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Describes term and termination provisions, including effective dates, terms and renewals, different ways a contract can terminate, effects of termination, and termination as a remedy for breach.

A brief overview of the key players involved in a securities offering and their responsibilities. Describes the roles of issuers, underwriters, accountants and lawyers.

A discussion of techniques for managing time and workload, including planning your day, working efficiently, and juggling multiple assignments. Covers how to address timeline conflicts, manage expectations, and communicate proactively under pressure.

A look at how GenAI is impacting transactional practice, from streamlining due diligence and contract analysis to enhancing document drafting, as industry experts share insights on leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining professional judgment and oversight.

A look at how loss is defined in acquisition agreements, including a discussion of buyer and seller perspectives and negotiating positions. Features insights from ABA M&A Committee members Leigh Walton from Bass, Berry & Sims and Scott Whittaker from Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann.

How to remove metadata from a Microsoft Word document, and why it matters. Includes other tips too, like how to skip the scrub when you want to.

An introduction to the main deal documents in a securities offering and the role, scope and process of conducting due diligence for various types of securities offerings.

This program explains certificates of incorporation and corporate bylaws, discussing their respective roles in a company, how they can be amended, and other important aspects of these important corporate documents. The program also provides an overview of the key players in a corporation: its stockholders, the board of directors, and the main officers.

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.

An introduction to corporate restructuring practice, including how restructuring practice groups are organized, the roles of the key players, the types of restructuring transactions distressed companies may consider, and overviews of Chapter 11 cases and 363 sales.

Explains the main documents and key provisions in M&A deals, and provides an overview of the M&A deal process from start to finish. This track also explains the structures of M&A deals including asset and stock sales, direct mergers, and forward and reverse triangular mergers.

This program covers the structure of private equity funds, key deal types, how PE firms approach transactions, and the differences between strategic M&A and Private Equity M&A.