Negotiating Terms of Chief Legal Officer Employment Contract

 September 2025 edition

I hope this email finds you and your family in good health. We are now in our last weeks of summer, with vacations now over or ending, Labor Day and its cook-outs and other fun associated activities, all now past us, as we look forward to Autumn and a return to our usual routines. So, for most of us, the time for the beach and ocean swimming is now past, but still September is a great time for long walks, hikes and bike rides, and later this month, apple picking and the New England fall foliage season.

These are good times for Boston Red Sox fans with long win steaks in July and August, and a winning ball club anchored by a stellar starting pithing rotation of Garret Crochet, Bryan Bello and Lucas Giolito, with Garrett Whitlock and closer Aroldis Chapman. Thus, through Labor Day, the Sox are 15 games over .500 and would make the playoffs. I have been fortunate to attend a number of thrilling Red Sox victories these last two months including two walk-offs with he Sox sporting their walk-off greens. In close games, where Alex Cora calls for his closer, it has also been fun to see the entrance of Chapman into game when the Sox do a video tribute to the late Luis Tiant who passed away last October. Here is footage, with the title “Aroldis Chapman pays tribute to Luis Tiant and Celia Cruz upon entering the ballgame (Google translate from Spanish), credit to and posted by Yuni Sport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy7bJXjV8Q4

Meanwhile, the Patriots after going 2–1 in pre-season games, will have their first real test this Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders travel to Foxboro. With a new season springs new hope. After a 4–13 record last year, it would be stretch for the Patriots to reach .500 or to make the playoffs. But with new coach Mike Vrabel, a graduate of the Patriots Glory years, and returning offensive play caller Josh McDaniels who will no doubt aid the development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye chances for a better season seem enhanced. Plus, the Patriots used free agency and the draft to bolster the line of scrimmage, while adding key veterans including among receivers. So, fingers crossed for the opener Sunday and better season to follow.

As for Newsletter items, item #1 provides a link to an article of mine, published six days ago in CEOWORLD magazine designed for attorneys in private practice or in the public sector or already in house for a company, on key terms to seek and for which to negotiate if you are offered the position of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This newsletter also has links, in items #3 and #4, to two other earlier articles of mine, one published by the IVYEXEC career advancement site, on terms to seek in C-level and senior executive job offers, and the second published in CEOWORLD magazine, on using your “ace in the hole” in C-level executive contract negotiations, including job offers, severance and consulting contracts. There is also a special offer as item #5. I hope some of these items might be of benefit… and my best wishes to all for the rest of September!

1. Negotiating Terms of Chief Legal Officer Employment Contract

Are you an attorney in private practice or in the public sector? or are you already in house counsel for a company? and … are you now considering or already received an offer to be Chief Legal Officer (CLO) in your current company or a different company? The CLO role will likely be a big step-up for you to a role likely much bigger than the role you have had. The CLO plays a pivotal role in protecting the company and guiding it forward. My new article, published last Thursday in CEOWORLD magazine, discusses the elevated status of CLO over that of General Counsel or other in house roles and then goes on to discuss that and the key areas every CLO should consider including your negotiations over your executive agreement terms. Read the Article Here

2. Work with CEOs, C-Suite and Senior Executives, exclusively.

Robert Adelson is an attorney specialized in the representation of CEOs, C-level and senior executives. He no longer represents companies or employers. Learn about Robert Adelson’s work with CEOs, C-level and senior executives to advise on and improve job offers, employment contracts, stock, RSUs, options, bonuses and other executive compensation matters, plus advice and aid on issues of wrongful termination, severance, exit terms, retention, change of control, other executive issues and more … More Details Here

3. Key Terms to Negotiate in your next Executive Job Offer

Are you actively considering new CEO, C-level or senior executive position? Have you received a job offer? Are you now or will you shortly be negotiating the terms of your executive job offer or employment contract? My article published by IVYEXEC career advancement site, in October 2023. explores the key terms that are negotiable and the kinds of things to seek as you negotiate your next executive employment job offer. Read the Article Here

4. Using Your Ace in the Hole in Executive Contract Negotiations

Have you ever considered keeping and using an ace in the hole in your executive contract negotiations? My article published a year ago in late August 2024 by CEOWORLD magazine discusses just that: how keeping and using an ace in the hole can help you in negotiations over executive contacts, including job offers, employment agreements, separation agreements and contracts for consulting. Read the Article Here

5. 9/2025 Offer: Good until Sept, 30th

This 4-week value-packed offer, is as a way to get introduced to my law work: an Executive Employment Job Offer Law Diagnostic — this offer is good through 9/30/25. More Details Here

It’s always a pleasure to get back in touch with you and other clients, friends, and colleagues. I hope the links and information provided will be useful to you and that there will be an opportunity for me to work with you on legal matters in the near future.

