Join HALB for an interactive Introduction to Finance Workshop\, designed to equip law students with the core financia l concepts that drive today’s business and legal decisions. Professional in structors will lead sessions covering the basics of finance\, including: -- The three basic financial statements and what they communicate -- Capital structure and the role of leverage -- The concept of EBITDA and why it matt ers -- A framework for valuation methodology -- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis -- Cost of capital\, WACC\, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (C APM) Following this foundation\, a roundtable discussion with young practit ioners in finance will bring these concepts to life. Panelists will share h ow they apply finance principles in evaluating companies\, structuring deal s\, and making investment decisions. This workshop offers a unique opportun ity to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world practice and gain insight s into the financial toolkit essential for careers in corporate\, private e quity\, venture capital\, and investment banking.
Lunch will be provi ded.
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