Jennifer Marietta-Westberg, Principal, Cornerstone Research to Speak at Effectively Handling an SEC Enforcement Inquiry

The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jennifer Marietta-Westberg, Principal, Cornerstone Research will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Effectively Handling an SEC Enforcement Inquiry: Practical Guide for Your Firm LIVE Webcast.” End Quote

(1888PressRelease) June 24, 2019 - This event is scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET.

For further details, please visit:
https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/handling-an-sec-enforcement-inquiry/

About Jennifer Marietta-Westberg
Jennifer Marietta-Westberg addresses allegations related to financial reporting, asset management, trading, and mergers and acquisitions in litigation and regulatory investigations. She has served as an expert on matters related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), as well as alleged insider trading. Dr. Marietta-Westberg is a member of the Investor Advisory Committee of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which offers guidance to the Commission on regulatory priorities and initiatives to support the integrity of the securities marketplace.

Dr. Marietta-Westberg worked for ten years at the SEC, in several capacities. She served as the deputy chief economist and deputy director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) from 2013 to 2016. At the SEC, Dr. Marietta-Westberg managed the provision of economic analysis in support of Commission policy and rulemaking in the areas of asset management, broker-dealers, credit rating agencies, and market microstructure. She oversaw many of DERA’s economic analyses in support of international initiatives.

Prior to joining the SEC, Dr. Marietta-Westberg was an assistant professor at Michigan State University. Her research has been published in the Journal of Accounting and Economics, the Journal of Corporate Finance, European Financial Management, the Journal of Behavioral Finance, and the Journal of Business Ethics.

About Cornerstone Research
“For more than twenty-five years, Cornerstone Research staff have provided economic and financial analysis in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including prominent faculty and industry practitioners, in a distinctive collaboration. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results. The experts with whom we work bring the specialized expertise of researchers or practitioners required to meet the demands of each assignment.

Cornerstone Research has seven hundred staff and offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington.”

Event Synopsis:
In response to the rapidly rising number of corporate scandals involving businesses and corporate executives, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to implement rigorous probes and enforcement actions over entities potentially violating federal securities laws. Key enforcement drivers include retail investor protection, cooperation, and the use of data analysis to identify wrongdoing.
An in-depth understanding of how the SEC’s Division of Enforcement conducts its investigation is crucial in devising an approach that will work best for a certain type of inquiry.
In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will present a comprehensive analysis of the SEC’s enforcement inquiry process. Speakers will also provide a practical guide on how to handle an enforcement inquiry considering the recent trends, developments, and legal issues surrounding this significant topic.

Key topics include:
• SEC Enforcement Inquiry Process - The Fundamentals
• Recent Trends and Legal Developments
• Risk Issues and Challenges
• Best Practices in Handling a Sec Enforcement Inquiry
• What Lies Ahead

About The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group is a leading provider of Continuing Legal Education, CLE, for lawyers, Continuing Professional Education, CPE, for accountants and a variety of other types of continuing education for other professions. Our mission is to deliver quality continuing education programs utilizing industry trends and the latest technology to communicate regulatory shifts and contributions made to different fields. Our insightful and engaging webcasts are brought to you by leading influencers to offer a multitude of perspectives and outlooks.

In bringing together thought leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts from around the world, The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education. The experts we engage with analyze the latest trends, insights, and developments in their industries to bring forth content you can’t get anywhere else.

We can be reached via our website, over the phone at (646) 844-0200 or email us at info ( @ ) theknowledgegroup dot org. We look forward to having you learn with The Knowledge Group.

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