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Drafting Small Commercial Real Estate Leases

$79.00

Master the art of creating comprehensive yet cost-effective lease agreements for smaller commercial transactions where simplicity must balance with adequate legal protection. This practical program addresses the unique challenges of representing small business tenants and property owners in straightforward commercial leasing arrangements. Learn to draft efficient lease documents that serve client needs without unnecessary complexity or excessive legal costs.   Structure lease terms and rental arrangements appropriate for small commercial tenant businesses Draft maintenance, repair, and operating expense provisions suitable for smaller commercial properties Address common area usage and parking allocation in multi-tenant small commercial developments Create termination and renewal options that balance tenant flexibility with landlord investment protection   Speaker: TBD

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/26/2026
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Drafting Small Commercial Real Estate Leases

$79.00

Master the art of creating comprehensive yet cost-effective lease agreements for smaller commercial transactions where simplicity must balance with adequate legal protection. This practical program addresses the unique challenges of representing small business tenants and property owners in straightforward commercial leasing arrangements. Learn to draft efficient lease documents that serve client needs without unnecessary complexity or excessive legal costs.   Structure lease terms and rental arrangements appropriate for small commercial tenant businesses Draft maintenance, repair, and operating expense provisions suitable for smaller commercial properties Address common area usage and parking allocation in multi-tenant small commercial developments Create termination and renewal options that balance tenant flexibility with landlord investment protection   Speaker: TBD

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/26/2026
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Restructuring Real Estate Deals Gone Bad, Part 1

$79.00

When a real estate project goes bad for whatever reason – sales are slow or at prices below projections, leasing is slow, or there are extensive cost-overruns or regulatory delays – developers, investors, lenders, and others are left scrambling to restructure the project and salvage any value or at least limit losses. This often involves restructuring or possibly refinancing a loan.  It may also involve additional equity.  Another option is selling the project, if possible.  These processes can be complicated by the nature of the investors and lenders involved.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to restructuring troubled real estate projects.  Day 1: Underlying economics and tradeoffs of real estate restructuring Types of sellers and their impact on restructuring – individual owner, institutional, joint venture, private equity Complications and limitations involving syndicated loans, CMBS loans, and REMIC Navigating owner issues – personal guaranties, ongoing management fees, upside participation, reputation Practical strategies for unwinding real estate deals outside of bankruptcy or litigation   Day 2: Restructuring alternatives, including deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, “Loan to Own,” rescue capital/preferred stock/securities Receivership of distressed properties and planning to emerge from receivership “Loan to own” strategies and limitations Tax issues, including cancellation of indebtedness and restructuring recourse indebtedness Potential loss of valuable tax attributes and tax planning opportunities  Drafting forbearance, loan modification agreements, and deed-in-lieu agreements   Speakers: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice.He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use.He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology.He speaks extensively on real estate topics nationally.

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  • 60
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  • 6/21/2026
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Restructuring Real Estate Deals Gone Bad, Part 2

$79.00

When a real estate project goes bad for whatever reason – sales are slow or at prices below projections, leasing is slow, or there are extensive cost-overruns or regulatory delays – developers, investors, lenders, and others are left scrambling to restructure the project and salvage any value or at least limit losses. This often involves restructuring or possibly refinancing a loan.  It may also involve additional equity.  Another option is selling the project, if possible.  These processes can be complicated by the nature of the investors and lenders involved.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to restructuring troubled real estate projects.  Day 1: Underlying economics and tradeoffs of real estate restructuring Types of sellers and their impact on restructuring – individual owner, institutional, joint venture, private equity Complications and limitations involving syndicated loans, CMBS loans, and REMIC Navigating owner issues – personal guaranties, ongoing management fees, upside participation, reputation Practical strategies for unwinding real estate deals outside of bankruptcy or litigation   Day 2: Restructuring alternatives, including deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, “Loan to Own,” rescue capital/preferred stock/securities Receivership of distressed properties and planning to emerge from receivership “Loan to own” strategies and limitations Tax issues, including cancellation of indebtedness and restructuring recourse indebtedness Potential loss of valuable tax attributes and tax planning opportunities  Drafting forbearance, loan modification agreements, and deed-in-lieu agreements   Speakers: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice.He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use.He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology.He speaks extensively on real estate topics nationally.

