Brian J. Massengill, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Auditors’ Liability - How to Avoid Casualties

New York, NY, January 23, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian J. Massengill, Partner, Co-Leader, Professional Liability Practice Group, Mayer Brown 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.

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

About Brian J. Massengill

Brian Massengill is a litigation partner with Mayer Brown LLP and a co-leader of the firm’s Professional Liability practice group. Brian has represented national accounting firms in numerous matters including securities class actions and related shareholder derivative suits, trials and arbitrations. He has also represented accounting firms and engagement partners in SEC and PCAOB investigations, and AICPA and state accountancy board proceedings. Brian consults with accounting firms on risk issues and is working with a major firm in the development and implementation of its records retention policies (including policies for audit and risk functions).

About Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centers across the Americas, Asia and Europe. The global platform has been enhanced recently by two important combinations. In December 2009, the firm formed an association with Tauil & Chequer Advogados, one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in Brazil. In Asia, it is known as Mayer Brown JSM as a result of our 2008 combination with JSM (formerly Johnson Stokes & Master), a leading Asia law firm.

For more information about Brian J. Massengill and Mayer Brown LLP please visit: http://www.mayerbrown.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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