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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.

Discusses what a severability clause says, why parties include them in their agreements, and how these clauses are treated by courts.

Tips for maximizing your efficiency with Microsoft Word when writing a legal brief. Covers various tools you can take advantage of as you move through the brief-writing process.

A look at earn-outs and purchase price adjustments, including why they’re used, common metrics, and how they work in practice.

An overview of the typical diligence process in lending transactions, including what’s reviewed and why.

How to prepare your witness for their direct examination. Includes how to discuss their answers with them, prepare them on negative points, and instruct them on demeanor. Also covers strategy for an effective mock Q&A.

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.

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.

Tips and strategies for working effectively with experts on your case. Covers how to prepare for direct of your expert, prepare your expert for cross, and conduct cross examination of the other side’s expert. Gives tips for maximizing your expert’s performance and steering clear of mistakes. Also discusses tricky ethical areas like privilege over communications and draft reports, as well as how to choose the right expert in the first place.

How and why emerging companies raise venture capital. This track covers the main VC funding stages, documents associated with each stage, the structure and role of VC firms, and their relationships with clients.

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.