On April 26, 2023, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a virtual seminar on “Drafting More Effective and Flexible Contracts” for MCLE. Drafting effective contracts is a basic function of all transactional attorneys. The goal is to draft a contract that accurately reflects the business deal, properly allocates risk, is readily understood, and stands up to hostile, rigorous post-execution examination—while educating your clients and meeting their aggressive timeline. Attendees will learn about best practices in drafting and negotiating processes, key terms and conditions, and common pitfalls. They will hear what clients expect from outside counsel during negotiations and in codifying deals. They’ll learn how to make the most effective use of current technologies. And they’ll hear the faculty explain tried-and-true techniques to remove impasses and discuss the insand-outs—from the initial email to final executable—using practical, modern-world examples and critical analysis.

In a competitive, increasingly digitized environment with limited resources, the lawyer who efficiently strikes an effective balance between achieving the right level of contractual protection and negotiating to reflect their clients’ risk tolerance is most likely to be repeatedly engaged.

Find out more on MCLE’s website.

Attorney Alisha R. Bloom has contributed a chapter on “Representations, Warranties, Covenants, and Conditions” to MCLE’s biannual treatise, Drafting and Negotiating Massachusetts Contracts, which was published in April 2022.

Drafting and Negotiating Massachusetts Contracts provides the information attorneys need to skillfully negotiate and draft a wide variety of contracts. The book’s beginning chapters thoroughly explain the fundamental elements of common types of contracts and focus on providing readers with useful drafting skills and information that can be adapted to any type of contract. The later chapters delve into the details of drafting and negotiating specific types of contracts that attorneys may encounter in their daily practice. With sample contracts, drafting tips, and step-by-step explanations, this practical book is a valuable resource for both new attorneys and seasoned practitioners.

On March 9, 2022, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a virtual seminar on “Drafting More Effective and Flexible Contracts” for MCLE. The four-hour seminar will provide the competitive edge that all transactional attorneys need. Learn about best practices in drafting and negotiating processes, key terms and conditions, and common pitfalls. Hear what clients expect from outside counsel during negotiations and in codifying deals. Learn how to make the most effective use of current technologies. Hear the faculty explain tried-and-true techniques to remove impasses and discuss the ins-and-outs—from the initial email to final executable—using practical, modern-world examples and critical analysis. In a competitive, increasingly digitized environment with limited resources, the lawyer who efficiently strikes an effective balance between achieving the right level of contractual protection and negotiating to reflect their clients’ risk-tolerance is most likely to be repeatedly engaged. Bring your questions!

Find out more on MCLE’s website.

On October 26, 2021, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a webinar on “Contract Drafting Essentials: Structuring, Analyzing, and Interpreting Business Agreements” for Strafford. The ninety-minute webinar, offered for 1.5 hours of CLE credit, will guide business counsel on identifying and avoiding potentially costly pitfalls in drafting contracts. Ms. Bloom and her co-presenter, Pia Owens, will offer best practices for structuring, analyzing, and interpreting business agreements. This authoritative panel will review fundamental but often overlooked skills essential to drafting contracts. The panel will explain how to draft contract provisions to reduce costs and risks for businesses.

Register for the webinar or find out more on Strafford’s website.