Contracts 101 - Basics for the New to In-House Attorney
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Strengthen your contracting skills with this practical, three‑session series. We’ll break down the fundamentals, demystify key provisions, and equip you with the tools to manage risk and support your business with confidence.
Session 1: The Fine Print That Matters: Contract Provisions Explained
Join us for an overview of the standard clauses found in most contracts and what they mean in practice. This presentation will walk through common provisions and some not so common provisions and explain their purpose, how they operate, and why they matter. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how these clauses allocate rights, responsibilities, and risk.
Session 2: Contract Alignment and Negotiation: Always Be Classy
This session focuses on aligning contract terms with real-world business, operational, financial, and legal risk. Attendees will learn how to assess the true nature of the deal they are supporting, set clear negotiation parameters, and manage risk in a way that is proportional to the transaction. The presentation emphasizes principled negotiation, professionalism, and credibility, while offering practical tools for balancing risk and recovery and for keeping internal stakeholders informed through clear communication, issue tracking, and structured calls.
Session 3: Life After Signing
This practical session addresses what in-house counsel should focus on after a deal is signed. Attendees will learn how to translate contract terms into effective post-closing execution, including managing calendars and reminders, tracking ongoing obligations, and reducing compliance risk. Topics include identifying critical dates and covenants, managing post-closing obligations, monitoring IP renewals, and supporting employee onboarding processes such as background checks, benefits enrollment, integrations, and handbook alignment. The session emphasizes operational follow-through and ensuring the business is positioned to comply with and benefit from the agreement.
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Join us for an overview of the standard clauses found in most contracts and what they mean in practice.
Join us for an overview of the standard clauses found in most contracts and what they mean in practice. This presentation will walk through common provisions and some not so common provisions and explain their purpose, how they operate, and why they matter. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how these clauses allocate rights, responsibilities, and risk.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/15/2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT)
This practical session addresses what in-house counsel should focus on after a deal is signed. Attendees will learn how to translate contract terms into effective post-closing execution, including managing calendars and reminders, tracking ongoing obligations, and reducing compliance risk. Topics include identifying critical dates and covenants, managing post-closing obligations, monitoring IP renewals, and supporting employee onboarding processes such as background checks, benefits enrollment, integrations, and handbook alignment. The session emphasizes operational follow-through and ensuring the business is positioned to comply with and benefit from the agreement.
This practical session addresses what in-house counsel should focus on after a deal is signed. Attendees will learn how to translate contract terms into effective post-closing execution, including managing calendars and reminders, tracking ongoing obligations, and reducing compliance risk. Topics include identifying critical dates and covenants, managing post-closing obligations, monitoring IP renewals, and supporting employee onboarding processes such as background checks, benefits enrollment, integrations, and handbook alignment. The session emphasizes operational follow-through and ensuring the business is positioned to comply with and benefit from the agreement.
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Sponsored by:This live program offers free CLE in select jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see details below!
CLE/CPD CREDIT IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS:
*Alaska, *Arizona, California, *Connecticut, Georgia, *Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, *Montana, *New Hampshire, *New Jersey, *New York, *North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania,Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
*Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another jurisdiction.
ACC WILL MAKE AN APPLICATION FOR CLE UPON REQUEST IN THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS:
Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont.
Requests must be made one week prior to the scheduled program date to ensure timely application submission. Please use the form below to submit your request for CLE.CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FORM!
ATTENDEES MUST SELF-FILE IN THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS (A CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOUR FILING EFFORTS):
Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
CLE/CPD IS NOT MANDATORY IN THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS:
District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, South Dakota
