Richard D. Jones, Partner, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards on 3/19/2009
New York, NY, January 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard D. Jones, Partner, Dechert LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 19th, 2009, Thursday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_market.html
Critics contend that Mark-to-Market Accounting Standard is one of the causes of the country’s financial dilemma. Otherwise known as “fair value accounting,” this standard requires companies to value securities they hold at their current selling price. Banks are apprehensive because they fear that this standard might have an adverse effect on the valuation of their assets. Mark-to-Market accounting is likely here to stay, therefore companies need to understand how to best manage their positions held in financial instruments to survive in this challenging environment.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to discuss recent developments on this regulation. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webinar.
About Richard D. Jones
Richard D. Jones is a partner and a member of the executive committee of Dechert’s Finance and Real Estate group. He focuses his practice on mortgage finance and capital markets. Mr. Jones was designated as a leading lawyer for real estate in the 2005-2008 editions of Chambers USA, a referral guide to leading lawyers in the United States based on the opinions of their peers and clients and by the quality of their work. Mr. Jones was designated “one of the savviest capital markets / mortgage finance lawyers in America’s real estate sector” by the 2007 edition of The Legal 500 (U.S.). He was also listed as a leading lawyer for capital markets in New York in the 2008 edition of The Legal 500 (U.S.).
Mr. Jones was recently the recipient of CMSA's Founders Award for his role in moving the CMSA into a strong advocacy role over the past few years, including the formation of the CMSA PAC.
Mr. Jones is a regular author and speaker on a wide range of issues affecting mortgage finance and the capital markets. Mr. Jones is a member of the American Bar Association; past president of the Commercial Mortgage Securities Association (CMSA); a founder and governor of the Commercial Real Estate Institute (CRI); a member and past governor of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers; a member of the Lenders Council of the American Land Title Association; a former member of the Commercial Mortgage Board of Governors (COMBOG) of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, where he has chaired many committees and task groups; and a member of The Real Estate Roundtable, serving on its Capital and Credit Policy Advisory Committee.
About Dechert LLP
With more than 1,000 lawyers in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Dechert has the resources to help clients succeed wherever they do business. We focus on core transactional and litigation practices, providing world-class, top-ranked services to major corporations, financial institutions, and private funds worldwide.
For more information about Richard D. Jones and Dechert LLP, please visit:
http://www.dechert.com
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour Live webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register for an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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Critics contend that Mark-to-Market Accounting Standard is one of the causes of the country’s financial dilemma. Otherwise known as “fair value accounting,” this standard requires companies to value securities they hold at their current selling price. Banks are apprehensive because they fear that this standard might have an adverse effect on the valuation of their assets. Mark-to-Market accounting is likely here to stay, therefore companies need to understand how to best manage their positions held in financial instruments to survive in this challenging environment.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to discuss recent developments on this regulation. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webinar.
About Richard D. Jones
Richard D. Jones is a partner and a member of the executive committee of Dechert’s Finance and Real Estate group. He focuses his practice on mortgage finance and capital markets. Mr. Jones was designated as a leading lawyer for real estate in the 2005-2008 editions of Chambers USA, a referral guide to leading lawyers in the United States based on the opinions of their peers and clients and by the quality of their work. Mr. Jones was designated “one of the savviest capital markets / mortgage finance lawyers in America’s real estate sector” by the 2007 edition of The Legal 500 (U.S.). He was also listed as a leading lawyer for capital markets in New York in the 2008 edition of The Legal 500 (U.S.).
Mr. Jones was recently the recipient of CMSA's Founders Award for his role in moving the CMSA into a strong advocacy role over the past few years, including the formation of the CMSA PAC.
Mr. Jones is a regular author and speaker on a wide range of issues affecting mortgage finance and the capital markets. Mr. Jones is a member of the American Bar Association; past president of the Commercial Mortgage Securities Association (CMSA); a founder and governor of the Commercial Real Estate Institute (CRI); a member and past governor of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers; a member of the Lenders Council of the American Land Title Association; a former member of the Commercial Mortgage Board of Governors (COMBOG) of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, where he has chaired many committees and task groups; and a member of The Real Estate Roundtable, serving on its Capital and Credit Policy Advisory Committee.
About Dechert LLP
With more than 1,000 lawyers in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Dechert has the resources to help clients succeed wherever they do business. We focus on core transactional and litigation practices, providing world-class, top-ranked services to major corporations, financial institutions, and private funds worldwide.
For more information about Richard D. Jones and Dechert LLP, please visit:
http://www.dechert.com
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour Live webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register for an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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