities, the firm has developed equally strong practices in the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, employee benefits and executive compensation, intellectual property, personal representation, real estate and tax law.
For more information about Walter G. Ricciardi, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, please visit: www.paulweiss.com
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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Event Synopsis:
In an effort to bolster corporate compliance programs, companies are stepping up their internal investigations programs. The most effective solutions aim to identify the most critical compliance problems and risks. In a two-hour Live Webcast organized by the Knowledge Group, a team of experts and thought leaders will examine the following issues with respect to internal investigations:
- How can companies map out internal investigations in the most effective and efficient manner?
- What are the proper steps and conditions?
- Who’s in charge of investigations? Who’s on the team?
- How can companies measure the impact of internal investigations on their compliance programs?
The Knowledge Group will gather experts and key practitioners to explain the key concepts of this program. Towards the end of the webcast, participants will be given the chance to ask questions, live.
About Walter G. Ricciardi
A partner in the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group at Paul, Weiss, Walter Ricciardi has extensive experience defending a broad variety of investigations conducted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. Additionally, he has extensive experience conducting internal investigations for public companies and directors, including investigations related to allegations of accounting and financial fraud and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Prior to joining Paul, Weiss in June 2008, Mr. Ricciardi was the Deputy Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, where he supervised many of the Commission’s most significant investigations related to financial fraud, FCPA, insider trading and broker-dealer and mutual fund compliance issues.
Prior to joining the SEC, Mr. Ricciardi spent 20 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers and it predecessor, Coopers & Lybrand, where he was in charge of defending the firm’s litigation and regulatory matters. While at PwC, he was elected by his partners to serve on the firm’s board and on the Global Oversight Board of the PwC global organization. Since joining Paul, Weiss, Mr. Ricciardi has served as lead counsel on the following matters:
- Representation of a global financial institution and its investment management company in connection with investigations by the SEC and Massachusetts Securities Division into the pricing by a mutual fund of mortgage-backed securities.
- Representation of a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the SEC into collateralized debt obligation marketing practices.
- Representation of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of a US-listed company located in Beijing, China in connection with an internal investigation into alleged accounting improprieties.
- Representation of several companies in various industries in connection with internal investigations into potential improper payments under the FCPA.
- Representation of a hedge fund in connection with an investigation by the SEC of “pay to play” issues.
Mr. Ricciardi lectures and writes extensively on securities litigation and regulatory issues. As an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law, he teaches a seminar on issues in SEC enforcement
About Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is a firm of more than 600 lawyers, with diverse backgrounds, personalities, ideas and interests, who collaborate with clients to help them conquer their most critical legal challenges and business goals. Our long-standing clients include many of the largest publicly and privately held corporations and financial institutions in the United States and throughout the world. We continue to serve as counsel to numerous start-up companies and investment funds, and over the years have nurtured many through their growth into industry players. While Paul, Weiss is widely recognized as having leading litigation and corporate capabilities, the firm has developed equally strong practices in the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, employee benefits and executive compensation, intellectual property, personal representation, real estate and tax law.
For more information about Walter G. Ricciardi, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, please visit: www.paulweiss.com
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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