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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.

A practical, scenario-based guide to the most common timekeeping mistakes associates make—from shaving hours and late entries to vague descriptions and billing guideline violations—and the real economic and reputational consequences of getting them wrong.

The function and makeup of a board of directors, including who sits on a board, how directors are elected, the board’s powers and basic fiduciary duties, and a look at board committees.

Direct mergers are the simplest type of merger structure. Here’s how they work and why they’re used.

A round-up of the most common investment strategies used by the managers of hedge funds to generate excess returns, such as “equity focus” and “global macro”. The course also includes a discussion of short selling and the impact of high-frequency trading and quants.

Once it’s clear a case is going to trial, there’s a lot to do to get ready for it. This course covers the main tasks involved, from pre-trial motions and exhibit lists to jury selection and closing arguments.

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.

An introduction to various aspects of two advanced M&A concepts found in acquisition agreements – disclosure-schedule-updates provisions and the concept of defining “Fraud” in fraud carve-outs. This track covers drafting and negotiating tips and buyer and seller perspectives.

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

An introduction to the practice and process of civil litigation. Covers the typical roles in a law firm’s civil litigation group, the life cycle of a typical civil case, and the main tasks involved in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.

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

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.