Navigating the Credit Crisis

03.05.2008

7 Times Square, New York, NY
Heller Ehrman - New York Office

Registration: 2:45pm
Panel Discussion: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Cocktail Reception: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Recent shifts in economic conditions leading to the current structured finance and credit crisis have had a significant impact on the participants in the mortgage-backed securities sector. Financial institutions are confronted with a host of related business and legal issues as claims increase against underwriters, sponsors, accountants and loan originators. Meet our panelists Dr. Joseph Mason of LeBow College of Business and The Wharton School, Sean Mathis and Julia Whitehead of Miller Mathis, and Dr. Adel Turki of Cornerstone Research. We will explore and discuss the challenges of this new market reality as well as the litigation we expect to see in the future.

Panel Discussion Topics will include:

• Conflicts of Interest and Tranche Warfare
• Valuation Issues and Reporting Requirements
• Securities Litigation Claims
• Claims Against Sponsors, Underwriters & Accountants
• Pre- and Post-Default Responsibilities of Loan Servicers
• Pre- and Post-Default Responsibilities of Trustees
• Claims Against Insurance Companies and Other Insurance Issues

Cocktail Reception to follow.

For additional information, please contact Anna Czaplinski-Mirek at AMirek@hellerehrman.com or +1 (212) 847-8681.

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