Blank Rome partners Steven A. Shoumer and Jason S. Kim will serve as speakers for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (“ACC”) From Term Sheet to Contract—Navigating Real Estate Finance Agreements, taking place Wednesday, October 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
The handshake deal is done. Now comes the paperwork, and that’s where the real risk lives.
Real estate finance agreements touch more of the business than many in-house teams expect, from acquisitions and refinancings to leasing space in a financed building. This program will follow a deal from term sheet to closing, showing how early business terms turn into binding obligations and where lender-friendly provisions can catch you off guard. Speakers will provide a practical framework for reviewing these agreements, spotting issues early, and knowing when to call in specialists.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Jason Kim, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Steve Shoumer, Partner, Real Estate, Blank Rome LLP
Other Master Class Series sessions include:
- Drafting to Defense: Structuring Reps, Warranties, and Covenants to Avoid Disputes (May 28, 2026) with Blank Rome partner Jason S. Kim
- 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 (September 22, 2026) with Blank Rome partners Steven A. Shoumer and Jason S. Kim
For more information or to register for this session, please visit the session webpage.
To learn more about the entire series, please visit the main Master Class Series webpage.