2020-2021 Law School Catalog

LAW-2299 Private Placements & Venture Capital Practicum

This course provides students with an introduction to the basic types of documents that lawyers are called upon to negotiate and prepare in private equity financing transactions. Based on the model of a hypothetical high-technology start-up company, the course will explore different types of equity capital transactions, including private placements and venture capital investments. Using model documents from actual transactions, students will examine drafting and negotiation issues involving stock subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, private placement memoranda, warrants, and stock purchase agreements.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

LAW-2136 (Required) and LAW-2350 (Recommended)