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A summary of what a greenshoe option (or overallotment) is and how it works, including an overview of the process and the documentation involved when the option is exercised.

How to read and interpret Companies House filings to assess a company's structure, compliance, ownership, and financial health. Covers what the register can and cannot tell you, how to identify red flags in filing histories, what PSC and financial disclosures reveal, and the governance signals that warrant further investigation.

An introduction to annual reports under state law (mainly Delaware), including what’s in the reports and why, the timing of filings, and penalties if the company is late.

Considerations for taking, defending, and preparing for a remote deposition, including technology challenges, ethical issues, handling exhibits, and prepping a witness for the remote format.

A look at typical sandbagging provisions, including pro-sandbagging and anti-sandbagging provisions. Also includes drafting tips and perspectives from ABA M&A Committee members Nate Cartmell from Pillsbury LLP and Lisa Hedrick from Hirschler Fleischer PC.

A framework for understanding your private equity client’s business in order to help protect their interests. This course discusses what PE clients are concerned with during three stages of an investment—the acquisition phase, the holding period, and the divestment phase. It looks at valuing a target, maximizing returns, operational improvements, and exit strategies.

An introduction to finance and accounting basics including valuation, statistics, data visualization, and where to find financial information about a company. This track also provides an introduction to Excel and explains how to perform present and future value calculations.

This program covers the core professional skills junior associates need to succeed in a law firm environment. It addresses how to receive and clarify assignments, manage time and deadlines, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues by email, take ownership of work, and respond productively to feedback. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, the program helps early-career lawyers meet expectations, strengthen working relationships, and build a strong professional foundation.

This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.

How to draft key sections of your brief persuasively, structure and present arguments and facts clearly, and prepare supporting motion documents.

Rules, procedures, tips and strategic considerations for taking and defending expert depositions. This track covers qualifying as an expert, expert and rebuttal reports, witness prep, questioning techniques, attorney-client privilege, and more.

An introduction to the document review and production process, privilege and work product protection, and litigation holds.