The Front and Back of the Contract

Faculty

Often overlooked by contract drafters, the front and back of a contract sets the framework, structures and defines the contract.

With an emphasis on the practical – using sample contract excerpts as examples – this session will focus on what you should include and exclude in these critical sections of a contract. The title, introductory clause, recitals, lead-in, concluding clause, and signature blocks will be explored. Other topics include:

• Confusing and redundant titles and terminology
• When and how to effectively use capital letters
• Appreciating the purpose and use of the front/back sections of a contract
• Implications of unclear terms and definitions
• The defined term – “The Agreement”
• When and how to use a table of contents, and index of defined terms

Faculty

Course Leader

• Kenneth A. Adams is the leading authority on contract language. His book, A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting is one of the ABA’s best-selling titles and has become an essential resource for contract drafters. He gives public and in-house seminars in the U.S., Canada and internationally, acts as a consultant and expert witness. From 2006 to 2012, Ken was a lecturer in law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he taught the school’s first course on contract drafting. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Ken practiced corporate law at major law firms in the U.S. and Europe. His website and blog are www.adamsdrafting.com.

Group Discounts

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Webcast Fee per Delegate

2-3 delegates: 25% off program fee
4-10 delegates: 30% off program fee
11+ delegates: 35% off program fee
Boardroom rates available.

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