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Introduces key AI terms and concepts, such as deep learning, machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and supervised and unsupervised learning.

How to manage a trial team, lead its operations, and make sure that all trial materials are completed on time and consistently with team strategy. This course is valuable both for the person in charge of the team, as well as any other member. It includes how to effectively assign trial tasks, optimize (and not overdo) team meetings, make decisions efficiently, delegate effectively, and stay on top of trial deadlines.

An introduction to public offerings and private placements. Includes explanations of the most common types of private and public deals, such as IPOs, follow-on offerings, secondary offerings, Reg D offerings, Rule 144 and 144A offerings.

Covering termination of a deal for a superior proposal, break-up fees, and a look at what it means to “force the vote.” Features interviews with ABA M&A Committee member Jenny Hochenberg from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Igor Kirman from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

Looks at reasons parties might elect arbitration, what they typically include in their arbitration clauses, and why. Walks through and explains a sample arbitration provision.

Rules and tips for selecting the corporate witness; how a corporate witness’s role differs from a fact witness; assembling materials for corporate witness prep; reviewing the topics with the witness; and tips for reviewing the topics and practicing Q&A with a corporate witness.

This program teaches lawyers about various aspects of two advanced M&A concepts found in acquisition agreements – materiality scrapes and sandbagging. It covers drafting and negotiating tips and buyer and seller perspectives.

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

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.

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.

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.

Explains the main documents involved in venture financing deals, including key legal and business points and considerations for drafting and reviewing the documents. Documents covered include amended and restated certificates of incorporation, stock purchase agreements, voting agreements, convertible notes, and more.