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The Art of Contract Negotiations: A Small Business Perspective
How can small businesses leverage contract negotiations to gain a strategic advantage, join us as we delve into "The Art of Contract Negotiations: A Small Business Perspective" and uncover the secrets to transforming contract discussions into a strategic edge.
Verity White recognised as a Fellow with World Commerce & Contracting
Join us in celebrating Verity White's remarkable journey, from legal novice to becoming a Fellow with World Commerce & Contracting. Her story is a testament to dedication, growth, and a commitment to excellence in Contract and Commercial Management
Verity White of Checklist Legal finalist for Innovator of the Year
Join us in the remarkable journey of Verity White, a finalist in the prestigious "Innovator of the Year" category at the Women in Law Awards 2023. Explore her dedication to innovation in the legal industry and how Checklist Legal is making a positive impact.
Upcoming Event Webinar: Unfair Contract Terms Changes: Are You Ready?
Are you ready for the upcoming Unfair Contract Terms Changes? Our upcoming webinar, 'Unfair Contract Terms Changes: Are You Ready?' on October 10, 2023, is your opportunity to gain essential insights.
Join Verity White, a leading force in contract design and automation, as she delves into the practical intricacies of these new laws and their implications on businesses of all sizes and industries.
Discover how to create contracts that not only comply with the latest regulations but also foster transparency and trust.
Do you have the right contracts in place for your business?
Contracts are more than legal documents; they're the foundation of business relationships.
Verity White introduces the concept of 'speed dating your contracts' to make them more approachable and effective.
Upcoming Event: Legaltech Confab - How I built a 10 minute chatbot
On Thursday 21st September 2023, Verity will join Fiona McLay, Principal Lawyer & Consultant at McLay Legal and author of the Tech Enabled Lawyer to discuss “How I built a 10 minute chatbot”. Hosted by Centre for Legal Innovation.
Verity will discuss her experience in building an AI chatbot called Magenta, a tool she uses to show clients how to improve their contracts. You'll be taken through a step by step breakdown of how this was done and how you can do it too!
Why do business owners need contracts?
Contracts are super important for business owners because they bring clarity, trust, and protection, making the entrepreneurial journey successful and secure.
Legal Design VS Contract Design Our founder Verity on Legal Creatives Podcast
Discover the secrets to creating contracts that clients absolutely love with Verity's expert guidance and innovative approaches. From practical tips to real-life examples, Verity's mission is to transform contracts into powerful tools that not only protect your interests but also foster strong relationships.
Help! What to Do When You're Caught in a Business Dispute!
A Guide to Handling Business Disputes and Recovering Your Money.
8 Surprising Facts About Lawyers
Discover surprising facts about lawyers, including ethical obligations, specialisations, gender representation, education requirements, and the evolving nature of the legal profession.
Clause Play Episode 02: My Legal Service Conditions Old v New Walkthrough
In episode two of Clause Play Verity takes you through her own award winning Service Conditions and compares her 2020 and 2022 documents.
Lunch & Learn at The Commons South Yarra
How would you like to have a speed date with your business contracts? This month at The Commons South Yarra, Verity White is bringing her legal know-how to town for her members-only Lunch and Learn debut.
Legal Innovation & Tech Festival
Our Founder and Chief Contract Enthusiast Verity White has been working with the Legal Innovation & Tech Festival for many years now. Here are some of her Contract Design Presentations, Tips and Resources from Legal Tech Fest.
What I learned from 1-year full time in my own law firm
Highs and lows from a year of learning. It was a crisp October morning in 2021 when I entered my co-working space for the first time as a self-employed business owner. Sure, I had been ‘side hustling’ for a long time already. Writing blogs, speaking at conferences and then in April 2020, starting a side hobby law firm.
How to protect your business
When you first start up a company, it is exciting just to get started and make that first sale! You might make something or set up a service for a friend and just start selling it straightaway under your own name. Eventually, you might start thinking about getting a business name, a formal business number, and other kinds of company structures.
Member in the Spotlight interview with .au Domain Administration
Our founder and chief contract enthusiast Verity White was recently interviewed by .au Domain Administration about Checklist Legal and how she manages her online business.
World Sustainable Contracting Day 2022
Better contracts, better business, better society.
This month Checklist Legal founder Verity White will be speaking at World Commerce & Contracting event – World Sustainable Contracting Day 2022. This panel will discuss how design and simplification create empowering contracts.
100 ways to improve your contracts
Whether your contracts are B2B or for consumers; internal for employees or external for millions of customers, there are lots of ways and even more reasons to improve your contracts for speed, efficiency, values, and client centricity. Here’s my list of 100 ways you can improve your contracts.
IWD Event: World Commerce & Contracting - Panel discussion
Our Founder Verity White is excited to talk all things inclusion, equity, equality and empowerment with Lizzy Kuoth, Sally Guyer, and Bernadette Bulacan on the panel for WCC International Women’s Day Inspiring Women 2022.
Why bother getting B Corp certified?
Our journey to certification as a B Corporation and tips on where to start if you want to become a B-Corp.