Events
February 22-24, 2012
VALCON2012
Please join BDO Consulting Manager Carol Pinlac at the American Bankruptcy Institute's VALCON2012 conference in Las Vegas, NV.
February 8-10, 2012
2012 Hospitality Law Conference
BDO Consulting Managing Director Clark Schweers and Manager Dina Senerchia will attend the 2012 Hospitality Law Conference in Houston, TX. Mr. Schweers, head of the firm's Insurance Claim Services practices, will participate in a panel discussion, "Typical Claims that Might Arise from a Management Contract and Possible Resolutions and Alternative Dispute Resolution."
January 18-20, 2012
2012 TMA Distressed Investing Conference
BDO Consulting Partner and National Head of Business Restructuring Services Bill Lenhart and BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors Partner Jerry Shapiro will attend the 2012 Turnaround Management Association Distressed Investing Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
October 25-27, 2011
TMA 2011 Annual Convention
Please join BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of Restructuring Services Bill
Lenhart, as well as Managing Directors Bill Creelman, Baker Smith and Director Mark Goodenow, at the Turnaround Management Association's annual convention in
San Diego, CA.
October 26-28, 2011
US Shopping Center Law Conference
Please join BDO Consulting
Managing Director Rich Hauer at this International Council of Shopping Centers conference in Phoenix, AZ.
October 18, 2011
Backwards and In Heels: A Look at the Past, Present and Future of Women in White Collar Law
BDO Consulting Partner Judith
Spry will participate in this Chicago, IL networking event and panel discussion which will address topics related to women in white collar practice, networking,
and strategies for success.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST
October 12-15, 2011
National Council of Bankruptcy Judges'
Please join BDO Consulting Partner
and National Director of Business Restructuring Services Bill Lenhart, Partner David Berliner and Director Michele Michaelis at the National Conference of Bankruptcy
Judges' (NCBJ) Annual Conference in Tampa, FL.
October 13, 2011
Fifth Annual SABANY Leadership Awards Gala
BDO Consulting is a proud sponsor of the South
Asian Bar Association of New York's Fifth Annual SABANY Leadership Awards Gala in New York, NY. Director Nidhi Rao will attend the gala along with colleagues from BDO
Consulting. Ms. Rao, who focuses on domestic and international investigations and is also fluent in Hindi, serves as the liaison for such services in the South Asian
market.
October 9-12, 2011
87th Annual International Energy Credit Association (IECA) Conference
BDO
Consulting Partner Kevin Kaden will present at the 87th Annual International Energy Credit Association (IECA) Conference on the topic,
"How to get to IFRS from GAAP without Mapquest."
September 27, 2011
TMA NY Corporate Leadership Conference
Please
join BDO Consulting Manager Don Levy at the Turnaround Management Association's Corporate Leadership Conference, "Making Good Corporate
Governance for Distressed Companies a Reality," in New York, NY.
September 26, 2011
FCPA Series:Doing Business Abroad
Spotlight on Russia
To view presentation slides, click here
Due to the increasingly stringent and expanding anti-corruption regulations imposed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, it is imperative that businesses operating in today's global economy understand the risks of conducting business abroad and mitigate the risk of corruption violations involving foreign government officials.
Please join us for this complimentary webinar, the next in our FCPA Series: Doing Business Abroad, in which experienced anti-corruption professionals will discuss the business environment in Russia, including corruption risks.
Participants will:
- Recognize corruption risks associated with doing business in Russia
- Understand the anti-corruption enforcement efforts and legal framework in Russia
- Have an understanding of the impact of the new Russian anti-corruption legislation upon information sharing and enforcement trends involving both public official and commercial bribery
- Be knowledgeable regarding the recent FCPA enforcement matters brought by U.S. enforcement officials in Russia, including a focus on high-risk sectors and the role of third parties
- Understand the impact of the recently announced U.S. transnational organized crime strategy on FCPA enforcement efforts, including increased asset forfeiture risks
- Know the elements of an effective compliance program for companies operating in Russia
Time: 12:00 PM to approximately 1:30 PM (EST)
CPE: 1.5 credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications
September 19-20, 2011
VRN Fall Outlet Leasing and Marketing Convention
BDO Consulting Managing Director Rich Hauer will be attending the International Council for Shopping Center's (ICSC) VRN Fall Outlet Leasing and Marketing
Convention in East Rutherford, NJ.