Let’s keep in touch!

Best regards,

Rob

Robert Adelson

*Adelson & Associates, LLC
Executive Employment Attorney
101 Federal Street, 19th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 204–5601 Law Firm
(617) 204–5602 Direct
(617) 204–5604 Fax
Email: rob@attorneyadelson.com
Website: www.executiveemploymentattorney.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adelson-b8a1557/
Blog: https://robadelson.wordpress.com/
X: @AttorneyAdelson

Note on Adelson & Associates, LLC:* Robert A. Adelson is the Principal of Adelson & Associates, LLC. For fifteen (15) years, from October 2004 through December 2019, Robert Adelson practiced law and referred legal work to associates of his, trusted and experienced colleagues, as a partner of Engel & Schultz, LLP. In December 2019, the lead partners of the firm announced they would go into semi-retirement, go their separate ways, and the office lease would expire in January 2020. In response, Robert Adelson formed Adelson & Associates, LLC in December 2019 and commenced the new firm’s operations on January 1, 2020, with the new firm taking over, on that date and going forward, all current Robert Adelson clients, matters and operations, as well as all referral of legal work to associates of Robert Adelson. Since 1/1/2020, the firm’s offices have been and remain at 101 Federal Street, 19th Floor, across the street from the pre-2020 offices at One Federal Street, 21st Floor, in Boston’s Financial District.

What C-Suite Executives Should Know About Non-Compete Agreements

 

August 2025 edition

We are now well into summer. Hopefully, you and your family are taking some time to enjoy all of your favorite summer time activities. Whether you most enjoy cookouts, picnics, clambakes, time at the beach and seashore, or the lakes, swimming, sailing, biking, walking, hiking or out at the golf links, attending concerts, I hope you are getting out to enjoy summer weather.

Perhaps too, you’ve been able to spend one or more evenings taking in a ballgame live at Fenway Park or even seeing the AAA WooSox at cozy Polar Park on Worcester (as I did recently the WooSox lost, but great post-game fireworks!). In any case, I very much hope you and yours are enjoying summer fun.

Just a bit more on the parent ballclub back in Boston. I had the pleasure of seeing two of the Red Sox victories in the club’s July ten-game winning streak. This included seeing, with Don Goldberg, the Sox wild 5–4 win over the Rays that ended with Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run, walk-off home run in the 9th inning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqVoiNrD4f4 That homer soared way over our heads in LF, a rocket way over the Green Monster. That fabulous game ending very much reminded me of Manny Ramirez’s walkoff homer over the Angels in the 2007 ALDS, a great ballgame that I attended with Howard Levine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Jyvo5ubhc So far the Sox have continued to win since the All Star Break and have continued to hold down a wild card spot in the standings. Thus, for the first time in a while, the Red Sox were “buyers” at the recent MLB trade deadline. It was at first disappointing the Sox did not do more before the July 31st trading deadline, especially compared to the major moves made by other contending teams (some on WEEI graded GM Craig Breslow’s pickups of two pitchers as a combined C- ). But Breslow did not want to trade Jarren Duran or Trevor Story or another key contributor that might harm winning chemistry. That strategy seems to have paid off so far, as the Sox keep on winning. As part of the team’s weekend sweep of the AL West leading Astros, this past Friday night, with bro Steve Adelson, we saw yet another BoSox walk off win. With the Sox again wearing their “walkoff greens”, uber rookie Roman Anthony delivered a walkoff hit for a 10th inning won over Houston before the largest crowd of the 2025 season, thus far, , 36,811 packed into Fenway Park. https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/red-soxs-anthony-belts-single-to-deep-centre-for-first-career-walk-off-hit/ plus “Love that dirty water” Boston victory song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0SFuSikmw4 So, you can be sure I am looking forward to attending more Sox games this August and September…and maybe more beyond Gosh, it sure would be fun to again see October baseball return to the Fens. We shall see.

As for Newsletter items, two weeks ago, IVYEXEC, the career advancement website, published my article (and this newsletter provides a link to this article) on important things for C-level and senior executives to know about non-compete covenants. This newsletter also has links, in items #3 and #4, to two other earlier published articles of mine. The first article published in CEOWORLD magazine, discusses benefits, but also potential risks, of Board of Director service by C-level and senior executives. The other article published in IVYEXEC offers tips, structures and strategies in negotiations over various types of executive bonus compensation. There is also a special offer as item #5. I hope some of these items might be of benefit… and my best wishes to all for the rest of August!

