Business & Securities Law

4.2

Preparing a Business for Sale or Financing: Attorneys' Role

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
OnDemand
1 hours 29 minutes
Isaiah Cooper
With Isaiah D. Cooper from Cooper Law LLC
Recorded December 19, 2024.
Product ID 99540

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Overview

A Quick Summary of Records Review, Market Analysis, and Deal Roadmapping

Help your business clients grow and prepare them for smooth and successful transactions! In this legal course, experienced attorney deal-makers outline the first steps of preparing a business for sale or financing. Clean up old records, prevent legal and compliance pitfalls, and map the way forward. Learn how to create the most attractive overall view of the business to attract the best buyers, lenders, or investors - register today!

  • Maximize the value of the business with simple yet effective tactics.
  • Make sure the negotiations start off on the right foot.
  • Ensure all the internal documents are in order for swift and cloudless due diligence.
  • Scour for potential legal and compliance pitfalls that can derail the process.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Goal Setting
  2. Tips for Preparing Business Financials for Valuation
  3. Reviewing and Organizing Internal Records and Compliance Docs
  4. Due Diligence Preparation and Initial Agreements
  5. Spotting Potential Legal Issues
  6. AI-Assisted Market and Potential Buyer Analysis
  7. Ensuring Business Continuity

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Product ID 99540

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1.5: This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 1.50 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1.5: This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 1.50 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.

Arizona CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1.5: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.50 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1.5: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.50 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.

California CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 1.5: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 1.5: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 2: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 2.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 2: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 2.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1.5: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 1.50 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1.5: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 1.50 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.50 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 1.50 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 1.50 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.50 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.50 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Kentucky CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits

OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Maine CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1.5: Approved for up to 1.50 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1.5: Approved for up to 1.50 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.8: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 1.80 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.8: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 1.80 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Montana Commission of CLE.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Montana Commission of CLE.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1.5: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 1.50 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1.5: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 1.50 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 1.50 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 1.50 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1.5: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1.5: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
  • 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 1.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.50 credit hours that can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 1.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.50 credit hours that can be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 2: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 2.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 2: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 2.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.50 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Vermont CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.

Washington CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1.5: This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.50 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 1.5: This program may qualify for up to 1.50 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.50 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.8: This program may qualify for up to 1.80 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.8: This program may qualify for up to 1.80 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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  1. Preparing a Business for Sale or Financing: Attorneys' Role

    1. Goal Setting
    2. Tips for Preparing Business Financials for Valuation
    3. Reviewing and Organizing Internal Records and Compliance Docs
    4. Due Diligence Preparation and Initial Agreements
    5. Spotting Potential Legal Issues
    6. AI-Assisted Market and Potential Buyer Analysis
    7. Ensuring Business Continuity

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is designed for attorneys. Accountants, directors, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Isaiah D Cooper
Isaiah D.
Cooper
Cooper Law LLC
Speaker bio
Isaiah D Cooper

Isaiah D. Cooper

Cooper Law LLC
Isaiah Cooper

is a business attorney and the founder and principal of Cooper Law LLC in New Haven, Connecticut. Cooper Law LLC's clients include businesses and entrepreneurs looking to buy or sell a business or business assets, develop new technologies, provide consulting and other services, and produce films and/or other content. He has helped clients with the acquisition and the sale of companies or assets, raising funds either through the private placement of stock or other equities or borrowing transactions; and with drafting and negotiating agreements with or among business owners, suppliers, distributors, consultants and employees. Mr. Cooper has represented clients that produce and distribute software, medical technologies, educational technologies, films (including feature films and documentaries), TV programming, music, professional services (attorneys, architects, doctors, psychologists, etc.), as well as banks and other lenders, venture capital funds, and angel investors. He began his law career as a tax associate at a New York firm. After moving to Connecticut, Mr. Cooper worked in New Haven at Withers Bergman LLP in Hartford; McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter; and in Wilton at Gregory and Adams, P.C.; before founding Cooper Law LLC. He earned his B.F.A. degree, summa cum laude, from SUNY at Buffalo; his Master of Music degree from Youngstown State University; and his J.D. degree from New York University. Mr. Cooper is admitted to the bar in New York and Connecticut.

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