Blank Rome partner Jason S. Kim will serve as a speaker for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (“ACC”) Drafting to Defense: Structuring Reps, Warranties, and Covenants to Avoid Disputes, taking place Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT, as part of the 2026 Contracts & Negotiations Master Class Series. Blank Rome is pleased to sponsor the Series.

About the Master Class Series

Today’s in‑house counsel are expected to do more than “review the contract.” They are risk strategists, deal accelerators, and the first line of defense when something goes sideways. This four‑part series follows up on the intro level 2025 Contracts & Negotiations Master Class Series. Providing “201” level guidance, this series is built for attorneys who already know the basics and want to level up—moving from issue‑spotting to shaping contracts that anticipate problems, align with business realities, and stand up under scrutiny.

Each session dives into a high‑impact contracting area where in‑house lawyers routinely face pressure, ambiguity, and evolving risk. The focus is practical, actionable, and grounded in the day‑to‑day realities of supporting a business.

About the Session

Representations, warranties, and covenants are primary sources of litigation because they allocate risk and define liability for breaches in commercial contracts. Litigation often arises from disputes over whether a statement was a factual representation (present) or a covenant (future promise), with issues typically involving inaccuracy, materiality, survival periods, and the limits of indemnification. In this session, presenters will look at the fundamental legal concepts behind representations, warranties, and covenants and cover common ways to minimize litigation risk.

Speakers:

  • Jason Kim, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
  • Jeffrey Reese, AVP, Deputy General Counsel, Vocate Education Solutions, Inc.

Other Master Class Series sessions include:

  • Allocating AI Risk – Negotiating AI Tool Terms and Conditions (June 30, 2026) with Blank Rome partners Sharon R. Klein and Alex C. Nisenbaum
  • From Contract to Claim: Ensuring Your Insurance Requirements Deliver Real Coverage (Sept 22, 2026) with Blank Rome partners Anna K. Milunas and Jeffrey L. Schulman
  • From Term Sheet to Contract: Navigating Real Estate Finance Agreements (Oct 28, 2026) (speakers TBA)

For more information or to register for Jason’s session, please visit the session webpage.

To register for or learn more about the entire series, please visit the main Master Class Series webpage.