Kirby Behre, Partner, Litigation Department at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Cross-Border Antitrust Enforcement Efforts on 9/23/08
New York, NY, June 19, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Kirby Behre, Partner, Litigation Department at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Cross-Border Antitrust Enforcement Efforts”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for September 23, 2008, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: (http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_crossborder.html)
Antitrust enforcement authorities around the world are increasingly coordinating their efforts with other countries. As a result, corporations who are investigated in the United States for anti-competitive behavior face numerous other investigations in the European Union, Canada, and other countries. These corporations also face class action lawsuits in the United States.
The Knowledge Congress is producing a two-hour teleconference and webinar aiming to discuss the important aspects, as well as the impact of this joint undertaking to affected industries. Industry experts and government regulators are scheduled to speak in this event.
About Kirby Behre
Kirby Behre is a former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer who has practiced criminal, civil and government contract law for the past 21 years. As a member of Paul Hastings’ White Collar, Internal Investigations and Corporate Governance Group, Mr. Behre has represented and defended corporations and individuals in civil and criminal investigations of alleged business crimes and civil fraud, including securities fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, antitrust violations and government contract fraud. Mr. Behre co-chairs the firm's E-Discovery Group, and has a particular expertise concerning e-discovery as it relates to government investigations. Mr. Behre was recently recognized as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer by Law & Politics publication.
Prior to his appointment as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1989, Mr. Behre practiced government contract and commercial contract law with the Washington, D.C. law firms of Hogan & Hartson and Pettit & Martin. He has litigated government contract cases before the General Services Board of Contract Appeals, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the General Accounting Office.
Mr. Behre is General Counsel to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, an organization he has been involved in for more than 15 years. Mr. Behre is an active participant in the Sedona Conference, a leader in e-discovery issues and education.
Mr. Behre received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1985 and his B.A. degree from George Washington University, with Special Honors and Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1982. He is a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland bars.
About Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, founded in 1951, is a leading international law firm with over 1,200 attorneys in 18 offices. The firm serves a diverse client base including many of the leading global financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies and offers deep capabilities in capital markets, finance and restructuring, intellectual property, international arbitration and dispute resolution, investment management, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, product liability, project finance, real estate, securities litigation and tax advisory services.
For more information about Kirby Behre and Paul Hastings, please visit: http://www.paulhastings.com
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences and webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences and webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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Antitrust enforcement authorities around the world are increasingly coordinating their efforts with other countries. As a result, corporations who are investigated in the United States for anti-competitive behavior face numerous other investigations in the European Union, Canada, and other countries. These corporations also face class action lawsuits in the United States.
The Knowledge Congress is producing a two-hour teleconference and webinar aiming to discuss the important aspects, as well as the impact of this joint undertaking to affected industries. Industry experts and government regulators are scheduled to speak in this event.
About Kirby Behre
Kirby Behre is a former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer who has practiced criminal, civil and government contract law for the past 21 years. As a member of Paul Hastings’ White Collar, Internal Investigations and Corporate Governance Group, Mr. Behre has represented and defended corporations and individuals in civil and criminal investigations of alleged business crimes and civil fraud, including securities fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, antitrust violations and government contract fraud. Mr. Behre co-chairs the firm's E-Discovery Group, and has a particular expertise concerning e-discovery as it relates to government investigations. Mr. Behre was recently recognized as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer by Law & Politics publication.
Prior to his appointment as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1989, Mr. Behre practiced government contract and commercial contract law with the Washington, D.C. law firms of Hogan & Hartson and Pettit & Martin. He has litigated government contract cases before the General Services Board of Contract Appeals, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the General Accounting Office.
Mr. Behre is General Counsel to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, an organization he has been involved in for more than 15 years. Mr. Behre is an active participant in the Sedona Conference, a leader in e-discovery issues and education.
Mr. Behre received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1985 and his B.A. degree from George Washington University, with Special Honors and Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1982. He is a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland bars.
About Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, founded in 1951, is a leading international law firm with over 1,200 attorneys in 18 offices. The firm serves a diverse client base including many of the leading global financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies and offers deep capabilities in capital markets, finance and restructuring, intellectual property, international arbitration and dispute resolution, investment management, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, product liability, project finance, real estate, securities litigation and tax advisory services.
For more information about Kirby Behre and Paul Hastings, please visit: http://www.paulhastings.com
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces teleconferences and webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour teleconferences and webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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