1. What Every C-Level Executive Should Know About Non-Competes

Are you a CEO or other senior executive being asked to sign a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement or an NDA in connection with a new position? My article offers tells you important things you should know while offering you insights and techniques to surmount the perils such agreements could pose to your career. Read the Article Here

2. Work with CEOs, C-Suite and Senior Executives, exclusively.

Robert Adelson is an attorney specialized in the representation of CEOs, C-level and senior executives. He no longer represents companies or employers. Learn about Robert Adelson’s work with CEOs, C-level and senior executives to advise on and improve job offers, employment contracts, stock, RSUs, options, bonuses and other executive compensation matters, plus advice and aid on issues of wrongful termination, severance, exit terms, retention, change of control, other executive issues and more … More Details Here

3. Executive Service on Corporate Boards of Directors

Are you a CEO or other senior executive who has been offered the opportunity to serve on corporate Boards of Directors in your own company and another company? My article published by CEOWORLD magazine in 2019 but still relevant today, advises on benefits, compensation, potential liabilities and needed protections to put in place for Board service. Read the Article Here

4. Structuring Bonuses for Maximum Benefit in Executive Compensation

Are you negotiating or “re-visiting” your executive compensation package in your job offer or employment contract? My article published in December 2024 by IVYEXEC career advancement website, suggests the right mix and tips on the structuring of signup, guaranteed and performance bonuses based on your performance and that of the company, plus key terms in bonus determination and payout.. Read the Article Here

5. 8/2025 Offer: Good until August 29th

This 3-plus-week value-packed offer, is as a way to get introduced to my law work: : an Executive Compensation Law Diagnostic — this offer is good through 8/29/25. More Details Here

It’s always a pleasure to get back in touch with you and other clients, friends, and colleagues. I hope the links and information provided will be useful to you and that there will be an opportunity for me to work with you on legal matters in the near future.

Let’s keep in touch!

Best regards,

Rob

Robert Adelson, Executive Employment Attorney

*Adelson & Associates, LLC
101 Federal Street, 19th Floor Boston, MA 02110

(617) 204–5601 Law Firm
(617) 204–5602 Direct
(617) 204–5604 Fax
Email : rob@attorneyadelson.com
Website: www.executiveemploymentattorney.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adelson-b8a1557/
Blog: https://robadelson.wordpress.com/
X: @AttorneyAdelson

Note on Adelson & Associates, LLC: * Robert A. Adelson is the Principal of Adelson & Associates, LLC. For fifteen (15) years, from October 2004 through December 2019, Robert Adelson practiced law and referred legal work to associates of his, trusted and experienced colleagues, as a partner of Engel & Schultz, LLP. In December 2019, the lead partners of the firm announced they would go into semi-retirement, go their separate ways, and the office lease would expire in January 2020. In response, Robert Adelson formed Adelson & Associates, LLC in December 2019 and commenced the new firm’s operations on January 1, 2020, with the new firm taking over, on that date and going forward, all current Robert Adelson clients, matters and operations, as well as all referral of legal work to associates of Robert Adelson. Since 1/1/2020, the firm’s offices have been and remain at 101 Federal Street, 19th Floor, across the street from the pre-2020 offices at One Federal Street, 21st Floor, in Boston’s Financial District.

Non Compete Agreements

Restrictive Covenants

March 2025 Executive Employment Law Newsletter

I hope this email finds you and your family in good health.  We are now into March, with this executive employment law newsletter reaching you on March 4th, which date has a place in US history. On this date, on a cool mostly cloudy afternoon in Washington D.C. 92 years ago, March 4, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took the oath of office to become the 32nd U.S. President.  He told a nation, during some of the worst days of the Great Depression, that the “only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. With his courage, candor, intelligence, and indomitable spirit, he would go on to lead America through those hard days and then through World War II that would follow, as our nation’s longest serving President.  See link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khFwYWWF6Tc

Meanwhile winter continues.  For those like my wife who relishes her winter sports, I do hope there will be sufficient snow and ice this last month of winter.  For those like me who look forward to warmer weather, perhaps you will get a chance to sneak off for time in the sun in warmer places.

