The tools to do technology contracts better, faster, and with more confidence

David Tollen, bestselling author of The Tech Contracts Handbook, explains contracts on a growing list of topics: A.I., the cloud, on-premise software, and more.

Want to train your team or yourself on IT contracts?

Tech Contracts Master Class™

Learn all the key clauses in agreements about AI, the cloud, on-premise software, and more.

Focused Topics

One-hour-plus courses on topics like AI contracts, warranties and indemnities, common mistakes, and more.

Enterprise Training

Live learning with David Tollen, on-demand programs at volume discounts, and/or customized training.

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Testimonials

"David's expertise and deep knowledge of tech contracts is unparalleled, and his training has had a transformative impact on our team's skills and capabilities. He has an exceptional ability to break down complex concepts into practical frameworks that our attorneys can readily apply in their day-to-day work. "

"Every tech lawyer should take this course. David has mastered the ability to deliver complex tech concepts in simple fashion."

“... Tollen’s Tech Contracts Handbook offers a comprehensive mix of plain-language guidance and tech licensing best practices. Tollen (writes) with an expert hand, born of his experience drafting and negotiating tech agreements in Silicon Valley’s virtual trenches.”

“An exceptionally helpful and concise book that should be on the desk of every lawyer who drafts licenses and contracts or wants to learn how…”

“Once again David Tollen has done the impossible ... taken one of best treatises on IP contracting and made it even better.”

I wanted to extend a huge thank you to David Tollen for delivering such an insightful and dynamic workshop at our recent summit …. The subject matter couldn’t have been more relevant, and David’s clear, engaging style made it a highlight of the event.

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