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Discussion of how to conduct a witness prep meeting, focusing on preparing the witness for the substantive aspect of the deposition—reviewing the substantive topics and potential exhibits with the witness, and conducting mock questioning.

A look at how GenAI is impacting transactional practice, from streamlining due diligence and contract analysis to enhancing document drafting, as industry experts share insights on leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining professional judgment and oversight.

A walkthrough of a sample long-form registration statement on Form S-1.

A discussion of the main UK M&A deal structures—share sales and asset sales—and how the choice of structure affects third-party consents, corporate approvals, tax treatment, employees, and risk allocation. The course also briefly covers mergers.

An overview of the custodian banking industry, including a description of custodian banks’ core trust, fiduciary, and financial and commodity market services, the types of customers that use custodian banks, the major custodian banks, and how they earn revenue.

An overview of syndicated loans, including why they’re used, who the main parties are, and the main categories of syndicated loans. The pre-commitment period, including important provisions in commitment letters, the syndication process, and the documentation, closing, and administration of a syndicated loan are also covered.

The basics of due diligence and closings in M&A deals. Includes an overview of the diligence process, tips for conducting due diligence, the closing process, the differences between simultaneous and delayed closings, and guidance on drafting key closing documents.

This program teaches lawyers about various aspects of two advanced M&A concepts found in acquisition agreements – materiality scrapes and sandbagging. It covers drafting and negotiating tips and buyer and seller perspectives.

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.

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

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.

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).