March madness will soon begin and to all with your brackets and betting favorites, and for those out there with alma maters in the NCAA Basketball Tournament  – all best of luck! For my two tournament-eligible alma maters, this has not been the best of years, but both still do nurse their slim NCAA Tournament chances. Boston University – with four Patriot League wins in its last five games, the Terriers will host Navy in a first round PL tournament game at the “Roof” this Thursday.  Northwestern, after recent 20-win seasons, has been well below that this season, near the bottom of the 18-team “Big Ten.”  However, with 3 recent Big Ten wins, the Wildcats may finish among the top 15 to at least compete in the Big Ten Conference Tournament, March 12-16 in Indianapolis. So, hoping both BU and NU can stay hot through their respective Conference Tournaments though both are long shots for the 2025 Big Dance.

Meanwhile in men’s college hockey, BU won the Beanpot 4-1 in an upset over BC at TD Garden on Feb. 10, but BC remains firmly no.1 atop the college ice hockey national rankings. Hockey East remains strong with five New England college teams ranked among the top ten in national polls. So perhaps we will see a rare all-Eastern final at the Frozen Four in St. Louis April 10 to 12. All the while, in our professional winter sports, the Bruins are struggling and the Celtics are having a solid season and we can hope both will make the playoffs with a decent playoff run for the Celtics beginning next month. The Celtics will be defending their NBA championship but competition will be stiff.

As for Newsletter items, last week, CEOWORLD magazine published an article of mine on FAQs – my answers to Frequently Asked Questions that I receive on executive compensation, executive equity and negotiations.  Further into this March Newsletter, items #3 and #4 are two older articles of mine, both published in IVYEXEC career advancement website,#3 published in 2022 on leveraging  your strengths in negotiating for key terms in executive retention packages, #4 published in 2023 on terms to negotiate for in your new job offer or employment contract as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or a Chief Information Officer (CIO). Item #5 is a special offer also on executive retention. As always,  I hope some of these items might be of interest and  benefit… and my best wishes to all for the rest of March!

1.       Answers to FAQs on Executive Compensation and Equity Packages

My article published a week ago, on Feb. 25, in CEOWORLD magazine, gives answers to a series of frequently asked questions over executive compensation, equity packages and negotiations.  These include when to seek and what to seek for a signing  bonus, how much to seek and how to structure your executive equity, what terms to seek for triggers and benefits in severance, plus my answers to other key questions C-level and senior executives have asked me… questions that you have as well. Read the Article Here

2.       Work with CEOs, C-Suite and Senior Executives, exclusively.

Robert Adelson is an attorney specialized in the representation of CEOs, C-level and senior executives. He no longer represents companies or employers.  Learn about Robert Adelson’s work with CEOs, C-level and senior executives to advise on and improve job offers, employment contracts, stock, RSUs, options, bonuses and other executive compensation matters, plus advice and aid on issues of wrongful termination, severance, exit terms, retention, change of control, other executive issues and more … More Details Here

3.         Executive Retention Packages – Terms and Negotiations

Do you have now, or Do you soon expect an attractive job offer to leave your CEO or senior executive position?  Is your company “in play”?  Are you nearing a funding milestone?  Are there other reasons why your company has dependence on you and strong desire for you not to leave now.  My article, published in 2022 by IVY EXEC career advancement website, discusses the negotiation and terms for retention agreements in those and other circumstances, where you, as the executive have leverage, and seek to realize important protections and benefits in connection with the company’s need to retain your services.  Read the Article Here

4.       Negotiating terms of Your CTO or CIO Job Offer

If you have a new job offer or employment contract as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a tech or life sciences company or another company involved with the internet or innovation economy, my February 2023  article published in IVYEXEC career advancement website,  advises on terms for authority, interface and support for your position, protection of your own ideas and inventions, compensation, equity and other essential terms to negotiate   Read the Article Here

5.      3/2025 Offer:  Good until March 31st  

This almost 4-weeks value-packed offer, is as a way to get introduced to my law work: Executive Employment Retention Law Diagnostic — this offer is good through 3/31/25.   More Details Here

It’s always a pleasure to get back in touch with you and other clients, friends, and colleagues.  I hope the links and information provided will be useful to you and that there will be an opportunity for me to work with you on legal matters in the near future. 

Let’s keep in touch! 

