Alexandra Jacobs and Rachel Welsh to Present at ACC’s Contracts & Commercial Law CLE
July 30
On July 30, 2025, Alexandra Jacobs and Rachel Welsh will be presenting with Sarah Sigurdson, Managing Counsel at Carfax, at Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia’s Contracts & Commercial Law CLE webinar. Their presentation titled, “Mitigating Legal Risk When Contracting with Pro Se Parties: Preventive Strategies, Ethical Considerations, and Dispute Avoidance” will discuss:
- Proactive strategies for engaging with pro se (self-represented) parties in a way that reduces the risk of future litigation
- How to identify and address potential legal pitfalls early in the negotiation and drafting stages
- Common areas where misunderstandings with unrepresented parties can escalate into disputes and offer practical tools for enhancing clarity, fairness, and enforceability
- Communication techniques and documentation practices that support both compliance and conflict avoidance