How to Draft a Better Contract: Mistakes and Ambiguity Pitfalls of Poor Drafting
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About This Course
Contracts are a foundational part of civil law. Attorneys who understand contracts can better guide clients through the drafting process, protect their interests, and resolve disputes effectively. This course will provide an overview of contracts and what to consider when drafting contracts.
This program will review what a contract is and the important elements of a contract. Attendees will explore the Parole Evidence Rule and its effect on contracts. Attorneys will learn about different types of clauses and contracts, including implied contracts. Finally, this course discusses breaches of contract.
This program is appropriate for attorneys with any amount of experience who want a review of contracts. This course especially benefits attorneys who do not typically work with contracts but would like to learn more about the process.
Course Objectives:
- Review what a contract is and the elements of contracts.
- Evaluate how the Parole Evidence Rule affects the contract drafting process.
- Explore the types of clauses, contracts, and breaches of contract.
Course Time Schedule:
Eastern Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Central Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mountain Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pacific Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Alaska Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This course is also being presented on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
About the Presenters
Jane Cowles, Esq.
Jane Cowles Attorney, P.C.
Practice Area: Disability & Social Security (+3 other areas)
Jane Cowles has over 15 years experience working with entrepreneurs and businesses to plan and grow for the future.Her niche area is art and design. She has represented numerous artists to settle copyright disputes, set up licensing agreements, and negotiate with art galleries. She is...
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