Hedge Fund Teleconference Series

Thursday, October 29, 2009 - Thursday, November 19, 2009

05:00 AM GMT - 06:00 AM GMT

Summary of 2009 Hedge Fund Key Developments

In response to the unprecedented disturbances and failures in the global capital markets in 2008, the Obama administration, lawmakers, and regulators have proposed significant legal and regulatory reforms that have the potential to change the nature of financial services regulation for years to come. Meanwhile, the SEC and private litigants have been busy responding to the aftermath of 2008 with enforcement actions and litigation. Our lawyers will discuss key developments as they relate to hedge funds, their investors, and their advisers.

This complimentary series of two one-hour programs is offered to clients, alumni and friends of Paul Hastings.

Part 1: Regulation and Tax

DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2009TIME: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT

Key topics and Paul Hastings speakers include:

• New and proposed securities-related legislation and regulationMitchell E. Nichter, PartnerArthur L. Zwickel, Partner

• New and proposed changes to the tax lawThomas S. Wisialowski, Partner

Part 2: Litigation and Enforcement

DATE: Wednesday, November 18, 2009TIME: 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT

Key topics and Paul Hastings speakers include:

• Civil litigation-related developmentKeith W. Miller, Partner

• Regulatory enforcement-related developmentsGrace A. Carter, Partner

There will be time for Q&A following the teleconference.