September 15, 2011
Ac’sense Focus on Fraud
Presented as part of BDO USA, LLP's Ac’sense series, the Ac’sense 2011 Focus on Fraud webinar continues our tradition of lending a helping hand to financial management and audit committees to stay on top of today's hot topics and developments. Upon completion of this course, participants should have gained a heightened awareness of:
- Identifying current sources and manifestations of fraud – particularly areas of financial reporting that tend to be more susceptible to fraud
- Executing effective fraud brainstorming and risk assessments
- Recognizing fraud red flags
- Defining fraud responsibility within organizations
Outlining key elements for actions plans to deter, detect and prevent fraud- Establishing action plans for addressing alleged fraud
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (EST)
CPE: 2 credits in the field of Specialized Knowledge and Applications - Fraud
September 8-10, 2011
ABI Southwest Bankruptcy Conference
Please join BDO Consulting Managing
Director Bill Creelman and Manager Carol Pinlac in Las Vegas, NV as they present on "Panel Basic of Financial Statements" at the American Bankruptcy Institute's
Southwest Bankruptcy Conference.
August 4-6, 2011
ABI 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop
BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors Managing
Director Rich Moskwa will be attending the American Bankruptcy Institute's 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop in Hershey, PA.
July 27-30, 2011
16th Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop
Please join BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors
Managing Director Baker Smith at the American Bankruptcy Institute's 16th Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop on Kiawah Island, SC.
July 21-24, 2011
ABI Northeast Conference
Please join BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors Managing Directors
Richard Moskwa and Jerry Shapiro at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Northeast Conference in Newport, RI where Shapiro will participate in a panel
discussion on "Roles and Models Used to Establish the New Capital Structure."
July 13 - 15, 2011
TMA Western Regional Conference
Please join BDO Consulting Managing Director Bill Creelman in Santa Barbara, CA where he will serve as Co-Chair of the Education Committee for the Turnaround Management Association's Western Regional Conference.
June 8 - 11, 2011
27th Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference
Please join BDO Consulting Partner David Berliner in Boston, MA at the American Bankruptcy Institute's annual conference, where he will participate in a panel discussion, "13-Week Cash Flow Forecast."
June 8, 2011
Ethics & Compliance in the Age of Dodd-Frank: A Perspective for Financial Professionals
Please join BDO Consulting Partner Anthony Lendez and Director Nicole Sliger in New York, NY for this informational session, co-hosted by The Network, Inc.. Topics will include a discussion of how whistleblower programs will be affected by the ongoing implementation of Dodd-Frank, as well as how technology can be leveraged to effectively manage all governance, risk and compliance-related areas - including ethics and compliance, fraud, case and critical incident management, policy management and reporting and analysis.
May 20, 2011
12th Annual Corporate & Securities Law Update: Advising Clients on Whistleblower, Social Media & Social Networking Developments
BDO Consulting Director Nicole Sliger will serve as a member of the Faculty at the New York City Bar's 12th Annual Corporate & Securities Law Update in New York, NY.
May 12-13, 2011
5th Annual NYIC/TMA Credit & Bankruptcy Symposium
Please join BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors Managing Director Rich Moskwa at this credit and bankruptcy symposium at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
May 22-25, 2011
RECon - The Global Retail Real Estate Convention
BDO Consulting Managing Director Rich Hauer will be hosting the roundtable, "Pop-Up Stores: More Than a Seasonal Strategy" at RECon in Las Vegas.
May 25-27, 2011
SAMA Conference
BDO Consulting Managing Director Bill Creelman will be participating in a panel discussion, "Monetizing Problem Loans" at the SAMA Conference in Santa Barbara, CA.
April 14, 2011
Hot Topics in Bankruptcies for Attorneys
Please register for this live webcast, in which David Berliner, Partner in BDO Consulting's Business Restructuring Services practice, will examine the most significant topics in bankruptcies. Subjects will include eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 repayment plans, corporate bankruptcy and Chapter 11, disclosure of financial details, credit counseling requirement and other viable options to handle debt problems. In addition, attendees will receive up-to-the-minute legal and regulatory updates.
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM (EST)
April 7, 2011
ABF 4th Annual Education & Networking Conference
Please join Bill Lenhart, BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of Restructuring, at this annual half-day conference in Villanova, PA, where he will be moderating a panel discussion, "Current Climate in Reorganizations: Views from the Bench, Legal & Turnaround Practitioners."
