Short, practical videos with quizzes and summaries.
See all 359This course looks at how AI impacts transactional practice, from due diligence to document drafting and contract analysis. It examines what current AI technologies can and cannot do effectively, and explores the key risks and limitations practitioners should understand when working with these tools.
Explains what counterparts provisions are, why they’re used, and the main concepts these clauses typically include.
Acquisition agreements used in M&A deals have a lot in common, but there are also important differences. This course covers the main provisions to help give a general understanding of them all.
An overview of the typical diligence process in lending transactions, including what’s reviewed and why.
An introduction to the due diligence process in a securities offering, including what due diligence is and why it matters, the scope of diligence based on the type of offering and how diligence reviews relate to Sections 11 and 12 of the 1933 Act.
An advanced discussion on how to prepare your witness for cross examination. Teaches how to educate your witness on the tactics the other lawyer will use, and how they can defuse those tactics. Also covers how to approach mock cross, what to look for in your witness’s mock answers, and how to give effective feedback.
Curated course lists for self-paced learning, with CLE available in most MCLE states.
See all 65An 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.
An advanced look at trial practice. Includes how to create and use a master trial plan, run a trial team, set yourself up well for an appeal, and make sure your witnesses are ready.
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.
This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.
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.
The basics of taking a deposition. This track includes how to notice or subpoena a deposition, draft a deposition outline, and select documents to use in the deposition; plus effective questioning techniques and strategies for dealing with a difficult witness or opposing counsel.