Webinar
Letters of Intent are widely used in business transactions to outline preliminary terms before a formal agreement is signed. But when does a Letter of Intent become legally binding, and how can attorneys protect their clients from unintended obligations?
In this one-hour CLE webinar, Jeff Brown and Eileen Duffy Robinett will walk through the legal framework, drafting strategies, and case law that shape how Letters of Intent are interpreted and enforced. Drawing from real examples and practical experience, the presenters will explain how to structure LOIs to reflect the parties’ true intentions and avoid costly disputes.
October 21, 2025
12:00 PM CT
If you are interested in receiving CA, IL, MO, NY, or TX CLE credit for watching the recorded presentation, you must register for the program by clicking here.
Topics will include:
- What makes a Letter of Intent binding or nonbinding
- Key phrases and structural elements to include or avoid
- The role of attorney involvement in early-stage agreements
- How courts evaluate conduct and enforce negotiation duties
- Remedies available when good faith negotiation fails
This session is ideal for transactional attorneys, in-house counsel, and anyone involved in drafting or reviewing preliminary deal documents.
CLE
The live presentation of this webinar was approved for 1.0 hour of general CLE credit in California, Illinois, and Texas; 1.2 hours of general CLE credit in Missouri; and 1.0 hour of professional practice CLE credit in New York. Please visit the CLE Overview page to see how the CLE credit for this recorded webinar can be applied in CA, IL, MO, NY, & TX.
If you are interested in receiving CA, IL, MO, NY, or TX CLE credit for watching the recorded presentation, you must register for the program by clicking here.
Participants will only be emailed a Certificate of Attendance if the webinar is viewed in its entirety. If you were unable to view the webinar in its entirety, please contact webinarinquiries@thompsoncoburn.com to see if you are eligible to receive partial credit.
If you do not receive your Certificate of Completion, please e-mail webinarinquiries@thompsoncoburn.com.
Presenters:
Jeff Brown
Eileen Duffy Robinett