March 31 - April 3, 2011
ABI 29th Annual Spring Meeting
Several members of BDO Consulting's Business Restructuring practice will be attending ABI's 29th Annual Spring Meeting in National Harbor, MD. Partner and National Director of Business Restructuring, Bill Lenhart, will be participating in a panel discussion, "Chapter 11 Creditors' Committees and Examiners: Are They Effective?" Partner Marlene Rabinowitz, as well as Managing Directors Jerry Shapiro and Rich Hauer will also be attending this exciting annual event.
March 23 - 25, 2011
ACEDS Annual E-Discovery Conference
BDO Consulting Partner Stephanie Giammarco will be speaking at the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) conference being held in Hollywood, FL from March 23-25, 2011. First, she will be participating in a workshop, "An 'Inside' Look at the Workings of a Computer and the ESI Treasures You'll Find." Next, she'll moderate a panel discussion, "Perfecting Your Case With Top IT Support - The Vital Contributions of IT." Last, Ms. Giammarco will be speaking at a General Session on "Key 'Discoveries' You Must Make to Craft a Successful ESI Collection Plan."
March 21-23, 2011
InterGrowth 2011
Please join BDO Consulting Managing Director Rich Moskwa in San Diego at InterGrowth 2011.
February 23-25, 2011
VALCON2011: Volatility, Valuations and Restructurings
BDO Consulting Managing Director Bill Creelman serves on the Advisory Board for this American Bankruptcy Institute conference in Las Vegas. VALCON2011 provides an opportunity to meet some of the leading professionals and dealmakers in the distressed debt, restructuring and valuation business.
February 24, 2011
New York Institute of Credit Fourth Annual Women in Achievement Awards
Please join BDO Consulting Partner Marlene Rabinowitz at the New York Institute of Credit's (NYIC) Fourth Annual Women in Achievement Awards in New York. Last year, Ms. Rabinowitz was honored with the NYIC Women's Division Executive of the Year Award. She was recently elected to the Executive Board of the NYIC Women's Division as Vice President of Membership.
February 24, 2011
Pop-up Stores: More than Just a Seasonal Strategy
Please join BDO Consulting Partner David Berliner and Managing Director Richard Hauer as they participate in this panel discussion which will address a wide range of issues relating to pop-up stores. These topics will include why this strategy works for both distressed and healthy retailers, ways retailers can extend the pop-up concept to other holidays and major shopping periods, out-of-business retailers who may regenerate their names with pop-ups, implications of this trend for the retail and commercial real estate industries and the consequences of entering a long-term lease in an untested geography.
February 11-12, 2011
Rotarian Emergency Disaster Initiative (REDI V) Conference
BDO Consulting Managing Director Bob Glasser will be speaking at the 5th Annual Rotarian Emergency Disaster Initiative (REDI V) Conference in the Cayman Islands. This event aims to train Rotarians and others on how to react quickly and efficiently in the event of a major disaster, such as a hurricane, earthquake, fire, flood, or other similar event.
February 10, 2011
Insurance for Business Interruption Losses Due to Damage Away from the Insured Premises - Lessons from 9/11 and Katrina, and Coverage for the Icelandic Volcanic Eruptions and the Gulf Oil Spill
Please join BDO Consulting Managing Director Bob Glasser at the Hospitality Law Conference as he presents on lessons learned from claims arising out of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina and how to apply them in the context of current conditions unfolding along the Gulf Coast and beyond.
February 3, 2011
Ac'sense 2011: Whistleblowing: Responding to the Race to Report
This 2-hour program will review the Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblower provisions and the SEC's proposed rules relating to whistleblowers; evaluate potential effects on
current ethics and compliance programs and discuss how companies may enhance their existing internal reporting mechanisms in response to the new legislation. Topics
will include a review of the Dodd-Frank Act's whistleblowers provisions, proposed SEC rules, some criticisms of the proposed rules, and the related amendments to the
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
Presenters will discuss the impact on companies' compliance/ethics programs, boards and audit committees, and employees. They will also
provide practical guidance on how to enhance current ethics and compliance programs in response to the new legislation to encourage early internal reporting of potential wrongdoing; enable companies to conduct thorough and timely investigations of allegations; and assist with prudent decisions regarding self-reporting.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EST)
February 1, 2011
Masters of Disaster
BDO Consulting Director William Giovanniello will be participating in a panel discussion co-hosted by the New Jersey Turnaround Management Association and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the Department of Management at Seton Hall University. The program will focus on career opportunities in the turnaround and restructuring industry and will include both educational and networking sessions.