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/22/2026
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Effective Contract Drafting: Fundamentals, Negotiation Strategies & Key Provisions

$79.00

Master the essential skills of contract drafting where precise language meets strategic thinking to create enforceable agreements that serve client interests while preventing costly disputes. This comprehensive program provides systematic approaches to contract creation, from initial structure and organization to final negotiation and execution. Transform routine contracting into strategic advantage through superior drafting techniques and negotiation strategies.   Design contract structures and organization that enhance clarity while protecting client interests Master essential drafting techniques including defined terms, conditions precedent, and performance standards Develop negotiation strategies that balance relationship preservation with optimal contract terms Address common drafting pitfalls and ambiguities that create unnecessary litigation risks and client exposure   Speaker: Steven O. Weise is a partner in the Los Angeles office Proskauer Rose, LLP, where his practice encompasses all areas of commercial law. He has extensive experience in financings, particularly those secured by personal property.He also handles matters involving real property anti-deficiency laws, workouts, guarantees, sales of goods, letters of credit, commercial paper and checks, and investment securities.Mr. Weise formerly served as chair of the ABA Business Law Section. He has also served as a member of the Permanent Editorial Board of the UCC and as an Advisor to the UCC Code Article 9 Drafting Committee.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/24/2026
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Effective Contract Drafting: Fundamentals, Negotiation Strategies & Key Provisions

$79.00

Master the essential skills of contract drafting where precise language meets strategic thinking to create enforceable agreements that serve client interests while preventing costly disputes. This comprehensive program provides systematic approaches to contract creation, from initial structure and organization to final negotiation and execution. Transform routine contracting into strategic advantage through superior drafting techniques and negotiation strategies.   Design contract structures and organization that enhance clarity while protecting client interests Master essential drafting techniques including defined terms, conditions precedent, and performance standards Develop negotiation strategies that balance relationship preservation with optimal contract terms Address common drafting pitfalls and ambiguities that create unnecessary litigation risks and client exposure   Speaker: Steven O. Weise is a partner in the Los Angeles office Proskauer Rose, LLP, where his practice encompasses all areas of commercial law. He has extensive experience in financings, particularly those secured by personal property.He also handles matters involving real property anti-deficiency laws, workouts, guarantees, sales of goods, letters of credit, commercial paper and checks, and investment securities.Mr. Weise formerly served as chair of the ABA Business Law Section. He has also served as a member of the Permanent Editorial Board of the UCC and as an Advisor to the UCC Code Article 9 Drafting Committee.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/24/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Refis in Commercial Real Estate, Part 1

$79.00

Master the fundamental principles of commercial real estate refinancing transactions where existing loan relationships meet changing market conditions and borrower needs. This program provides essential guidance on the legal and business considerations that drive successful refinancing strategies. Navigate the complexities of modifying existing loan arrangements while preserving borrower flexibility and lender security.   Understand different refinancing structures including modifications, assumptions, and replacement financing Navigate due diligence requirements and documentation standards for commercial refinancing transactions Address intercreditor agreements and subordination issues in complex capital structure refinancings Structure refinancing arrangements that optimize borrower economics while satisfying lender requirements   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/2/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Refis in Commercial Real Estate, Part 1

$79.00

Master the fundamental principles of commercial real estate refinancing transactions where existing loan relationships meet changing market conditions and borrower needs. This program provides essential guidance on the legal and business considerations that drive successful refinancing strategies. Navigate the complexities of modifying existing loan arrangements while preserving borrower flexibility and lender security.   Understand different refinancing structures including modifications, assumptions, and replacement financing Navigate due diligence requirements and documentation standards for commercial refinancing transactions Address intercreditor agreements and subordination issues in complex capital structure refinancings Structure refinancing arrangements that optimize borrower economics while satisfying lender requirements   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/2/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Refis in Commercial Real Estate, Part 2

