Dr. Elaine Buckberg, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting, to Speak at KC Event

PRLog (Press Release) - Dec. 20, 2012 - The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, has announced today that Dr. Elaine Buckberg, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Bankruptcy and Restructuring: The Latest Trends and What’s Ahead LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for January 25, 2013 from 12:00pm- 2:00pm (ET).

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About Dr. Elaine Buckberg

Dr. Buckberg provides expert testimony and litigation support in the areas of securities economics, finance, valuation, and regulation. Her testimony and litigation experience includes regulatory, criminal, and civil securities cases, both in the US and in Europe.

In securities litigation, Dr. Buckberg has led engagements involving hedge funds; subprime and structured finance securities, including CDOs and synthetic CDOs; derivatives; securities class actions; insider trading; disgorgement; foreign exchange; mutual fund market timing and fees; IPO and trade allocation; and broker-dealer disputes. Dr. Buckberg has also directed projects and testified in complex commercial litigation involving valuation, mergers and acquisitions, fraudulent conveyance, and bankruptcy.

In addition to expert testimony, Dr. Buckberg has made presentations on behalf of clients to federal and state securities regulators. In arbitration matters, she has appeared before FINRA, the NASD, and JAMS. She has also testified before the Court of First Instance in Madrid, Spain.

About NERA Economic Consulting

NERA Economic Consulting (www.nera.com) is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world’s leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

NERA's clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to deliver unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists and other experts backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world's largest economic consultancies. With its main office in New York City, NERA serves clients from more than 20 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Event Synopsis:

In a volatile and unpredictable economic environment, companies and industry watchers must be in the know with respect to the latest trends in bankruptcy and restructuring. To explore and explain the up-to-the-minute developments, the Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of experts to offer insights and key takeaways. In a two-hour Live webcast, speakers will address:

-          Recent Bankruptcy Cases and Lessons Learned

-          Bankruptcy and Restructuring Litigation

-          Alternatives to Bankruptcy

-          Creditor’s Remedies

-          Lender Liability

-          Up-to-the-Minute Regulatory Updates

-          And Much More!

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.