On April 26, 2023, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a virtual seminar on “Drafting More Effective and Flexible Contracts” for MCLE.
In a competitive, increasingly digitized environment with limited resources, the lawyer who efficiently strikes an effective balance between achieving the right level of contractual protection and negotiating to reflect their clients’ risk tolerance is most likely to be repeatedly engaged.
Attorney Alisha R. Bloom has contributed a chapter on “Representations, Warranties, Covenants, and Conditions” to MCLE’s biannual treatise, Drafting and Negotiating Massachusetts Contracts, which was published in April 2022.
Drafting and Negotiating Massachusetts Contracts provides the information attorneys need to skillfully negotiate and draft a wide variety of contracts. The book’s beginning chapters thoroughly explain the fundamental elements of common types of contracts and focus on providing readers with useful drafting skills and information that can be adapted to any type of contract. The later chapters delve into the details of drafting and negotiating specific types of contracts that attorneys may encounter in their daily practice. With sample contracts, drafting tips, and step-by-step explanations, this practical book is a valuable resource for both new attorneys and seasoned practitioners.
On March 9, 2022, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a virtual seminar on “Drafting More Effective and Flexible Contracts” for MCLE. The four-hour seminar will provide the competitive edge that all transactional attorneys need. Learn about best practices in drafting and negotiating processes, key terms and conditions, and common pitfalls. Hear what clients expect from outside counsel during negotiations and in codifying deals. Learn how to make the most effective use of current technologies. Hear the faculty explain tried-and-true techniques to remove impasses and discuss the ins-and-outs—from the initial email to final executable—using practical, modern-world examples and critical analysis. In a competitive, increasingly digitized environment with limited resources, the lawyer who efficiently strikes an effective balance between achieving the right level of contractual protection and negotiating to reflect their clients’ risk-tolerance is most likely to be repeatedly engaged. Bring your questions!
On October 26, 2021, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a webinar on “Contract Drafting Essentials: Structuring, Analyzing, and Interpreting Business Agreements” for Strafford. The ninety-minute webinar, offered for 1.5 hours of CLE credit, will guide business counsel on identifying and avoiding potentially costly pitfalls in drafting contracts. Ms. Bloom and her co-presenter, Pia Owens, will offer best practices for structuring, analyzing, and interpreting business agreements. This authoritative panel will review fundamental but often overlooked skills essential to drafting contracts. The panel will explain how to draft contract provisions to reduce costs and risks for businesses.
Register for the webinar or find out more on Strafford’s website.
On March 10, 2021, attorney Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a virtual seminar on “Drafting More Effective and Flexible Contracts” for MCLE. The four-hour seminar will provide the competitive edge that all transactional attorneys need. Learn about best practices in drafting and negotiating processes, key terms and conditions, and common pitfalls. Hear what clients expect from outside counsel during negotiations and in codifying deals. Learn how to make the most effective use of current technologies. Hear the faculty explain tried-and-true techniques to remove impasses and discuss the ins-and-outs—from the initial email to final executable—using practical, modern-world examples and critical analysis. In a competitive, increasingly digitized environment with limited resources, the lawyer who efficiently strikes an effective balance between achieving the right level of contractual protection and negotiating to reflect their clients’ risk-tolerance is most likely to be repeatedly engaged. Bring your questions!
On April 27, 2019, attorney and former economist Alisha R. Bloom, Esq. will present a workshop titled “Econ 101 of E-book Pricing” at the New England Chapter of the Romance Writers of America’s 2019 conference. The workshop applies basic economic concepts to e-books in an easy-to-understand lesson that can help authors choose pricing strategies. Topics to be discussed include consumer demand and how changes in price affect demand; the ways e-books are different from experiences and tangible products; and how psychology may influence pricing decisions. Attendees will leave with pricing strategy ideas they can tailor to their individual circumstances and goals.
Register for the conference or find out more on NECRWA’s website.
On March 7, 2019, attorney and mediation professor Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a seminar on “Drafting More Effective Contracts” at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston. The three-hour seminar will provide the competitive edge that all transactional attorneys need. Learn about best practices in drafting and negotiating processes, key terms and conditions, and common pitfalls. Hear what clients expect from outside counsel during negotiations and in codifying deals. Learn how to make the most effective use of current technologies. Hear the faculty explain tried-and-true techniques to remove impasses and discuss the ins-and-outs—from the initial email to final executable—using practical, modern-world examples and critical analysis. In a competitive, increasingly digitized environment with limited resources, the lawyer who efficiently strikes an effective balance between achieving the right level of contractual protection and negotiating to reflect their clients’ risk-tolerance is most likely to be repeatedly engaged. Bring your questions!
Register for the seminar or find out more on MCLE’s website.
On July 20, 2018, attorney and former economist Alisha R. Bloom will present a workshop at the Romance Writers of America’s national conference titled “Econ 101 of E-book Pricing.” The workshop applies basic economic concepts to e-books in an easy-to-understand lesson that can help authors choose pricing strategies. Topics to be discussed include consumer demand and how changes in price affect demand; the ways e-books are different from experiences and tangible products; and how psychology may influence pricing decisions. Attendees will leave with pricing strategy ideas they can tailor to their individual circumstances and goals.
Register for the conference or find out more on RWA’s website.
On June 13, 2018, technology lawyer Alisha R. Bloom will co-present a workshop at the Boston Bar Association titled “Negotiating Software Licenses.” The workshop is co-sponsored by the BBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section and Internet & Technology Law Committee.
Hear from two seasoned negotiators who will share their tips and pitfalls for negotiating software licenses. This session will cover key provisions in license agreements, “industry standard” terms, partnering with tech and business colleagues, and drafting customer-friendly forms. If you deal with technology contracts, but not every day, this session is for you.
More information about the workshop is available on the BBA’s website.
On Sunday, March 18, 2018, attorney and author Alisha R. Bloom, Esq. presented a well-received workshop titled “Negotiate Your Way to an HEA: Using Negotiation Archetypes to Intensify Your Novel’s Conflict” at the March chapter meeting of the New England Chapter of the Romance Writers of America.
The session uses basic negotiation theory and dispute resolution principles to create a framework for intensifying your novel’s conflict. Alisha starts off with an explanation of the six archetypal approaches to negotiation. Then the discussion shifts focus to the characters and situations where each of these approaches can be most effectively and realistically deployed. Last, specific examples from popular fiction illustrate how certain negotiating styles and combinations can prolong and heighten conflicts between your characters, while others can help bring about a satisfying resolution.
Alisha will reprise this workshop at NECRWA’s annual conference on Friday, April 27, 2018. The conference will be held in Burlington, Massachusetts at the Boston Marriott (Burlington) hotel. Find out more or register for the 2018 NECRWA conference on NECRWA’s website.