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An overview of the commercial banking industry, including the services usually offered through banks' retail, business, and corporate divisions. The course also discusses how commercial banks earn revenue and competition in the industry.

A discussion on the main issues to consider when it comes to GenAI and commercial agreements, with a focus on model training, infringement by the output, ownership of inputs and outputs, and use restrictions.

Cash flow is fundamental to a company’s ability to stay in business. This course explains cash flow statements and how they’re used to track cash from a company’s operating, investing and financing activities.

A look at filing under the UCC, including a close look at a UCC-1 financing statement. This course also covers extension, modification, and termination of a financing statement by filing a UCC-3.

How to write a brief persuasively, including achieving the right tone, style, and language. Also includes how to present your facts effectively and target your audience.

Answers respond to the allegations in a complaint. This course covers the main parts of an answer, how to respond to factual allegations, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and cross-claims.

Explains the main documents and key provisions in M&A deals, and provides an overview of the M&A deal process from start to finish. This track also explains the structures of M&A deals including asset and stock sales, direct mergers, and forward and reverse triangular mergers.

Explains three critical issues for a company as it goes through a bankruptcy case: the methods of financing available to the company, the process and procedure of bankruptcy litigation, and how contracts and leases are dealt with when a company goes through a restructuring.

This program covers the core management and leadership skills lawyers need to work effectively in law firm teams. It addresses how to delegate assignments clearly, manage up and down, deliver constructive feedback, strengthen client service, and cultivate a professional presence. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, the program helps lawyers build trust, support team performance, and develop the management skills essential for long-term success in private practice.

This program teaches lawyers about various aspects of two advanced M&A concepts found in acquisition agreements – Claims ‘If True’ provisions and the concept of indemnifiable losses (with a focus on the definition of “Loss”). It covers drafting and negotiating tips and buyer and seller perspectives.

This track takes a look at the typical loan transaction process. This includes an overview of what it means to be a lending attorney, how a commercial lending deal team is typically structured, the main stages of a typical transaction, the due diligence process, the attachment and perfection process for security interests, the use of financing statements under the UCC, and the closing of the loan transaction.

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.