$79.00

Advance your commercial refinancing expertise with sophisticated strategies for complex capital restructuring and distressed loan workout scenarios. This program builds on foundational concepts to address challenging refinancing situations including troubled properties, multiple lenders, and changing regulatory environments. Develop the specialized knowledge required for the most complex commercial real estate refinancing transactions.     Master complex restructuring scenarios including partial releases, substitution of collateral, and credit enhancements Navigate distressed refinancing and workout negotiations involving financially troubled borrowers Address regulatory and environmental compliance issues affecting refinancing eligibility and structure Structure innovative refinancing solutions that address changing market conditions and borrower needs   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/3/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Refis in Commercial Real Estate, Part 2

$79.00

Advance your commercial refinancing expertise with sophisticated strategies for complex capital restructuring and distressed loan workout scenarios. This program builds on foundational concepts to address challenging refinancing situations including troubled properties, multiple lenders, and changing regulatory environments. Develop the specialized knowledge required for the most complex commercial real estate refinancing transactions.     Master complex restructuring scenarios including partial releases, substitution of collateral, and credit enhancements Navigate distressed refinancing and workout negotiations involving financially troubled borrowers Address regulatory and environmental compliance issues affecting refinancing eligibility and structure Structure innovative refinancing solutions that address changing market conditions and borrower needs   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/3/2026
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Percentage Rent Leases in Commercial Real Estate

$79.00

Percentage rent is used in retail leases where the landlord has bargaining power to demand a share of the tenant’s economic gains.  Demand for retail space may be high or a landlord’s specific location may be particularly attractive such that the tenant is willing to pay not only a fixed amount of rent but a share of its gross revenue.  These types of leases require a sophisticated understanding of the underlying economics of tenant’s business. These leases also require very careful drafting. How is gross revenue defined?  Is there a minimum amount or a maximum amount?  How are these numbers verified?  And what are all the related protections for the landlord or the tenant?  This program will provide you with a practical guide to negotiating and drafting percentage leases.   Circumstances where percentage rent is commonly seen Economics of percentage rent – landlord and tenant perspectives Defining key terms – “gross sales,” exclusions, percent of rent Determining thresholds – minimum rent, sliding scales Financial reporting and audit rights Important related provisions – non-competition, continuous use, payment terms   Speakers: John S. Hollyfield is of counsel and a former partner in the Houston office Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP.  He has more than 40 years’ experience in real estate law practice.  He formerly served as chair of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, president of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and chair of the Anglo-American Real Property Institute.  He has been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" in Real Estate Law by Texas Monthly magazine and is listed in Who’s Who in American Law.  He is co-editor of Modern Banking and Lending Forms (4th Edition), published by Warren, Gorham & Lamont.   Richard R. Goldberg is a retired partner, resident in the Philadelphia office of Ballard Spahr, LLP, where he established an extensive real estate practice, including development, financing, leasing, and acquisition.  Earlier in his career, he served as vice president and associate general counsel of The Rouse Company for 23 years.  He is past president of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, past chair of the Anglo-American Real Property Institute, and past chair of the International Council of Shopping Centers Law Conference.  Mr. Goldberg is currently a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys and is a member of the American Law Institute.  

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  • 60
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  • 7/13/2026
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Percentage Rent Leases in Commercial Real Estate

$79.00

Master the complex calculations and legal considerations that govern percentage rent arrangements where tenant success directly impacts landlord returns in retail and commercial leasing. This specialized program addresses the unique challenges of structuring, negotiating, and administering percentage rent leases that align landlord and tenant interests. Learn to balance risk and reward in performance-based leasing arrangements that adapt to changing retail environments.   Structure percentage rent formulas and breakpoint calculations that fairly reflect tenant performance and landlord investment Draft reporting and audit provisions that ensure accurate percentage rent calculation and payment Address exclusions, deductions, and gross sales definitions that determine percentage rent obligations Navigate tenant assignment and subletting issues affecting percentage rent calculation and collection     Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/15/2026
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Percentage Rent Leases in Commercial Real Estate

