Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP’s J. Mark Poerio to Speak at KC’s Accounting for and Taxing Executive Compensation/Bonuses Best Practices Live Webcast

New York, NY, March 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J. Mark Poerio, Partner, Employment Department, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Accounting for and Taxing Executive Compensation/Bonuses Best Practices Live Webcast”. This event is scheduled for March 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM -5:00 PM ET.

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Executive.html

Event Synopsis:

Companies face considerable challenges when applying accounting principles related to executive compensation and bonuses in light of this new and complex regulatory environment.

The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of experts to help you understand the critical elements of executive compensation in 2010 & 2011. The speakers will share their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webcast. They will address the following key issues:

- Benefits, bonuses and incentives
- Stock options
- Compensation protection
- Tax issues
- Up-to-the-minute regulatory changes

This live webcast will cover the fundamentals you need to understand about executive compensation.

About J. Mark Poerio

Mark Poerio is a partner in the Employment department in the Washington D.C. office of Paul Hastings. For nearly 25 years, Mr. Poerio has been in private practice with a focus on executive compensation and employee benefit matters, especially from a business and corporate governance and securities perspective. He works regularly with every Paul Hastings office, on a national and international level, and has significant pro bono representations relating to not-for-profit business, executive compensation, and tax matters. Mr. Poerio is also an adjunct professor with the Georgetown Law School, where he designed and teaches both “Executive Pay and Loyalty” and “The Business and Securities Aspects of Executive Compensation”.

About Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP

With 18 offices in major business centers across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., Paul Hastings has the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take them.

The firm's focus is simple: Provide consistent excellence in everything they do. In today's economic environment it is more important than ever to work with a firm that understands and anticipates your business needs. At Paul Hastings, they work closely with their clients and build deep institutional relationships through their global practice groups and client service teams. And they actively seek talent that shares their dedication to client service and their firm commitment to success.

For more information about J. Mark Poerio and Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, please visit: http://www.paulhastings.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.

For further information and inquiry, visit www.knowledgecongress.org

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