January 27, 2011
NYSSCPA Bankruptcy/Restructuring Conference
Please join BDO Consulting Partner Marlene Rabinowitz and other members of our restructuring practice as they attend this New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants' conference in New York, NY.
January 25-26, 2011
CFA Asset-Based Capital Conference
Please join Managing Director Baker Smith at the Commercial Finance Association's annual conference in Las Vegas.
January 20, 2011
NYIC/AIRA Joint Bankruptcy and Restructuring Event
Please join BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of Business Restructuring, Bill Lenhart, as he participates in a panel discussion, "Retention & Disclosure - New Age for Professionals."
December 2, 2010
FCPA Series: Doing Business Abroad
Part One: Corruption Risks in India
Due to the increasingly stringent and expanding anti-corruption regulations imposed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, it is imperative that businesses operating in today's global economy understand the risks of conducting business abroad and mitigate the risk of corruption violations involving foreign government officials.
Please join us for this complimentary webinar, Part 1 in our FCPA Series: Doing Business Abroad, in which experienced anti-corruption professionals will discuss the business environment in India including corruption risks. The following topics will be covered:
- Enforcement in India
- Indian Anti-Corruption Enforcement Efforts
- Risk Factors of Doing Business in India
- Indian Employment and Data Privacy Laws
- Identifying Red Flags
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)
To view presentation slides, click here
December 1, 2010
Commercial Finance Association Atlanta Chapter's 4th Quarter Educational Event
BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors Managing Director Baker Smith will be speaking on the topic, "When is it Time to Call the Turnaround Consultant?"
November 30, 2010
Using E-Discovery to Your Advantage: Strategies, Solutions & Systems
The 2010 rulings in Victor Stanley, Inc. v. Creative Pipe, Inc. et al. and Pension Committee of the University of Montreal Pension Plan v. Bank of America Securities illustrate the increasing responsibilities that parties to litigation have with respect to preserving electronically stored information (ESI). These cases highlight the critical nature of ESI and the importance of taking appropriate measures during litigation to avoid potentially costly and severe spoliation sanctions.
Please join us for a complimentary webinar in which experienced thought leaders and litigators discuss how well-timed vigilance in the e-discovery process can offer strategic advantages in litigating a matter, as well as reduce the costs of e-discovery and the potential for spoliation. The following topics will be discussed:
- Importance of preservation in e-discovery
- Effective e-discovery processes - avoiding spoliation
- Proper organizational controls
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
November 12, 2010
National Apparel and Footwear Credit Association
Join Partner Kevin Kaden in Fort Lauderdale for this speaking engagement.
November 11, 2010
Identifying and Litigating Fraudulent Conveyances in Commercial Transactions
BDO Consulting Partner and National Director of Business Restructuring, Bill Lenhart, along with attorney Wanda Borges of Borges & Associates LLC, will be speaking at the Commercial Law League
of America's 90th Annual New York Meeting on November 11, 2010. They discussed their hot topic with CLLA Executive Vice President Oliver Yandle,
click here to view the video.
November 10, 2010
Is Your Cleantech Business Ahead of the Curve?
Please join BDO Consulting Managing Director Bob Glasser at this panel discussion hosted by BDO USA, LLP, Kessler Risk and Insurance Services and Buchalter Nemer, A Professional Law Corporation. The following points will be addressed:
- Tax incentives
- Renewable energy credits
- Legislative roadblocks
- Proper insurance coverage
- Business interruption considerations
Time/Location: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Luxe Beverly Hills off Sunset, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
November 10, 2010
E-Discovery and Forensic Analysis: Inside the Investigation
Join BDO Consulting Partner, Stephanie Giammarco, along with Jason M. St. John, Esq., Partner, Saul Ewing LLP, and Larry Epstein, Partner, Hertzbach & Company, P.A., on Wednesday, November 10th as they present the following topics:
- E-Discovery Methodology in a Corporate Investigation
- Forensic Analysis
- How to Structure an Efficient Investigation
For additional Information, click here.