$79.00

Master the complex calculations and legal considerations that govern percentage rent arrangements where tenant success directly impacts landlord returns in retail and commercial leasing. This specialized program addresses the unique challenges of structuring, negotiating, and administering percentage rent leases that align landlord and tenant interests. Learn to balance risk and reward in performance-based leasing arrangements that adapt to changing retail environments.   Structure percentage rent formulas and breakpoint calculations that fairly reflect tenant performance and landlord investment Draft reporting and audit provisions that ensure accurate percentage rent calculation and payment Address exclusions, deductions, and gross sales definitions that determine percentage rent obligations Navigate tenant assignment and subletting issues affecting percentage rent calculation and collection     Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/15/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Drafting Waivers of Conflicts of Interest

$79.00

Master the delicate art of crafting conflict waivers that protect professional relationships while maintaining ethical compliance in our increasingly complex legal practice environment. This specialized program addresses the strategic and ethical considerations that determine whether conflict waivers provide meaningful protection or become sources of professional liability. Learn to balance client service flexibility with professional responsibility requirements.   Understand when conflicts can be waived and the scope of permissible concurrent representation arrangements Draft informed consent documents that satisfy disclosure requirements while preserving client relationships Address advanced waiver scenarios including potential future conflicts and business transaction representations Navigate the interplay between conflict waivers and malpractice insurance coverage requirements   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Elizabeth Treubert Simon is an ethics attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she advises on a wide range of ethics and compliance-related matters to support Akin Gump’s offices worldwide. Previously, her practice focused on business and commercial litigation and providing counsel to clients regarding professional ethics and attorney disciplinary procedures. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Discipline and the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct Rules Review Committee. She is the immediate past chair of the District of Columbia Legal Ethics Committee. She writes and speaks extensively on attorney ethics issues. She received her B.A. and M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from Albany Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/21/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Drafting Waivers of Conflicts of Interest

$79.00

Master the delicate art of crafting conflict waivers that protect professional relationships while maintaining ethical compliance in our increasingly complex legal practice environment. This specialized program addresses the strategic and ethical considerations that determine whether conflict waivers provide meaningful protection or become sources of professional liability. Learn to balance client service flexibility with professional responsibility requirements.   Understand when conflicts can be waived and the scope of permissible concurrent representation arrangements Draft informed consent documents that satisfy disclosure requirements while preserving client relationships Address advanced waiver scenarios including potential future conflicts and business transaction representations Navigate the interplay between conflict waivers and malpractice insurance coverage requirements   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Elizabeth Treubert Simon is an ethics attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she advises on a wide range of ethics and compliance-related matters to support Akin Gump’s offices worldwide. Previously, her practice focused on business and commercial litigation and providing counsel to clients regarding professional ethics and attorney disciplinary procedures. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Discipline and the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct Rules Review Committee. She is the immediate past chair of the District of Columbia Legal Ethics Committee. She writes and speaks extensively on attorney ethics issues. She received her B.A. and M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from Albany Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/21/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Lawyer Ethics in Real Estate Practice

$79.00

Navigate the unique ethical challenges facing real estate practitioners where multiple party representation, financial conflicts, and professional service boundaries create complex professional responsibility issues. This specialized program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and real estate practice, from dual representation challenges to referral fee arrangements. Ensure your real estate practice maintains the highest ethical standards while serving diverse client needs effectively.   Understand multiple representation rules and conflict identification in real estate transactions Navigate referral and marketing relationships with real estate brokers, lenders, and service providers Address trust account management and escrow responsibilities specific to real estate practice Manage client confidentiality and disclosure obligations in multi-party real estate transactions   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/24/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Lawyer Ethics in Real Estate Practice

