Venture Capital and Private Equity Law

1 credits · Law School

This course will explore legal issues encountered by lawyers in representing clients engaged in venture capital and private equity transactions, as well in related venture capital and private equity fund capital raising. Students will gain an appreciation and knowledge of the applicable statutory and regulatory framework that governs such activities, in addition to learning about legal issues and related terms and provisions that arise in negotiating and documenting applicable transaction and fundraising legal agreements. The course will provide a good background for students who not only enter fields involving transaction law and private funds specifically, but also for students who will litigate related issues in their career. The instructors will draw on their diverse professional backgrounds, including experience as in-house counsel, at law firms, and at private investment shops, to provide students with a well-rounded, practical perspective on how these issues arise and are addressed in real-world settings. Completion of Corporations or Corporations and Business Entities is recommended but not required. [1]