Contract Redlining Etiquette: How to leverage the power of redlines for faster and smarter contract negotiations. Paperback – February 15, 2022

Nada Alnajafi is a seasoned corporate attorney and this book is a practical and insightful guide for legal professionals and business leaders alike. With years of experience in contract management, Alnajafi offers readers a clear and concise approach to the often complex process of contract negotiation and redlining. Her expertise shines through in this book, as she skillfully balances technical legal concepts with real-world application, making it accessible to both lawyers and non-lawyers who are involved in contract review and negotiation. Alnajafi’s ability to simplify the intricacies of contract redlining and her emphasis on maintaining professionalism and efficiency during the process make her a standout voice in the legal field.Contract Redlining Etiquette serves as an essential resource for anyone engaged in the contract negotiation process, whether in-house counsel, external advisors, or business stakeholders. Alnajafi’s book not only provides practical tips on how to effectively redline contracts but also emphasizes the importance of clear communication, mutual respect, and collaboration between parties. Her focus on the ethical and strategic aspects of contract redlining sets this book apart from others, offering a fresh perspective that is both timely and necessary in today’s fast-paced legal environment. Through a combination of case studies, best practices, and Alnajafi’s personal experiences, the book equips readers with the tools to navigate the redlining process with confidence and skill.

I wish I had this book as a resource when I first started drafting contracts -- lots of wisdom in here for lawyers who want to get better at drafting and negotiating contracts. Easy to read, well put together book.

Nada's expertise with contracts is amazingly vast, and this book is living proof of that.I have been attending the Contract Nerds webinars since I was in law school, and I also read Contract Redlining Etiquette while I was still in school. As an aspiring in-house counsel, this book has been a tremendous asset in helping me develop the skills and relationships to set myself up for going in-house.I highly encourage all current and future in-house counsel, as well as any other contracts professionals, to read this book ASAP! You will not be disappointed, and your redlining skills will grow immensely!

Nada teaches you simple, actionable techniques to improve how you work with contracts. You’ll become better at negotiating contracts, getting what you want, and improving collaboration. Required reading for anybody who works with contracts!

Contract Redlining Etiquette proved to be an informative and valuable resource in my own quest to learn more about contracts and their composition. Though not directly addressing the drafting process, Nada Alnajafi, on the other hand, offers deep insight into a complementary technique for which a mutually beneficial and acceptable contract can be achieved in a more timely fashion. Redlining as she describes it, can help both parties quickly identify the terms and conditions needed in a contract to arrive at a final agreement. After reading through her work, I have found myself incorporating her redlining approach into my own contract edits and revisions. I am thankful for Nada sharing her experience with contracts in this easy-to-read guide to better contracting.

good bite size contents to get anyone started on their contracting careers. I recommend this book to all beginners. 4 stars!!!

Do you ever have that moment when you read a book and smile to yourself because you agree with everything the author has written?I had that moment when I was reading Contract Redlining Etiquette by Nada Alnajafi.What is this book about?It is, from beginning to end, a set of specific tips for contracting professionals. From the very first pages, Nada gives the reader clear and simple advice on how to:- add comments to contracts;- use 'silent redlines';- communicate with our counterparts;- prepare for and negotiate during meetings;- use internal redlines;- redraft a contract;- use track change mode; and how to finalise a contract.It can be said that the book describes the entire process of redlining and negotiating of a contract.I am a contract lawyer myself and have been drafting, redlining and negotiating contracts for 14 years. As an experienced contract lawyer, I highly recommend this book to anyone who:- is starting to work with contracts,- has experience but still sees shortcomings in their process of working with redlining and negotiating contracts.Is this book just for lawyers? Absolutely not! Working with contracts also involves procurement professionals and people in other parts of the organisation who are involved in the contract negotiation process.If you are a very experienced lawyer who has been working with contracts for a long time, much of the advice in the book may seem obvious and straightforward. This is true: the author does not complicate the subject, but gives specific advice that makes sense.Perhaps some lawyers will think: I could write a book with similar tips. Perhaps. But it was Nada Alnajafi Alnafafi who did it first!

Nada's book Contract Redlining Etiquette is a great guide that I'll continue to reference! I've been a fan of her Contract Nerds blog, even though I'm not a lawyer my role as head of finance has me dealing with lots of contracts. The more of the negotiation I can do myself the less we have to pay a lawyer for.Although I have almost 5 years of working with contracts I still learned a lot, most importantly how to speed up the negotiations through clear formatting and following "redlining etiquette". Quick and easy to implement I have already started incorporating the learnings!