Vendor agreements are critical in establishing the legal and operational framework between businesses and their service providers. Learn how to draft clear, effective vendor contracts, understand key provisions, and master negotiation tactics that benefit your clients. Hear the faculty discuss essential topics such as defining the scope of work, establishing payment terms, protecting intellectual property, managing liability and indemnity, and resolving disputes. The faculty emphasize strategies for balancing risk allocation and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. This new program not only highlights best practices in contract drafting but also offers practical insights into negotiation techniques that help ensure mutually beneficial agreements while safeguarding clients’ interests
Course Content
12:00 - 12:25 pm - Key Elements of Vendor AgreementsJohn F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
12:25 - 12:50 pm - Risk Management and Liability Considerations
John F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
12:50 - 1:15 pm - Intellectual Property and Ownership Issues
John F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
1:15 - 1:35 pm - Negotiation Strategies
John F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
1:35 - 1:50 pm - Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Considerations
John F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
1:50 - 2:00 pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
John F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Speaker(s)
ChairJohn F. Cohan, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
Faculty
Zane Fernandez, Esq.,
Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Boston
