CWE | HELP! Clinic – Contracts 101

In celebration of Women’s History Month and in the spirit of women helping other women succeed, CWE is hosting a series of “HELP! Clinics” throughout the month of March. These workshops are tailored to address common problems WBEs face or points of confusion when navigating the supplier diversity world.

This webinar will be led by representatives from Harvard Law School’s Transactional Law Clinic. They will provide a brief overview of general contract law, expand on common words and points of confusion in contracts, and describe frequent issues encountered in contracting. From subcontracting, to client contracts and more, they will teach us the basics so we can be better prepared as our businesses grow and we get more contracts!

About the clinic:

The Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School (“TLC”) is a clinical program of Harvard Law School and provides free or low cost legal services to a variety of Massachusetts clients. TLC is staffed by five Massachusetts licensed attorneys and Harvard Law School students. We provide legal services in a variety of transactional areas, including, business and non-profit formations; general business, corporate and non-profit legal advice; contract drafting, review and negotiation; commercial leasing; real estate; arts, entertainment and intellectual property matters, etc. You can find more information regarding TLC here: https://clinics.law.harvard.edu/tlc/. Prospective clients can apply for legal assistance from TLC by filling out an online intake form here: https://clinics.law.harvard.edu/tlc/for-clients/apply-for-services or phoning our intake line at 617-998-0101.

Who will be joining us:

• Noel Roycroft, Esq.
  • Attorney, Deputy Director and Clinical Instructor, Harvard Transactional Law Clinics
  • Noel Roycroft has been with TLC since 2018, and is currently the Deputy Director. Before coming to Harvard, Noel was an associate in the corporate department of Ropes & Gray, LLP and a member of the firm’s asset management group where she focused her practice on representing investment products, their boards, and managers in transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters. Noel was also previously a fellow and associate counsel with the national office of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Prior to gaining her law degree, Noel worked in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where she was Chief of Staff to a Committee Chair and State Representative. She holds a B.A and J.D. degree, as well as a graduate certificate in non-profit management.
• Jack LeGresley, LL.M. Candidate Class of 2022
  • Student Advocate, Harvard Transactional Law Clinics
  • Jack LeGresley is an LL.M. postgraduate law student in TLC this semester. After completing his first law degree at the University of Cambridge, he worked with the United Nations in Geneva, and has assisted some early-stage ventures in the MIT/Harvard community. He is interested in working in the emerging companies space in the US after completing his degree at Harvard.
• Amani Ahmed, J.D. Candidate Class of 2023
  • Student Advocate, Harvard Transactional Law Clinics
  • Amani Ahmed is a 2L student in TLC this semester. This summer, she will be interning as a Summer Associate at Covington and Burling LLP in New York. She is interested in working in technology transactions and emerging companies. Prior to law school, she graduated from Duke University and worked in the media industry.

Open to all WBEs!