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A discussion of the different types of debt financing used in private equity, including senior debt, subordinated debt, and high-yield debt.

A discussion of guaranties, including the key provisions in a guaranty agreement and the different types of guaranties that can be given, such as payment vs. performance guaranties and down-stream vs. upstream guaranties.

Detailed how-to of the process of drafting a deposition outline, with practical tips and examination of examples.

How to change your Microsoft Word settings to maximize your efficiency and optimize your individual use of Word. Includes, for example, setting up your most-used functions to be just one click away.

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.

An advanced discussion about how to effectively prepare your expert for cross examination. Discusses the best questions to ask your expert during mock Q&A, as well as the best ways to prep them to respond. Also covers how to prepare your expert for impeachment and to come across credibly.

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

This program covers the core management and leadership skills lawyers need to work effectively in law firm teams. It addresses how to delegate assignments clearly, manage up and down, deliver constructive feedback, strengthen client service, and cultivate a professional presence. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, the program helps lawyers build trust, support team performance, and develop the management skills essential for long-term success in private practice.

Covers due diligence for venture finance deals and the main economic and control rights negotiated in venture finance term sheets, plus how to make key calculations such as cap tables, pro forma cap tables, prices per share, pro rata rights, note conversions, dividends, and liquidation preferences.

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 ethical use of AI across core areas of legal practice, helping lawyers understand both the opportunities and the ethical considerations of these powerful tools. The program covers AI’s role in transactional work and litigation, guidance on prompting large language models, and the ethical and professional responsibility issues that arise when using AI in legal practice. Lawyers will gain practical knowledge to use AI tools effectively and responsibly in real-world settings

Explains three critical issues for a company as it goes through a bankruptcy case: the methods of financing available to the company, the process and procedure of bankruptcy litigation, and how contracts and leases are dealt with when a company goes through a restructuring.