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Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: April 16, 2026 | Course length: 6.0 hours
Ready to launch your career in contracts law?
Contracts are essential to business and the more you understand about how they work and how to draft effective ones, the more successful you will be. But success in this field goes beyond knowing the law – it takes business savvy, sharp communication skills, and real-world experience – and that’s exactly what this program delivers. Join an amazing group of faculty for a day-long discussion of the essential skills and lessons learned along the way.
Learn the skills to become a successful contracts lawyer.
Welcome and Introduction (5 MINUTES)
– Jennie A. Clarke, Course Chair
Building Your Foundation: Drafting LLC Formations and Operating Agreements (30 MINUTES)
– Allison M. Plunkett
What Really Matters in Contract Drafting – Drafting Principles and Enforceability (60 MINUTES)
– Jennie A. Clarke & Michael H. Frasier
How to Use AI to Draft Better Contracts (30 MINUTES)
– Mark D. Stignani
Battle-Tested: Practitioner Insights on Handling Tough Negotiations and Difficult Parties (60 MINUTES)
– Michael C. Flom, Jeffrey C. O’Brien & John R. Remakel
– Jennie A. Clarke (moderator)
What Goes Wrong When Deals Go to Court: Drafting Lessons Learned from Litigation (45 MINUTES)
– Faris A. Rashid
Own Your Journey: Defining Success and Finding Your Career Path (60 MINUTES)
– Scott M. Hagel, Rochelle L. Hauser & K. Davis Senseman
– Jennie A. Clarke (moderator)
Helpful Resources for Contracts Lawyers (15 MINUTES)
– Holly L. Garland
Real-World Ethics for Business Lawyers (60 MINUTES)
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Chad A. Snyder
$295
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
