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The key differences between private equity M&A and strategic M&A, including investment goals, sources of funding, deal complexity, management retention, and break-up fees.

Understanding deal structures is critical for anyone involved with M&A deals. This course explains the three main deal types: asset acquisitions, stock acquisitions and mergers.

Discussion of how to conduct a witness prep meeting, focusing on preparing the witness for the substantive aspect of the deposition—reviewing the substantive topics and potential exhibits with the witness, and conducting mock questioning.

An overview of the initial public offering process, including a discussion on due diligence, preparing and filing the registration statement, the SEC review and comment process, pricing and closing.

Focuses on how junior associates can confidently and efficiently receive new assignments. Covers how to prepare for assignment meetings, ask clarifying questions, confirm expectations, and follow up.

The key financial concepts in emerging companies practice, including initial startup issues and the financial and accounting issues involved in debt and equity financings.

An introduction to the practice and process of civil litigation. Covers the typical roles in a law firm’s civil litigation group, the life cycle of a typical civil case, and the main tasks involved in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.

This certificate program gives lawyers an understanding of generative AI and large language models, covering key AI concepts and terms, the impact of GenAI on the legal industry and practical applications for lawyers. It also looks at the risks, limitations, and ethical concerns associated with LLMs, letting legal professionals better understand the opportunities and considerations involved in using GenAI in their practice.

An introduction to different types of securities and securities offerings, including an overview of the IPO process, greenshoe options, follow-on offerings, and shelf registrations and takedowns.

Explains key concepts in financial reporting and accounting, such as accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and depreciation and amortization. This track also covers the roles in a finance department; the processes of accounting, financial reporting, and audits; and how to analyze a company’s annual report and financials.

Strategies for planning and drafting briefs throughout a litigation, including opposition, reply, summary judgment, and appellate briefs.

Explains key legal, business, and drafting issues for the most common terms and provisions that appear in day-to-day commercial agreements. This track covers force majeure, indemnification, limitation of liability, notice, publicity, reps & warranties, schedules and exhibits, severability, survival, and term and termination provisions.