Drafting Commercial Contracts: Six-Part Lunchtime Series

Advanced Level — Part I

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Program Instructor:
Jason Aylesworth
Sendroff & Baruch, LLP


  • 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.  From the one-page short form through the double-digit commercial document, this six program series will cover the overall structure of a contract and its parts, pre-drafting principals of negotiation, translating the terms and conditions of a deal into clear and concise provisions, and working with your adversary to finalize an agreement for execution.

    Drafting Commercial Contracts: Six-Part Lunchtime Series

    Program Fee:
    $49 for Members | $99 for Nonmembers

    Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.
    Recap/Answers to Questions from the Home Audience

    1:05 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
    Drafting from Scratch Hypothetical

    1:10 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
    Creation of Definitions

    1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Translating Points into Provisions

    1:30 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
    Filling in gaps between Deal Points and Necessary Provisions

    1:40 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
    Ethical Considerations Before You Send Out Your Draft

    1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Q&A/The Top 3 Takeaways

  • New York: 1.0 Skills
    New Jersey: 1.2 General
    California: 1.0 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

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