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A framework for understanding your private equity client’s business in order to help protect their interests. This course discusses what PE clients are concerned with during three stages of an investment—the acquisition phase, the holding period, and the divestment phase. It looks at valuing a target, maximizing returns, operational improvements, and exit strategies.

The math behind calculations related to the time value of money, including calculations for interest rates, present and future value, annuities and perpetuities.

A nuanced look into how to work with your expert on the opinion section of their report. Walks through a detailed hypothetical to teach how to effectively probe your expert about the analysis and reasoning behind their opinion, then illustrates how to help your expert plan, organize, and ultimately draft the opinion section.

The role of bylaws in a corporation, including common components, how they can be amended, and important differences between public and private company bylaws.

A look at typical materiality scrape provisions, featuring drafting tips and perspectives from ABA M&A Committee members Rita-Anne O’Neill from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Craig Menden from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Examines a sample waiver of jury trial provision, discussing the scope of the waiver and enforceability considerations.

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.

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

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 program covers how corporations authorize their actions and draft written consents, Delaware annual reports, ‘34 Act disclosure requirements for public companies, and two methods of calculating corporate franchise tax.

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.

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