About the Course
Introduction
This CLE course will guide business counsel in drafting nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) before engaging in confidential business negotiations. The panel will examine key contract provisions and exclusions, common negotiation challenges, and best practices to minimize the risk of litigation for misappropriation of confidential information.
Description
Businesses considering a new product or service or entering into a joint venture with another party or company often use NDAs, also known as confidentiality agreements, to protect trade secrets, intellectual property, and other confidential information from misappropriation by the parties with whom they discuss their ideas.
NDAs protect the exchange of information, knowledge, or materials not publicly known or available and which have value by virtue of being kept secret. Failure to enter into an NDA at the start of business discussions may lead to litigation if one party develops a similar service or product following their access of information subject to the discussions.
Well-drafted confidentiality agreements outline the definition of confidential information, the parties with whom the data can be shared, the time frame the NDA governs, and various other critical terms. Business counsel must understand the latest drafting techniques and common challenges in negotiating terms to provide useful guidance to their clients.
Listen as our panel of experts outlines best practices for negotiating and drafting NDAs based on their extensive experiences with these types of agreements. The panel will examine provisions commonly included in the agreements, typical exclusions, and potential legal pitfalls facing businesses engaged in NDA contract negotiations.
Presented By
Mr. Dunn is a seasoned litigator and trusted client advisor with nearly 20 years of experience in all aspects of employment and labor law. He has achieved consistent success throughout his career before the courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration panels. Mr. Dunn is recognized for his ability to navigate complex, high-stakes employment disputes with excellent judgment and integrity, and for a client-centric and collaborative approach to achieving outstanding results. He has broad expertise as a fierce client advocate in matters involving discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, whistleblower protections, and more. Mr. Dunn also has a deep understanding of labor law and employee grievances.
Mr. Saeedi’s principal practice areas are labor and employment law and corporate litigation. He has represented governmental and private clients in workplace discrimination litigation, class action defense, policy formulation and litigation regarding employment agreements. In his corporate practice, Mr. Saeedi has represented directors, officers and shareholders in a wide range of corporate and securities-related disputes. He is a frequent speaker and writer on corporate and employment matters.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT
I. Principal provisions in NDAs
A. Definition of confidential information
B. Restrictions on use and disclosure of information
C. Exclusions to disclosure prohibitions
D. Return of confidential information
E. Enforcement and remedies
II. Best practices in negotiating NDAs
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What complex legal and business issues must counsel consider during NDA contract negotiations?
- What are the key provisions that should be included in NDAs?
- What are some best practices for resolving disputes arising during contract negotiations?
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