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Essentials of Transactional Practice Bootcamp

by Transactional Skills Program at the University of Miami School of Law

The Essentials of Transactional Practice Bootcamp is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to equip legal professionals with the practical skills necessary for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Organized by the Transactional Skills Program at the University of Miami School of Law, this event is presented in partnership with the Corporate Counsel Committees of the Florida Bar and the Miami-Dade Bar Association, and is sponsored by SimpleDocs.

Participants will engage in interactive sessions covering key topics such as effective AI prompt structuring for legal tasks, understanding financial and insurance concepts relevant to legal practice, and mastering core contract clauses including representations, warranties, and indemnities. The bootcamp also features a keynote address by Laura Frederick, a leading expert on commercial contracts, who will share insights on avoiding common drafting pitfalls and building commercial judgment.

The event offers practical experiences through live negotiations, ethical discussions, and a closing session that consolidates key insights into actionable takeaways. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with peers, speakers, and mentors during a relaxed reception, fostering professional connections and collaborations.

This bootcamp is ideal for law firm attorneys, in-house counsel, contract managers, and law students seeking to enhance their transactional practice skills. By participating, attendees will gain confidence and competence in handling real-world contract scenarios, making them more effective and efficient in their legal roles.

Speakers(18)

Anthony Zolfo

Associate General Counsel at Apotex

Anthony Zolfo is the Associate General Counsel at Apotex.

Arya Attari Li

Assistant Vice President & Insurance and Claims Counsel at Lockton Companies

Arya Attari Li serves as Assistant Vice President & Insurance and Claims Counsel at Lockton Companies, specializing in insurance law.

Brad Jacob

Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Prevalon

Brad Jacob serves as Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Prevalon.

Emmanuelle Subar Litvinov

Partner at Florida Entrepreneur Law

Emmanuelle Subar Litvinov is a Partner at Florida Entrepreneur Law.

Esther Ponce de Leon

Principal Attorney at NextEra Energy

Esther Ponce de Leon is a Principal Attorney at NextEra Energy.

Giacomo Bossa

Partner at Barakat + Bossa

Giacomo Bossa is a Partner at Barakat + Bossa.

José A. Herrera Paez

Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

José A. Herrera Paez is a Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Karen Wishart

Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer at Urban One

Karen Wishart serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer at Urban One.

Krista Russell

Director, Legal – U.S. Supply Chain at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc.

Krista Russell is the Director of Legal for U.S. Supply Chain at Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc.

Laura Frederick

Founder & CEO at How to Contract

Laura Frederick is the Founder & CEO of How to Contract, a leading expert on commercial contracts with over 25 years of experience.

Event Details

Date
November 15, 2025
Location
🇺🇸 Miami, United States
Lakeside Village
Pricing
Free
Audience
Law firm attorneys, in-house counsel, contract managers, and law students.
CLE Credits
9 General CLE credits, including 1 Ethics and 1 Technology credit, approved by the Florida Bar.