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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.

Cash flow is fundamental to a company’s ability to stay in business. This course explains cash flow statements and how they’re used to track cash from a company’s operating, investing and financing activities.

The credit agreement is the main agreement in a commercial lending transaction. This course covers the contents of a credit agreement, including a walkthrough of a typical credit agreement.

Covers how law firms generate and win new business, including through referrals, thought leadership, RFPs, and pitches. Also explains panel arrangements, how origination credit works, and ways associates can contribute to business development.

An overview of the gun-jumping rules and safe harbors relating to communications during a registered offering. Includes a discussion on permitted communications during the pre-filing, waiting and post-effective periods.

Developing arguments both supporting and opposing motions for leave to amend, including a discussion of the various grounds for denial. Rules, procedure, and the legal standard.

This program covers strategies, rules, and procedures specific to the taking of a corporate deposition, as well as some common mistakes made when taking a deposition and tips for effective deposition prep. It also includes tips for drafting a corporate deposition notice, strategies for taking the deposition such that information responsive to the deposition topic is obtained, and tips for asking questions that will garner clear and usable testimony after the deposition.

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.

How and why emerging companies raise venture capital. This track covers the main VC funding stages, documents associated with each stage, the structure and role of VC firms, and their relationships with clients.

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.

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

Lawyers will learn about the main types of loans, including term loans, revolvers, secured and unsecured loans, and bilateral and syndicated loans. The program also reviews key features commonly found in commercial loans, such as repayment provisions, guaranties, and covenants and events of default.