November 9, 2010
Webinar: Ac'Sense 2010 Internal Investigations
Please join Nidhi Rao, Director, BDO Consulting, and Tim Mohr, Partner, as they present the next part of our "Focus on Fraud" webcast series. Participants will be provided with a continuing look at fraud, specifically, best practices to adhere to when an organization is faced with the need to conduct an internal investigation. The course will feature a presentation interspersed with practical examples. Upon completion, participants should have gained a heightened awareness of best practices in planning and conducting an internal investigation, including:
- Steps that must be taken by an organization prior to an investigation
- Selection of the investigative team
- Key phases of an internal investigation; and
- Remediation of internal controls.
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
For more information, please visit:
http://www.bdo.com/acsense/events/InternalInvestigations.aspx
October 21, 2010
E-Discovery: Inside the Investigation
Join Stephanie Giammarco, Partner in BDO Consulting's Computer Forensics and E-Discovery practice, and Nicole Sliger, a Director in the Litigation and Investigations practice, at this panel discussion, sponsored by the New York chapter of the Women in E-Discovery. This interactive discussion will cover the subjects of data analysis/e-discovery, accounting, and counsel, providing unique insight and a synergistic dialogue amongst the different parties involved in investigations. Participants will explore methods for conducting a cost-effective, efficient investigation, drawing on their own experiences to address legal and procedural issues.
October 16-19, 2010
The International Money Transmitters Conference
Catch Ralph Fatigate, Managing Director, BDO Consulting, at this Miami conference where he will be speaking about how to be compliant with new technology available to Money Transmitters.
October 14-16, 2010
AED CFO Conference
Join BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors Managing Director Rich Moskwa in Chicago where he will be presenting on "Strategy Risk Management and the CFO."
October 14, 2010
National Association of Credit Management: North American Retail Industry Group
BDO Consulting Partner Kevin Kaden will be speaking at the North American Retail Industry Group in San Antonio, TX.
October 14, 2010
The Social Networking Profile: A New World of Evidence - How "Being Friends" Has Impacted the Investigative & Legal Landscape
The increase in the public's use of social networking sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn has provided counsel with a new world to search for potentially relevant information and evidence - significantly impacting the manner in which investigations are conducted and the approach to litigation.
Please join us for a complimentary webinar in which experienced thought leaders will discuss social media/networking admissibility, preservation, forensic analysis and more. The following questions will be discussed:
- What is social media/networking and what is everyone talking about?
- Isn't social media more of a personal thing? Can it be used in court or in an investigation?
- When identifying social media information, what exactly is available?
- How is social media information preserved or analyzed? What if it resides on a phone or handheld device?
- What can I expect in the future regarding social media technology and legal changes?
Please join us on October 14th from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EST) for this exciting webinar.
Click here to register
July 13, 2010
Key Elements of the Credit CARD Act
The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act), scheduled to take effect on August 22, 2010, is a comprehensive credit card reform legislation established to implement fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open-end consumer credit plan.
Please join us on July 13, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. (EST) to learn how the CARD Act will affect their compliance and operating procedures, as well as what they must do to become compliant.
Click here to register
June 15, 2010
An Update: Conducting Workplace Investigations
Greenwich, CT
Please join BDO Consulting Managing Director, Frank Rudewicz, at this upcoming Westchester/Southern Connecticut (WESFACCA) Chapter event.
May 17, 2010
Another FIBA AML Compliance Course
New York, NY
April 29, 2010
Business & Law Breakfast Forum
Boston, MA
BDO Consulting is proud to sponsor the upcoming Business & Law Breakfast Forum presented by Massachusetts Lawyer's Weekly. Join us on April 29th from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM for the presentation Meet the In-House Counsel.
April 29, 2010 - May 2, 2010
ABI 28th Annual Spring Meeting
National Harbor, MD
Catch Jerry Shapiro, Managing Director, BDO Consulting, at this meeting where he will be moderating a retail industry panel.
April 28, 2010
FIBA - ABC's of Consumer Compliance
Miami, FL
This review program will keep you current with all critical areas of consumer compliance banking laws and regulations. Presented by an authority in the financial field, this program will be comprised of the key regulations you will need to know in order for you to have the skills and knowledge necessary to manage today's compliance challenges.
April 25, 2010 - April 29, 2010
RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition
Boston, MA
Join members of our Business Interruption and Insurance Claim Services practice at the 2010 Risk and Insurance Management Society Annual Conference.
April 20, 2010 - April 22, 2010
TMA Spring Conference
New York, NY
Join members of our restructuring team at this event from the Turnaround Management Association.