James Walker, Partner, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast

New York, NY, February 25, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James Walker, Partner, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Cross-Border Internal Investigations: Retooling Your Firm’s Investigation Framework Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for June 16, 2016 @ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET.

For further details, please visit:
https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=1577

About James Walker

James Walker represents board directors, senior executives, law firms and lawyers in government and internal investigations of criminal misconduct, and in civil litigation and regulatory proceedings. He also represents law firms and lawyers in professional liability matters. Representative engagements include:

• Representing the audit committee of an alternative asset manager in FCPA investigations involving investments in Africa;
• Representing senior executives at a NYSE-listed foreign company in internal and government investigations of possible FCPA violations involving Eastern European subsidiaries;
• Defending an international law firm against malpractice claims involving domestic and foreign offices; and
• Representing a law firm in an investigation and criminal prosecution involving tax shelters.

Mr. Walker has been recognized by Super Lawyers (White Collar Criminal Defense, 2009-2015), Best Lawyers in America (Criminal Defense, 2013-2016) and Benchmark Litigation (2016). He is co-chair of the New York County Lawyer’s Association Committee on Professional Ethics.

About Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP

Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP has long been a go-to firm in the fields of cross-border enforcement, government investigations and criminal defense. The firm has a proven record of navigating difficult regulatory and criminal issues, from high profile investigations, parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings to the latest hot-button international enforcement situations.

For 25 years, the firm has helped clients facing potential scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions and confronting severe civil, criminal and reputational penalties. RK&O’s highly skilled team draws on the key attributes of the firm: a renowned white-collar practice, a proficiency in regulatory counseling, an ability to seamlessly manage parallel proceedings, and vast cross-border experience.

The RK&O team understands the enforcement perspective and can foresee future challenges lurking around the corner. They deeply understand the importance of international cooperation and the complications of regulatory exposure in multiple jurisdictions.

Event Synopsis:

With the continuous onslaught of domestic corporate misconduct, rigorous enforcement actions and internal investigations have become commonplace especially for regulatory authorities. When these internal investigations become global, they can reach a very challenging level of complexity and difficulty. Thus, it is critical for companies to review and retool their investigation framework accordingly so as to minimize potential risks and liabilities.

In this two-hour Live Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders assembled by the Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth discussion of Cross-Border Internal Investigations. Their presentation will address the important issues surrounding financial reporting fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty and officer and director misconduct. Speakers will also offer best practices in retooling firms’ investigation model, mitigating legal pitfalls and risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

• Cross-Border Internal Investigations
• Local Employment Laws
• Data Privacy Compliance
• Coordination with Foreign Regulators
• Possible Liabilities under the FCPA
• Recent FCPA Enforcement Cases
• Best Compliance Practices

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group 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 for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/