Short, practical videos with quizzes and summaries.
See all 366A look at large language models and their legal applications. This course explains how LLMs work, how lawyers can take advantage of this technology, what LLMs can and cannot do, and the key risks and ethical issues to be aware when working with LLMs.
A discussion of how to present yourself in the courtroom. Includes how to show proper respect to the judge, interact with opposing counsel, and convey the utmost professionalism at all times.
How a company authorizes its actions, including how to determine when board and stockholder approval is needed, how approvals can be obtained, the difference between resolutions, consents, and minutes, and how to determine the voting threshold needed for an approval.
An overview of the various components that make up indemnification in a private M&A deal, including caps and baskets, survival periods, escrows, sandbagging provisions, and rep and warranty insurance.
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.
An examination of the major categories of legal innovation, the real tensions technology creates with traditional law firm economics, the practical challenges firms face in adopting new tools, and the risks that come with operating in a technology-driven legal environment.
Curated course lists for self-paced learning, with CLE available in most MCLE states.
See all 73An 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.
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).
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.
Rules, procedures, tips and strategic considerations for taking and defending expert depositions. This track covers qualifying as an expert, expert and rebuttal reports, witness prep, questioning techniques, attorney-client privilege, and more.
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.
This track explores how private equity deals are financed, how management incentives are structured, and the strategies funds use to create value.