Lisa Temple

Executive Summary: AI can accelerate contract drafting and markup, but speed does not equal strategy. Businesses relying on outdated templates or AI-generated redlines often create more friction, higher legal costs, and avoidable negotiation problems. A stronger approach is reviewing your contract templates proactively so they reflect today’s market realities. AI has changed how contracts move through the market. Not necessarily for the better. A year ago, businesses were sending clearly...

Exit readiness begins long before a letter of intent arrives. General counsel helps businesses preserve valuation by improving governance, strengthening contracts, addressing transferability concerns, and reducing diligence surprises that can delay or derail a sale.

Executive Summary: A contract negotiation is not just about legal language. It is also a practical test of the business relationship. If a company refuses reasonable revisions, dismisses legitimate protections, or insists on one-sided terms, that may be a sign to reassess the partnership before committing. Most people know they should read a contract before signing it. Fewer people believe they can push back. That hesitation can be expensive. Businesses often assume the contract in front of...