Basics of Drafting Commercial Contracts: Translating the Meeting of the Minds Into a Tangible Agreement

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

• Description
• Agenda
• CLE Credit
• Sponsors

• Most lawyers say to their clients: “Get it in writing!”  However, a number of lawyers do not know the fundamentals of drafting a binding contract.  This course is an introduction for lawyers who are looking to create an agreement from scratch.  Attendees will learn the overall structure of a contract and its parts, translating the terms and conditions of the deal into clear and concise provisions, and figuring out where to place each provision into a solid written agreement.

  Program Fee:
  $229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers
  In-House Counsel: Free for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
  Small Law Firm: $119 for Members

  Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

• 6:00 pm – 6:10 pm
  Introduction/General Overview

  6:10 pm – 6:20 pm
  Hypothetical
  – Assignment from the Senior Partner at your firm
  – Informational Gathering from the client

  6:20 pm – 6:40 pm
  The Framework of a Contract from Top to Bottom

  6:40 pm – 6:50 pm
  The Initial Paragraphs
  – Preamble
  – Recitals
  – Words of Agreement

  6:50 pm – 7:00 pm
  Definitions Section

  7:00 pm – 7:10 pm
  Break

  7:10 pm – 7:15 pm
  Quick Recap

  7:15 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Heart of the Agreement
  – Terms and Conditions
  – Consideration
  – Representations and Warranties

  8:00 pm – 8:10 pm
  Break

  8:10 pm – 8:15 pm
  Quick Recap

  8:15 pm – 8:50 pm
  Finishing the Agreement
  – Endgame Provisions
  – Signature Lines
  – Exhibits and Schedules

  8:50 pm – 9:00 pm
  Conclusion/Recap/Q&A

• New York: 3.0 Skills
  New Jersey: 3.2 General
  California: 3.0 General
  Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
  Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

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  Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
  Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org