Marc J. Gerson, Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered to Speak at KC’s Event on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, on 5/5/2009
Jersey City, NJ, April 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Marc J. Gerson, Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 5, 2009, Tuesday at 12:00 NN – 2:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2009_ARRA.html)
Event Synopsis:
Ostensibly, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, aims to jumpstart U.S. economy, provide and rescue employment opportunities and serve as a mode to address neglected economic issues. Now a law, its viability would be tested in solving or at least lessening the financial woes lurking in the country. The epic scope of this act will impact every facet of the American economy. But how will it affect you and your company?
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help explore the issues surrounding the Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the impact it will have on the economy. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast.
About Marc J. Gerson
Marc Gerson specializes in federal tax policy, providing strategic advice and representation to clients before Congress, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. He also maintains a sophisticated domestic and international tax planning and controversy practice.
Prior to rejoining Miller & Chevalier, Mr. Gerson served as Majority Tax Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means. He provided policy and technical analysis with respect to the development and evaluation of tax legislation. He counseled the Committee on issues related to international taxation, corporate taxation, tax shelters, financial services taxation, taxation of passthrough entities, tax-exempt bond financing, and tax accounting methods.
Mr. Gerson acted as the staff liaison to Committee members, the Senate Finance Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He served as counsel on all major tax legislation enacted in the 109th Congress, including the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, and the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.
Prior to joining the Committee staff, Mr. Gerson worked as Segment Tax Counsel for Textron, Inc., a Fortune 200 multi-industry company, where he was responsible for all tax functions of its fastener and industrial product business segments. He also practiced law with a number of major law firms, including Miller & Chevalier.
Mr. Gerson is a frequent author and lecturer. He currently serves as a member of the District of Columbia Bar Taxation Section Steering Committee and the CCH International Tax Journal Advisory Board.
Education
The Georgetown University Law Center; 1998, LL.M. (Taxation), with distinction The George Washington Law School, 1993, J.D., with highest honors Emory University, 1990, B.B.A. (Accounting), with high distinction
About Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Miller & Chevalier is a leading Washington, D.C. law firm with specialized practices in the areas of tax, benefits, including ERISA, federal healthcare programs, white collar, federal procurement fraud, international, and related litigation.
For more information on Marc J. Gerson and Miller & Chevalier Chartered, please visit: http://www.millerchevalier.com/Home.aspx
About The Knowledge Congress
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 to study the impact of changing regulations.”
To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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Event Synopsis:
Ostensibly, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, aims to jumpstart U.S. economy, provide and rescue employment opportunities and serve as a mode to address neglected economic issues. Now a law, its viability would be tested in solving or at least lessening the financial woes lurking in the country. The epic scope of this act will impact every facet of the American economy. But how will it affect you and your company?
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help explore the issues surrounding the Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the impact it will have on the economy. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast.
About Marc J. Gerson
Marc Gerson specializes in federal tax policy, providing strategic advice and representation to clients before Congress, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. He also maintains a sophisticated domestic and international tax planning and controversy practice.
Prior to rejoining Miller & Chevalier, Mr. Gerson served as Majority Tax Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means. He provided policy and technical analysis with respect to the development and evaluation of tax legislation. He counseled the Committee on issues related to international taxation, corporate taxation, tax shelters, financial services taxation, taxation of passthrough entities, tax-exempt bond financing, and tax accounting methods.
Mr. Gerson acted as the staff liaison to Committee members, the Senate Finance Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He served as counsel on all major tax legislation enacted in the 109th Congress, including the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, and the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.
Prior to joining the Committee staff, Mr. Gerson worked as Segment Tax Counsel for Textron, Inc., a Fortune 200 multi-industry company, where he was responsible for all tax functions of its fastener and industrial product business segments. He also practiced law with a number of major law firms, including Miller & Chevalier.
Mr. Gerson is a frequent author and lecturer. He currently serves as a member of the District of Columbia Bar Taxation Section Steering Committee and the CCH International Tax Journal Advisory Board.
Education
The Georgetown University Law Center; 1998, LL.M. (Taxation), with distinction The George Washington Law School, 1993, J.D., with highest honors Emory University, 1990, B.B.A. (Accounting), with high distinction
About Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Miller & Chevalier is a leading Washington, D.C. law firm with specialized practices in the areas of tax, benefits, including ERISA, federal healthcare programs, white collar, federal procurement fraud, international, and related litigation.
For more information on Marc J. Gerson and Miller & Chevalier Chartered, please visit: http://www.millerchevalier.com/Home.aspx
About The Knowledge Congress
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 to study the impact of changing regulations.”
To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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