$79.00

Navigate the unique ethical challenges facing real estate practitioners where multiple party representation, financial conflicts, and professional service boundaries create complex professional responsibility issues. This specialized program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and real estate practice, from dual representation challenges to referral fee arrangements. Ensure your real estate practice maintains the highest ethical standards while serving diverse client needs effectively.   Understand multiple representation rules and conflict identification in real estate transactions Navigate referral and marketing relationships with real estate brokers, lenders, and service providers Address trust account management and escrow responsibilities specific to real estate practice Manage client confidentiality and disclosure obligations in multi-party real estate transactions   Speakers: Thomas E. Spahn is a partner in the McLean, Virginia office of McGuireWoods, LLP, where he has a substantial practice advising clients on properly creating and preserving the attorney-client privilege and work product protections. For more than 30 years he has lectured extensively on legal ethics and professionalism and has written “The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine: A Practitioner’s Guide,” a 750 page treatise published by the Virginia Law Foundation. Mr. Spahn has served as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.   Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/24/2026
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Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

$79.00

This program will provide you with a practical guide to due diligence in real estate transactions – what information you need, where to get it, and the timeframes involved.  The program will also cover the relationship between the duration and depth of due diligence depending on the state of the market – i.e., how “hot” markets involve more risk because sellers or othersare reluctant to give lengthy diligence periods. The program will also discuss using information obtained in diligence to draft specific reps and warranties. This program will provide you with a practical guide to planning due diligence in real estate transaction and how that information is used.   Planning diligence – what information you need, where to get it, and timeframes Relationship between diligence and market conditions – willingness of sellers to cooperate or not Using diligence – tying information obtained to specific reps and warranties Review of leases, rent rolls, and financial statements Service contracts, condominium HOAs, and other contracts Title work – liens and other encumbrances   Speaker: John S. Hollyfield is of counsel and a former partner in the Houston office Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP.He has more than 40 years’ experience in real estate law practice.He formerly served as chair of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, president of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and chair of the Anglo-American Real Property Institute.He has been named a "Texas Super Lawyer" in Real Estate Law by Texas Monthly magazine and is listed in Who’s Who in American Law.He is co-editor of Modern Banking and Lending Forms (4th Edition), published by Warren, Gorham & Lamont.He received his B.B.A. from the University of Texas and his LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law.

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/1/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Commercial Real Estate Finance Update: Trends in Practice, Part 1

$79.00

Navigate the dynamic commercial real estate finance market where evolving lending standards, regulatory changes, and economic pressures create both challenges and opportunities for practitioners. This program examines current trends reshaping commercial real estate transactions, from alternative financing structures to emerging regulatory requirements. Position yourself to guide clients through today's complex commercial real estate finance landscape.   Analyze current lending market conditions and their impact on deal structures and negotiations Understand evolving environmental and sustainability requirements affecting commercial financing Navigate new regulatory developments in commercial lending and securities compliance Explore alternative financing mechanisms responding to traditional lending constraints   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/11/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Commercial Real Estate Finance Update: Trends in Practice, Part 1

$79.00

Navigate the dynamic commercial real estate finance market where evolving lending standards, regulatory changes, and economic pressures create both challenges and opportunities for practitioners. This program examines current trends reshaping commercial real estate transactions, from alternative financing structures to emerging regulatory requirements. Position yourself to guide clients through today's complex commercial real estate finance landscape.   Analyze current lending market conditions and their impact on deal structures and negotiations Understand evolving environmental and sustainability requirements affecting commercial financing Navigate new regulatory developments in commercial lending and securities compliance Explore alternative financing mechanisms responding to traditional lending constraints   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/11/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Commercial Real Estate Finance Update: Trends in Practice, Part 2

$79.00

Advance your commercial real estate finance expertise with sophisticated analysis of complex transactions and emerging market developments. This program builds on foundational concepts to address specialized financing structures, distressed asset strategies, and international investment considerations. Develop the advanced skills necessary to handle the most challenging commercial real estate finance transactions in today's market.   Master complex financing structures including mezzanine financing and joint venture arrangements Address distressed asset strategies and workout negotiations in challenging market conditions Understand cross-border investment structures and international financing considerations Navigate emerging technology applications in commercial real estate finance and due diligence   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/12/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Commercial Real Estate Finance Update: Trends in Practice, Part 2

