Fundamentals of Advising and Structuring a Start-Up
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the concepts and issues that tend to arise when advising a start-up company and the various considerations that go into the initial structuring, formation, and operation of the start-up’s business.
“AltaClaro's courses hit the right mark between being challenging and yet manageable for someone who is working while taking the program.”
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Fundamentals of Advising and Structuring a Start-Up
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the concepts and issues that tend to arise when advising a start-up company and the various considerations that go into the initial structuring, formation, and operation of the start-up’s business.
“AltaClaro's courses hit the right mark between being challenging and yet manageable for someone who is working while taking the program.”
-Associate, GHP Abogados (Costa Rica)
Upon completion of this Master Class, participants are able to:
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Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental concepts and issues that often arise when advising a start-up.
Identify the different types of entities available for start-ups and evaluate the pros and cons of each one in order to select the entity type that best aligns with the client’s business goals.
Summarize the considerations that factor into structuring a start-up.
Identify and ensure compliance with relevant securities laws
Explain the practical requirements for establishing the business in addition to entity formation.
Review terms for a basic capital markets transaction
Assemble basic documentation
Interpret editing comments
Coordinate signature pages
Avoid common pitfalls in corporate drafting
Training courses that are made for the transactional associate looking to increase their skill level
Upon completion of this Master Class, participants are able to:
Recognize capital markets terminology and concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of how capital markets transactions are structured
Identify and ensure compliance with relevant securities laws
Review terms for a basic capital markets transaction
Assemble basic documentation
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Learn
Learn at your own pace, absorbing lessons in short, easily digested segments led by experienced practitioners.
Do
Apply what you've learned to solve real-world client scenarios, using transaction documents derived from actual deals.
Review
Deepen your learning in virtual review sessions with an experienced practitioner. Review model answers and ask questions.
Class Content Overview
Class Content Overview
Level: Basic-Foundational
Level: Basic-Foundational
The course starts with an introduction to the general characteristics of start-ups and the types of issues that lawyers in this field typically encounter, including identifying who the client is. It then goes on to briefly review the pros and cons of each entity type in the context of a start-up, taking into consideration factors such as liability protection, capital-raising goals, tax implications, exit strategies, and ease of administration. The course will provide an overview of fundamental concepts that will be explored in greater depth in the remaining courses in this series. Throughout the course, a hypothetical client and real-world examples will be used to illustrate key concepts and provide practical insights.
This class is suitable for attorneys who have a general interest in Start-Up Law but have not had extensive practical experience.
**Note: this course places an emphasis on entity-type considerations specific to start-ups; it is not a course in basic entity formation.
Course Details
What you will learn
- Write in a clear and concise way
- Blackline documents
- Interpret editing comments
- Coordinate signature pages
- Avoid common pitfalls in corporate drafting
What you will get
2 CLE Credits is available for each course
Description
This class addresses the basics of corporate drafting, using a commercial contract as an example. The instructor will focus on technical skills and concepts such as the basic structure of a contract, the interplay of representations and warranties, covenants, and conditions, and drafting and negotiating boilerplate language.
Simulation Exercise
Participants will be asked to review and propose revisions to a contract based on a set of facts relating to our hypothetical client’s goals and concerns. During the live review session of the course, participants will review the model answer and receive feedback on the substance of the drafting as well as practical tips for clear and concise drafting.
What you will get
2 CLE Credits are available for each course
Simulation Exercise
Participants will be presented with facts about their fictional start-up client, HungryEyes. Participants will spot issues in the text and will be asked to: list questions for the company, compile a list of documents to request from the company, recommend legal documents the company should enter into and suggest proposed actions / clean-ups the company should take.
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Online
Class material is 100% online, accessible by all standard web browsers. Use your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone--your progress will by synced across all devices.
On-Demand
The class is fully asynchronous. Do the work at your own pace, turn in your assignment when you're ready, and get instant feedback via model answers and video review sessions.
Interactive
Learn with dynamic, interactive modules that keep you engaged in active learning using a variety of learning modes.
Experiential
Includes practical assessments throughout the class, plus a capstone assignment where you apply your skills in the context of a real-world matter.
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