Deborah G. Heilizer, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with a SEC Investigation Live Webcast

New York, NY, March 10, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Deborah G. Heilizer, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with a SEC Investigation.” This two-hour event will be held on April 24, 2012, from 12 p.m. to– 2 p.m. ET.

For further details, please visit:
http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_SEC_Investigation.html

About Deb Heilizer

Deb Heilizer, a member of Sutherland's Securities Enforcement, Litigation and Regulation Team, focuses her practice on accounting and financial issues, regulatory enforcement, and litigation involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), self-regulatory organizations and private litigants. She also represents public companies and regulated entities, including broker-dealers, investment advisers and individuals in a wide range of securities matters, including state and federal regulatory matters, disclosure issues and compliance matters. Prior to joining the firm, Deb was in-house counsel at the retail brokerage division of a large financial institution, where she handled litigation and regulatory matters. For more than a decade, she also worked at the SEC's Division of Enforcement conducting and supervising investigations involving potential violations of the federal securities laws.

About Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is a law firm with global reach known for solving challenging business problems and resolving sophisticated legal issues for many of the world's largest companies. Founded in 1924, the firm handles matters throughout the United States and worldwide. Seven major practice areas-corporate, financial services, energy and environmental, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and tax-provide the framework for an extensive range of focus areas, allowing Sutherland attorneys to serve a diverse client base that ranges from small and medium-sized start-up businesses to a significant number of Fortune 100 companies. More information is available at: http://www.sutherland.com/

Event Synopsis:

Companies take precautionary efforts to be compliant with SEC rules. But let’s admit it. Mistakes happen and attorneys must work closely with clients to help them navigate an investigation and mitigate damage.

In a two-hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and key experts assembled by The Knowledge Group will offer valuable insight on how to effectively deal with a SEC investigation. Panelists will provide in-depth analysis of regulatory updates, the investigation process, and significant sanctions.

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

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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