$79.00

Advance your commercial real estate finance expertise with sophisticated analysis of complex transactions and emerging market developments. This program builds on foundational concepts to address specialized financing structures, distressed asset strategies, and international investment considerations. Develop the advanced skills necessary to handle the most challenging commercial real estate finance transactions in today's market.   Master complex financing structures including mezzanine financing and joint venture arrangements Address distressed asset strategies and workout negotiations in challenging market conditions Understand cross-border investment structures and international financing considerations Navigate emerging technology applications in commercial real estate finance and due diligence   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/12/2026
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LIVE REPLAY: Due Diligence Planning in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

$79.00

Transform commercial real estate acquisitions from potential minefields into strategic opportunities through comprehensive due diligence planning that identifies risks and preserves deal value. This program provides systematic approaches to investigating commercial properties while managing costs and timeline pressures that characterize successful transactions. Learn to balance thoroughness with efficiency in today's fast-paced commercial real estate market.   Develop comprehensive due diligence checklists tailored to different property types and transaction structures Coordinate environmental, structural, and financial investigations while managing timeline and cost constraints Identify and address title, survey, and zoning issues that can derail commercial real estate transactions Structure due diligence contingencies and cure periods that protect purchaser interests while maintaining deal momentum   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/21/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Due Diligence Planning in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

$79.00

Transform commercial real estate acquisitions from potential minefields into strategic opportunities through comprehensive due diligence planning that identifies risks and preserves deal value. This program provides systematic approaches to investigating commercial properties while managing costs and timeline pressures that characterize successful transactions. Learn to balance thoroughness with efficiency in today's fast-paced commercial real estate market.   Develop comprehensive due diligence checklists tailored to different property types and transaction structures Coordinate environmental, structural, and financial investigations while managing timeline and cost constraints Identify and address title, survey, and zoning issues that can derail commercial real estate transactions Structure due diligence contingencies and cure periods that protect purchaser interests while maintaining deal momentum   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/21/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreements in Real Estate Transactions

$79.00

Transform potential liability exposure into strategic advantage through carefully crafted indemnification provisions that protect clients while facilitating successful real estate transactions. This program examines the nuanced drafting and negotiation strategies that determine whether indemnification clauses provide meaningful protection or become sources of unexpected liability. Master the art of allocating risk effectively in complex real estate deals.   Draft indemnification provisions that survive closing and provide long-term protection for clients Navigate the interplay between indemnification agreements and title insurance coverage Address environmental liability and regulatory compliance issues through strategic risk allocation Structure mutual indemnification arrangements that balance protection with enforceability concerns   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/25/2026
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreements in Real Estate Transactions

$79.00

Transform potential liability exposure into strategic advantage through carefully crafted indemnification provisions that protect clients while facilitating successful real estate transactions. This program examines the nuanced drafting and negotiation strategies that determine whether indemnification clauses provide meaningful protection or become sources of unexpected liability. Master the art of allocating risk effectively in complex real estate deals.   Draft indemnification provisions that survive closing and provide long-term protection for clients Navigate the interplay between indemnification agreements and title insurance coverage Address environmental liability and regulatory compliance issues through strategic risk allocation Structure mutual indemnification arrangements that balance protection with enforceability concerns   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice. He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use. He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/25/2026
    Presented
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Never Enough: Parking Issues in Commercial Leases

$79.00

The right of tenants – and their employees and customers – to park can be one of the most important elements of office and retail leases.  Physical space is often sparse and expensive, making parking spots even more dear. Tenants want absolute rights to parking and to ensure attendant services – e.g., snow removal, maintenance, etc. – while landlords want maximum flexibility, including the right to reclaim spots.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to spotting parking issues in commercial leases, and negotiating effective rights for your clients.    Demised spaces v. rights to park Types of rights to park – general rights v. exclusive rights Issues for lots v. parking garages Duties to patrol employee use of parking spots Economic issues for landlords and tenants, including CAM Parking as zoning issue – ratio of office/retail space to parking spots Reclamation of parking spots by landlord for later development   Speaker: Anthony Licata is a partner in the Chicago office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he formerly chaired the firm’s real estate practice.  He has an extensive practice focusing on major commercial real estate transactions, including finance, development, leasing, and land use.  He formerly served as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and at the Illinois Institute of Technology.  Mr. Licata received his B.S., summa cum laude, from MacMurray College and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

