Inez Friedman-Boyce, Partner with Goodwin, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Securities Class Actions: Trends & Developments in 2017 & Beyond
New York, NY, October 07, 2017 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Inez Friedman-Boyce, Partner with Goodwin, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Securities Class Actions: Trends & Developments in 2017 & Beyond.” This event is scheduled for November 15, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET).
For further details, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/legal/securities-law/securities-class-actions
About Inez Friedman-Boyce
Inez Friedman-Boyce, a Securities Litigation + White Collar Defense partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, has spent over two decades defending securities class action and shareholder litigation matters against financial institutions and publicly-traded and privately-held operating companies. Ms. Friedman-Boyce also has significant experience in litigating, arbitrating, and mediating securities and shareholder-related matters, and she has represented numerous clients in investigatory proceedings brought by the SEC, FINRA, and other agencies. Her clients include banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, venture capital firms, computer hardware and software manufacturers, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences companies, and other high technology companies.
Her practice is national in scope, and she has represented U.S. and foreign-based issuers, directors and officers in securities matters across the country. In addition to defending shareholder litigation matters, Ms. Friedman-Boyce advises companies on how to minimize securities liability, and how best to manage such exposure when it arises. Ms. Friedman-Boyce also writes and speaks nationally to the legal and business communities on securities and shareholder litigation, risk management, and corporate governance matters.
About Goodwin
At Goodwin, we use law to achieve unprecedented results for our clients. Our 1,000 plus lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigations and world-class advisory services in the financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology industries. We partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and on LinkedIn.
Abstract
The enforcement activity of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains high, as revealed by a 2017 research. Private civil litigation involving securities offerings, issuer reporting and disclosure, and mergers and acquisitions are also on the rise. Factors contributing to this trend include the new administration, changes in SEC leadership, a steady stream of securities offerings, and a the migration of merger claims from state to federal court.
In this live webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders brought together by The Knowledge Group will help counsel and companies understand the evolving backdrop of securities class actions. They will also provide an in-depth discussion of the recent litigation trends and developments and will offer tips on best risk mitigation practices.
Key topics include:
• High Securities Class Actions – Contributory Factors
• Opportunities and Pitfalls
• Notable Cases
• Best Risk Mitigation Practices
• Outlook
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/
For further details, please visit: https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/legal/securities-law/securities-class-actions
About Inez Friedman-Boyce
Inez Friedman-Boyce, a Securities Litigation + White Collar Defense partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, has spent over two decades defending securities class action and shareholder litigation matters against financial institutions and publicly-traded and privately-held operating companies. Ms. Friedman-Boyce also has significant experience in litigating, arbitrating, and mediating securities and shareholder-related matters, and she has represented numerous clients in investigatory proceedings brought by the SEC, FINRA, and other agencies. Her clients include banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, venture capital firms, computer hardware and software manufacturers, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences companies, and other high technology companies.
Her practice is national in scope, and she has represented U.S. and foreign-based issuers, directors and officers in securities matters across the country. In addition to defending shareholder litigation matters, Ms. Friedman-Boyce advises companies on how to minimize securities liability, and how best to manage such exposure when it arises. Ms. Friedman-Boyce also writes and speaks nationally to the legal and business communities on securities and shareholder litigation, risk management, and corporate governance matters.
About Goodwin
At Goodwin, we use law to achieve unprecedented results for our clients. Our 1,000 plus lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigations and world-class advisory services in the financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology industries. We partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and on LinkedIn.
Abstract
The enforcement activity of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains high, as revealed by a 2017 research. Private civil litigation involving securities offerings, issuer reporting and disclosure, and mergers and acquisitions are also on the rise. Factors contributing to this trend include the new administration, changes in SEC leadership, a steady stream of securities offerings, and a the migration of merger claims from state to federal court.
In this live webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders brought together by The Knowledge Group will help counsel and companies understand the evolving backdrop of securities class actions. They will also provide an in-depth discussion of the recent litigation trends and developments and will offer tips on best risk mitigation practices.
Key topics include:
• High Securities Class Actions – Contributory Factors
• Opportunities and Pitfalls
• Notable Cases
• Best Risk Mitigation Practices
• Outlook
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/
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Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
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www.theknowledgegroup.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
646-844-0200
www.theknowledgegroup.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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