Increase Your Impact with In-House MBA: Practical Business Training for Lawyers
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Jen Randolph Reise
Head of Business and Cannabis Law,
North Star Law Group
Jen Randolph Reise is an attorney and entrepreneur. As the Head of Business and Cannabis Law at North Star Law Group, she advises business owners on formation, capital raising, and other corporate issues, especially (but not exclusively) in the legal cannabis industry. She is passionate about helping founders manage risk proactively and maintain control while raising the capital they need.
After graduating law school summa cum laude in 2007, she was in private practice at a large Minneapolis firm for six years and spent four years in-house as securities and corporate governance counsel at a public company. She then served as a Visiting Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law for three years, where she taught doctrinal business law courses with an emphasis on transactional law and business skills.
Jen is also an entrepreneur. She launched Sandwich Smarter, which empowers Americans caught in the âcaregiving sandwichâ raising their teenagers and caring for aging parents with DIY legal forms, resources and community. At North Star, she is building on that experience to create efficient, consumer-facing solutions for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Licenses and Bar Admissions
- Minnesota (2007)
Education
- B.A., St. Olaf College
- J.D., Hamline University School of Law (2007), summa cum laude
- Mini-MBA for Lawyers, by Association of Corporate Counsel and Boston University (2017)
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You can watch the videos in any sequence and revisit workbooks when your time and priorities allow. Purchasing the In-House MBA course will give you lifetime access to all materials, including future updates and additions.
In-House MBA is a comprehensive training program designed specifically for lawyers navigating the dynamic world of corporate law. Our practical courses equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as in-house counsel.
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Jen Randolph Reise is an attorney and entrepreneur. As the Head of Business and Cannabis Law at North Star Law Group, she advises business owners on formation, capital raising, and other corporate issues, especially (but not exclusively) in the legal cannabis industry. She is passionate about helping founders manage risk proactively and maintain control while raising the capital they need.
After graduating law school summa cum laude in 2007, she was in private practice at a large Minneapolis firm for six years and spent four years in-house as securities and corporate governance counsel at a public company. She then served as a Visiting Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law for three years, where she taught doctrinal business law courses with an emphasis on transactional law and business skills.
Jen is also an entrepreneur. She launched Sandwich Smarter, which empowers Americans caught in the âcaregiving sandwichâ raising their teenagers and caring for aging parents with DIY legal forms, resources and community. At North Star, she is building on that experience to create efficient, consumer-facing solutions for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Licenses and Bar Admissions
- Minnesota (2007)
Education
- B.A., St. Olaf College
- J.D., Hamline University School of Law (2007), summa cum laude
- Mini-MBA for Lawyers, by Association of Corporate Counsel and Boston University (2017)
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Course Curriculum
About this Course
- Welcome to the In-House MBA Course
- Connect with Your Instructor
Course Materials
- Supporting Materials (Full Workbook)
Module 1: Introduction
- Introduction Lesson
- BONUS: Legal and Sales (Webinar)
- BONUS: Trademark Licensing Agreement Basics (Contract Teardown)
Module 2: Advising Through M&A
- Advising Through M&A Lesson
- Worksheet: Due Diligence Starter Checklist
- Workbook: Post-Merger Worksheets
Module 3: Advising Through Change
- Advising Through Change Lesson
- Workbook: Advising Through Leadership Change
- Worksheet: Risk Mitigation Worksheet
- BONUS: Renegotiating the Right Way (Webinar)
Module 4: Understanding the Industry
- Understanding the Industry Lesson
- Workbook: Industry Insight Study Guide
- BONUS: Walmart's 10-K (Contract Teardown)
Module 5: Understanding the Business
- Understanding the Business Lesson
- Guide: Snapshot of other Departments
- Workbook: Acquiring Business Knowledge
- Workbook: Departmental Overview
- Worksheet: Risk Management and Compliance Log
- BONUS: Master Service Agreements (Contract Teardown)
- BONUS: Contracts: A Blueprint for Business (Ebook)
Module 6: Learning from Financial Statements
- Learning from Financial Statements Lesson
- Workbook: Business Essentials Snapshot
- Workbook: Financial Analysis Workbook
- Worksheet: Compliance Review Checklist
What You'll Learn
Module One: Understanding Business Strategy
Grasp the fundamentals of business operations and strategy.
Learn to align legal advice with business goals for maximum impact.
Enhance your ability to communicate effectively with business colleagues.
Module Two: Advising Through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Understand the importance of business knowledge in M&A transactions.
Master the role of in-house counsel in facilitating and executing deals.
Navigate the complexities of post-merger integration to ensure value realization.
Module Three: Managing Organizational Change
Lead through leadership transitions, business model pivots, and financial restructuring.
Develop skills to manage risk, resolve conflicts, and maintain corporate governance.
Support employee morale and rebuild trust during times of change.
Module Four: Acquiring Business Knowledge and Industry Basics
Gain insights into different business functions and industry-specific knowledge.
Learn the language of business to improve cross-department collaboration.
Understand key financial metrics and how to interpret financial statements.
Module Five: Understanding Other Roles in the Company
Comprehend the structure and functions of various departments.
Build effective cross-functional relationships.
Provide integrated legal and business advice to support company goals.
Module Six: Interacting with Financial Statements and SEC Reporting
Decode financial statements to assess company health and risks.
Understand SEC reporting requirements and ensure compliance.
Prevent insider trading and manage material nonpublic information.
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Jen Randolph Reise
Head of Business and Cannabis Law
Why Choose In-House MBA?
Tailored for In-House Counsel: Our program is uniquely crafted to address the challenges and responsibilities of in-house lawyers, providing insights and tools to enhance your effectiveness and career growth.
Expert-Led Modules: Led by Jen Randolph Reise, a seasoned in-house counsel and corporate governance expert, our modules combine real-world experience with practical advice, ensuring you gain valuable, actionable knowledge.
For attorneys who advise corporate leaders, âMy lawyer doesnât understand my businessâ is the worst kind of feedback.
If your team feels like you canât grasp company priorities, theyâll lock you out of meetings, ignore your counsel, and stall your career.
Thatâs why we created In-House MBA, a course that teaches business fundamentals and guides you through applying them to your particular context.
With every purchase, you will receive a free digital copy of our premium resource, The Litigation Management Toolkit.
The Toolkit includes a 37-page guide to the basics of litigation management, as well as forms and worksheets you can customize to your particular context.
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With every purchase, you will receive a free digital copy of our premium resource, The Litigation Management Toolkit.
The Toolkit includes a 37-page guide to the basics of litigation management, as well as forms and worksheets you can customize to your particular context.
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Contracting for Strategic Risk Management Webinar
Advising the company on risk management requires an understanding of the businessâs strategy. One companyâs concerns wonât always match anotherâs.
In this webinar, Jen Reise shared her strategy-adapting process from Module 5 of our In-House MBA course. The course is built around the idea that successful corporate counsel must understand the business to do their job well, and risk management is central to that.