San Francisco, CA

Corporate & Securities

• Jul. 18 - 19, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 San Francisco, CA

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and recent legislation and SEC rule changes affecting disclosure ...

• Nov. 18 - 19, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Legal drivers for corporate compliance and ethics programs have continued to grow in complexity and importance in recent years. The costs of non-compliance have never been greater. Indeed, five of the ten largest corporate criminal fines in U.S. history were imposed or agreed to last year alone. And harsh penalties - both against business organizations and individuals - are increasingly becoming the norm outside the U.S. Moreover, the whistleblower ...

• Dec. 3, 2013 San Francisco, CA

At this program, our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues relevant to navigating today’s evolving venture capital world.Geared toward the experienced venture capital practitioner who knows the basics of venture capital and is seeking an in-depth analysis of current market conditions and the changing legal environment, this program will also address the latest financing trends, ...