  • MP3 Download
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 8/31/2026
    Avail. Until
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Choice of Entity for Nonprofits & Obtaining Tax Exempt Status, Part 1

$79.00

Navigate the complex landscape of nonprofit entity selection and tax exemption qualification where organizational mission meets regulatory compliance requirements. This foundational program provides essential guidance on choosing appropriate entity structures and initiating the tax exemption application process. Master the fundamental concepts that drive successful nonprofit organization and tax planning strategies.   Understand different nonprofit entity types and their governance, liability, and operational characteristics Navigate the IRS determination letter process and Form 1023/1023-EZ filing requirements Address organizational and operational test requirements for different types of tax-exempt organizations Design governance structures and operating procedures that support tax-exempt status maintenance     Speaker: Michael Lehmann is a partner in the New York office of Dechert, LLP, where he specializes in tax issues related to non-profits and in the tax treatment of cross-border transactions. He advises hospitals and other health care providers, research organizations, low-income housing developers, trade associations, private foundations and arts organizations. He advises clients on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, executive compensation, reorganizations and joint ventures, acquisitions, and unrelated business income planning. Mr. Lehmann received his A.B., magna cum laude, from Brown University, his J.D. from Columbia Law School, and his LL.M. from New York University School of Law.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 9/1/2026
    Presented
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Choice of Entity for Nonprofits & Obtaining Tax Exempt Status, Part 1

$79.00

Navigate the complex landscape of nonprofit entity selection and tax exemption qualification where organizational mission meets regulatory compliance requirements. This foundational program provides essential guidance on choosing appropriate entity structures and initiating the tax exemption application process. Master the fundamental concepts that drive successful nonprofit organization and tax planning strategies.   Understand different nonprofit entity types and their governance, liability, and operational characteristics Navigate the IRS determination letter process and Form 1023/1023-EZ filing requirements Address organizational and operational test requirements for different types of tax-exempt organizations Design governance structures and operating procedures that support tax-exempt status maintenance   Speaker: Michael Lehmann is a partner in the New York office of Dechert, LLP, where he specializes in tax issues related to non-profits and in the tax treatment of cross-border transactions. He advises hospitals and other health care providers, research organizations, low-income housing developers, trade associations, private foundations and arts organizations. He advises clients on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, executive compensation, reorganizations and joint ventures, acquisitions, and unrelated business income planning. Mr. Lehmann received his A.B., magna cum laude, from Brown University, his J.D. from Columbia Law School, and his LL.M. from New York University School of Law.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 9/1/2026
    Presented
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Choice of Entity for Nonprofits & Obtaining Tax Exempt Status, Part 2

$79.00

Advance your nonprofit planning expertise with sophisticated strategies for complex organizational structures and specialized exemption scenarios. This program builds on foundational concepts to address challenging situations including subsidiary organizations, joint ventures, and international operations. Develop the specialized knowledge required for the most complex nonprofit organization and tax planning arrangements.   Master complex organizational structures including supporting organizations, fiscal sponsorships, and subsidiary relationships Navigate specialized exemption categories including private foundations, social welfare organizations, and trade associations Address international operations and foreign nonprofit organization compliance requirements Understand ongoing compliance obligations including annual reporting, unrelated business income, and intermediate sanctions     Speaker: Michael Lehmann is a partner in the New York office of Dechert, LLP, where he specializes in tax issues related to non-profits and in the tax treatment of cross-border transactions. He advises hospitals and other health care providers, research organizations, low-income housing developers, trade associations, private foundations and arts organizations. He advises clients on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, executive compensation, reorganizations and joint ventures, acquisitions, and unrelated business income planning. Mr. Lehmann received his A.B., magna cum laude, from Brown University, his J.D. from Columbia Law School, and his LL.M. from New York University School of Law.

  • Audio Webcast
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 9/2/2026
    Presented
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