Contracts: Read 'em and Don't Weep
Do you dread reviewing contracts? Are you unsure of their meaning? Are you worried that your review is inaccurate? This seminar aims to give you some tips and a methodology for approaching this daunting task. We will look at how contracts are constructed and provide you with and understanding of the legal and stylistic approaches to drafting to help you more accurately and confidently review and interpret contracts.
Sandra Malach, LLB, LLM, is an instructor in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation area at the Haskayne School of Business. Sandra teaches entrepreneurship and introductory and advanced business law at the undergraduate and MBA levels. Prior to becoming an instructor she was the counsel at the Venture Development Legal Clinic where she worked with MBA and law students in an interdisciplinary clinical environment to provide information to entrepreneurs. Sandra holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Calgary and a Masters of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall, York University, and has been a member of the Law Society of Alberta since 1987.
Rob Malach is a law instructor in the Business and Environment area at Haskayne School of Business. Prior to teaching at Haskayne, Rob spent 7 years as Associate Director Bar Admission Training where in addition to day to day course administration, he was involved in curriculum design and development, as well as the recruitment and training of volunteer faculty. Rob is presently the course coordinator and an instructor for BSEN 395 - Business Law for Strategic Decision Makers. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Saskatchewan, a diploma in Education, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall, York University.
