Christopher M. Cutler, Partner, Chair Accountants Defense Practice, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties

New York, NY, January 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Christopher M. Cutler, Partner, Chair, Accountants Defense Practice, McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties”. This event is scheduled for January 26, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_legalseries2010.html

Event Synopsis:

Fallout from the financial meltdown has made its way to the auditors of failed institutions. Stepped up enforcement activities by SEC and PCAOB have driven auditors to rethink how they work with their clients. Many are now on the brink of facing litigation arising from their client's bankruptcy or having to issue a restatement of the financials. People are asking the question: why didn't the auditor spot holes in the financials sooner? As the scope of auditors' liability broadens, even private litigators and investors may have the ability to pursue lawsuits against auditors.

The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of speaker experts for one of the much-anticipated webcasts comprising its 2010 Legal Series. They will form part of a comprehensive, 2-hour Live discussion on auditor liability claims.

Key topics that will be covered:
- Fraud
- Regulatory agency cases
- Congressional involvement
- Protecting yourself from litigation
- Up to the minute regulatory updates

About Christopher M. Cutler

Mr. Cutler chairs McGuireWoods LLP’s Accountants Defense practice and regularly represents international and national accounting firms, companies, auditors and individuals in civil, criminal and regulatory matters, including in investigations before the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He joined the firm from the PCAOB, where he was the first employee of the Board’s Division of Enforcement and Investigations, and where he helped design and implement many of the division’s current enforcement policies and procedures.

About McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods delivers quality work, personalized service and exceptional value. It uses technology to provide efficient legal solutions and employ a diverse workforce to bring real-world and innovative perspectives to meet its clients’ needs.

With approximately 900 lawyers and 19 strategically located offices worldwide, McGuireWoods uses client-focused teams to serve public, private, government and nonprofit clients from many industries including automotive, energy resources, health care, technology and transportation.

For more information about Christopher M. Cutler and McGuireWoods LLP please visit: http://www.mcguirewoods.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress brings 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.

Visit www.knowledgecongress.org for further information and inquiry.

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