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- Participation: On-Demand
- Duration: 60 Minutes
CLE Credits
- Credits: 1
- Credit Type: General (See State Credit Info above)
- Topic: Professionalism
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- Price: $39
- Instructor: Dieter Clauss
On-Demand
1 CLE Credit
1 CLE Credit
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M&A deals move fast—and even the most skilled attorneys face significant exposure along the way. Drawing on real-world claims data, Dieter Clauss examines where malpractice risks most often arise in complex transactions and delivers practical, actionable strategies to help lawyers reduce liability and protect themselves throughout every stage of a deal.
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Meet Dieter
Legal Risk & Professional Liability Expert
Dieter Clauss is Vice President of Clauss & Co., Inc., where he leads the professional liability program for Lawyers Insurance Group. He specializes in advising law firms and attorneys on risk management, professional responsibility, and malpractice coverage, helping legal professionals safeguard their practices while meeting client and ethical obligations. Before joining Clauss, he worked in commercial underwriting at RT Specialty, building a strong foundation in insurance and risk analysis. A graduate of Cazenovia College and Villanova’s School of Business, Dieter combines industry expertise with a passion for supporting the legal profession through proactive solutions and education.
Education
- Cazenovia University, BS, Business Management
- Villanova School of Business, MBA
Organization
- Clauss & Co, Inc.
- Buffalo, NY
- www.lawyersinsurer.com
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Learning Objectives
- Identify M&A Liability Risks
- Recognize Common Drafting Errors
- Strengthen Due Diligence Practices
- Improve Deal Communication Protocols
- Apply Effective Risk Controls
- Evaluate Indemnification Provisions
- Understand Transactional Insurance Coverage
- Implement Defensible M&A Procedures
By the end of this Continuing Legal Education course, participants will earn 1.0 MCLE credits and possess a deeper understanding of how professional liability risks arise in M&A transactions. Attendees will gain the tools to identify exposure points, strengthen due diligence, improve documentation and communication, and apply effective strategies to mitigate malpractice risks.
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