Capital Raises & Shareholder Litigation: Two Sides of the Same Coin

When a company of any size raises capital, they must strike a perfect balance by simultaneously protecting themselves while enticing the investor(s) to put in their capital. A securities attorney, like the company, must balance their duty to protect their client in case of litigation while taking care not to have the deal die by over-lawyering. This program is taught by attorneys experienced on both sides. Todd Kulkin handles the transactional side and Christopher Warren handles shareholder litigation. Together, they will give attorneys the tools and provide practical advice using their experience in the boardroom and courtroom respectively as to how to master this balancing act.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify some of the tools used in capital raises and shareholder litigation
2. Discuss the key investor issues that end up in court
3. Navigate the flow of capital raises and shareholder litigation
4. Avoid pitfalls in representing your client (investor or investment)
5. Spot potentially dangerous issues before they become the subject of litigation