20019 - Business Law A$AP: Legal Literacy for Founders and Business Leaders
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Course Overview
This is a practical, non-technical course designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business owners who need to understand the legal side of business-not as theory, but as a tool for making better decisions and avoiding costly mistakes.The focus is on real-world application, what participants can use
immediately in their businesses or careers.
What You'll Learn
The course is structured as six 2-hour sessions and covers:- Choosing the right business structure (LLC, C-Corp, etc.)
- Ownership, equity, and cap tables
- Contracts and how to actually read them
- Intellectual property and employment risk
- Working with investors and understanding deal terms
- Legal considerations in scaling and exit
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for individuals who need practical legal literacy to operate effectively in business, without becoming lawyers:- Entrepreneurs and Founders
- Individuals starting or scaling a business who want to avoid costly
- legal mistakes and make informed decisions from day one
- Small Business Owners
- Owners who are already operating and want to better understand contracts, risk, and how to protect what they've built.
- Professionals and Managers
- Those working in business roles (operations, finance, product,
- leadership) who interact with contracts, hiring decisions, or strategic initiatives
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Students
- Individuals considering launching a business who want a clear, practical understanding of the legal landscape before they begin
- Investors and Advisors
- Those evaluating businesses who want to better understand ownership structures, deal terms, and legal risk
- Individuals seeking detailed legal training or to practice law
- Those looking for highly technical, case-law-heavy legal education
Prerequisites
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UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This course is Tuition Remission eligible under Professional Development. For more information, visit the UNM Tuition Remission information page. To see UNM HR's Tuition Remission for eligibility and tax liabilities, click here
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