Brenda Barrett will present, “Striking the Balance: Mastering Vendor Contracts to Protect and Propel Your Credit Union Client,” at the America’s Credit Unions Attorneys Conference 2026 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vendor relationships are critical to the success and resilience of credit unions, but negotiating the right contract terms is essential to mitigate risk and ensure value. This session will equip legal counsel with practical strategies for negotiating key clauses in vendor contracts. Through real-world examples of key contractual provisions and effective negotiation techniques, attendees will learn how to protect their client’s interests and maintain strong vendor partnerships. Topics to be covered include setting clear performance measures and monitoring obligations, incorporating appropriate data privacy and security standards, effectively negotiating limitation of liability provisions, developing the right exit strategies, and addressing the appropriate roles of board and senior management in contract negotiation, approval and ongoing vendor management.
For more information, visit the conference website.