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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.

A look at security instruments like security agreements, pledge agreements, and assignments. A discussion about the purpose of security instruments and their important provisions is also included.

Discussion of ethical rules and obligations about influencing the witness’s testimony and strategies to navigate this important ethical issue.

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.

Discussion of how to take an expert deposition, including rules and procedure, preparing for the deposition, challenging an expert’s opinions, strategic considerations, and questioning techniques.

An overview of rep & warranty insurance, including how it works and why it has become a key component of many M&A deals. Explains the terminology used in rep & warranty insurance, as well as RWI’s impact on a purchase agreement, negotiations, and due diligence.

Drafting tips and strategic considerations for specific key motions, including motions to dismiss, preliminary injunctions and TROs, discovery motions, and motions for leave to amend.

This program covers the structure of private equity funds, key deal types, how PE firms approach transactions, and the differences between strategic M&A and Private Equity M&A.

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.

Mastering the essentials of trial practice: opening statements, closing arguments, directs and cross-exams. Also covers courtroom decorum and ethical issues that arise during a trial.

An introduction to the document review and production process, privilege and work product protection, and litigation holds.

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