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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.

Explains what assignment provisions do, why certain language is included, and how change of control relates to assignment.

An advanced discussion of motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim (in state or federal court), including planning your motion, developing your arguments, and procedural tips—whether you're the moving or opposing party.

An examination of the complete revenue cycle at law firms, covering billable hours, alternative fee arrangements, the billing process, collections, write-offs, write-downs, and realization rates.

A look at common missteps when taking a deposition, and how to avoid those mistakes in your questioning.

Guidance for identifying problematic and deal-breaking issues that regularly arise in M&A due diligence, including corporate structure problems, change of control provisions in material contracts, and compliance concerns.

How to draft key sections of your brief persuasively, structure and present arguments and facts clearly, and prepare supporting motion documents.

This certificate program gives lawyers an understanding of generative AI and large language models, covering key AI concepts and terms, the impact of GenAI on the legal industry and practical applications for lawyers. It also looks at the risks, limitations, and ethical concerns associated with LLMs, letting legal professionals better understand the opportunities and considerations involved in using GenAI in their practice.

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.

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.

Covers due diligence for venture finance deals and the main economic and control rights negotiated in venture finance term sheets, plus how to make key calculations such as cap tables, pro forma cap tables, prices per share, pro rata rights, note conversions, dividends, and liquidation preferences.

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.