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An explanation of the claims “if true” concept in private M&A deals, including an analysis of the implications to the parties if an acquisition agreement does or does not contain this concept. Features interviews with ABA M&A Committee members Joanna Lin from McDermott Will & Emery LLP and Jessica Pearlman from K&L Gates.

Sometimes it’s more efficient to use Excel and Word together than it is to use Word on its own. This course explains when and how, including when working with charts and tables.

An introduction to 363 sales, focusing on the main differences between 363 sales, out-of-court sales, and Chapter 11 plan sales.

An introductory course on Software-as-a-Service agreements. It covers how SaaS agreements are structured, the customer access and subscription terms that set them apart from software licenses, and the vendor's warranty and liability provisions.

The key financial concepts in lending practice, including the main types of loans and their risk, financial reporting requirements for borrowers, financial covenants, and credit ratings.

The key differences between private equity M&A and strategic M&A, including investment goals, sources of funding, deal complexity, management retention, and break-up fees.

The different types of Chapter 11 cases, the process of a Chapter 11 case (including the “first days” and 363 asset sales), and the major documents in Chapter 11 (including Chapter 11 plans, disclosure statements and orders, and restructuring support agreements).

Lawyers will learn about the main types of loans, including term loans, revolvers, secured and unsecured loans, and bilateral and syndicated loans. The program also reviews key features commonly found in commercial loans, such as repayment provisions, guaranties, and covenants and events of default.

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 program covers the ethical use of AI across core areas of legal practice, helping lawyers understand both the opportunities and the ethical considerations of these powerful tools. The program covers AI’s role in transactional work and litigation, guidance on prompting large language models, and the ethical and professional responsibility issues that arise when using AI in legal practice. Lawyers will gain practical knowledge to use AI tools effectively and responsibly in real-world settings

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

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