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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.

This course outlines the four stages of a typical private equity or venture capital fund's life cycle, from marketing the fund to potential investors to dissolution.

Discusses the function of indemnification clauses in transactions and how the different parties view them. Also breaks down a sample indemnification clause and explains the language and purpose of its various components, such as the duty to indemnify versus defend, covered losses and claims, and indemnification procedures.

An introduction to due diligence request lists, including their typical structure and contents and the roles of buyer’s and seller’s counsel.

A discussion of plan confirmation requirements under Section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code, covering both consensual and nonconsensual (or cramdown) confirmations. Includes explanations of voting requirements, the best interests test, and the absolute priority rule.

A comparison of the business models underlying litigation and transactional practices. Covers how each practice generates revenue, structures fees, manages staffing and costs, handles client relationships, and responds to economic cycles.

An introduction to the discovery process in civil litigation, including discovery requests, written responses and objections, interrogatories, requests for admission, depositions, and e-discovery.

This program covers the ethical use of AI across core areas of legal practice, helping lawyers understand both the opportunities and the ethical considerations of these powerful tools. The program covers AI’s role in transactional work and litigation, guidance on prompting large language models, and the ethical and professional responsibility issues that arise when using AI in legal practice. Lawyers will gain practical knowledge to use AI tools effectively and responsibly in real-world settings

This program covers the core professional skills junior associates need to succeed in a law firm environment. It addresses how to receive and clarify assignments, manage time and deadlines, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues by email, take ownership of work, and respond productively to feedback. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, the program helps early-career lawyers meet expectations, strengthen working relationships, and build a strong professional foundation.

Explains the main documents involved in venture financing deals, including key legal and business points and considerations for drafting and reviewing the documents. Documents covered include amended and restated certificates of incorporation, stock purchase agreements, voting agreements, convertible notes, and more.

An introduction to different types of securities and securities offerings, including an overview of the IPO process, greenshoe options, follow-on offerings, and shelf registrations and takedowns.

An introduction to the corporate form, the four stages of a corporation’s life cycle—startup, growth, maturity, and decline—and key stages of corporation formation, including incorporation, organization, and capitalization, as well as the biggest governance issues faced by corporations at each stage and an overview of the role lawyers typically play at each stage.