Best regards,

Rob

Robert Adelson

*Adelson & Associates, LLC
Executive Employment Attorney
101 Federal Street, 19th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 204-5601 Law Firm
(617) 204-5602 Direct
(617) 204-5604 Fax
E-mail :  rob@attorneyadelson.com
Blog:  https://robadelson.wordpress.com/
Twitter:  @AttorneyAdelson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-adelson-b8a1557/
Website: www.executiveemploymentattorney.com

Note on Adelson & Associates, LLC:
*As mentioned in bullet no. 2 of the January 2020 Business Law Newsletter, Robert A. Adelson is now the Principal of Adelson & Associates, LLC.  For fifteen (15) years, from October 2004 through December 2019, Robert Adelson practiced law and referred legal work to associates of his, trusted and experienced colleagues, as a partner of Engel & Schultz, LLP.  In December 2019, the lead partners of the firm announced they would go into semi-retirement, go their separate ways, and the office lease would expire in January 2020.  In response, Robert Adelson formed Adelson & Associates, LLC in December 2019 and commenced the new firm’s operations on January 1, 2020, with the new firm taking over, on that date and going forward, all current Robert Adelson clients, matters and operations, as well as all referral of legal work to associates of Robert Adelson.  The new firm’s offices, at 101 Federal Street, 19th Floor, are across the street from the prior offices at One Federal Street, 21st Floor, in Boston’s Financial District.

Impact of Titles on Your Executive Career — Negotiating Job Titles and More!

 On Thursday May 23, 2024, CEOWORLD magazine published an article I wrote titled, “Impact of Titles on Your Executive Career — Negotiating Job Titles and more!”

The new article is designed for C-level and senior executives and those executives who aspire to the C-suite. This article discusses how selecting and negotiating for the right job title can be important for your career, including how job titles can impact you professionally, in the following ways:

• Perceived Status and Influence: Your job title reflects your level of authority and influence, and can position you as a decision-maker and strategic leader.
• Career Trajectory and Succession Planning: Consistent, relevant titles will enhance your upward mobility, enhancing your chances for a future top role
• Market Perception and Recruitment: Job titles affect perception of your experience and expertise. Recruiters perform online searches for relevant job titles. The right job title may merit a deeper dive into your credentials.
• Executive Compensation and Equity: Titles often correlate with compensation packages. and enhanced equity opportunities.
• External Reputation and Networking: A prestigious title opens doors. This can include invites to industry events, panels and media coverage. This added visibility enhances your reputation and expands your network.

My article then moves on to recommend from past experience strategies to aid you in negotiations over job title and authority within the company.

While my focus in this article, is on your executive job title, at the end of the article, two other areas are also mentioned: executive consulting, and titles in contracts, where titles in those areas too have also been proven important to executives.

To see my full CEOWORLD magazine. article, go to LINK: https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/#google_vignette

Or on my website at https://www.executiveemploymentattorney.com/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/

This was my 46th article published in CEOWORLD since 2016. Previously, the editor advised that I can use “Featured in the CEOWORLD magazine” and the CEOWORLD “Logo” on my website and add CEOWORLD magazine in my LinkedIn profile’s “Experience Section” as an “Opinion Columnist.” and authority in the field.

On its own initiative, CEOWORLDmagazine created on their website a library of Robert Adelson published articles. You can peruse this library and/or read as many of my 46 published articles as you wish. See https://ceoworld.biz/author/robert-adelson/

With more than 12.4+ million-page views, CEOWORLD magazine is the world’s leading business magazine written strictly for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, senior management executives, business leaders, and high net worth individuals worldwide. https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceomagazine/

Tweeting or X-ing My New CEOWorld article on “Impact of Titles on Your Executive Career — Negotiating Job Titles and more!”

If you tweet or X and would like to tweet or X my article, here are my six (6) tweets to retweet one or more or to use in your own tweet or x –

5/23/24 article @ceoworld by @attorneyadelson for #CLevel #executives #VPs and other #Seniorexecutives and those aspiring for #CSuite #positions on the #Impact of #Titles on Your #ExecutiveCareer — #Negotiating #JobTitles and more! https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/ via @CEOWORLD magazine

5/23/24 article @ceoworld by @attorneyadelson for #CLevel and #Seniorexecutives and those aspiring for #CSuite on #Impact of your #JobTitle for #levelofauthority & #influence to #positionyou as a #decisionmaker & #strategicleader https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/ via @CEOWORLD magazine

5/23/24 article @ceoworld by @attorneyadelson for #CLevel #Seniorexecutives & those #aspiring for #CSuite on #Impact of #JobTitle on your #CareerTrajectory to #enhance your #upwardmobility & chances for your #succession to #toprole https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/ via @CEOWORLD magazine

5/23/24 article @ceoworld by @attorneyadelson for #CLevel #Seniorexecutives on #Impact of #JobTitle on #MarketPerception & #Recruiters who perform #onlinesearches for #relevantjobtitles to so merit #deeperdive into #yourcredentials https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/ via @CEOWORLD magazine

5/23/24 article @ceoworld by @attorneyadelson for #CLevel #Seniorexecutives on #Impact of #JobTitle for enhanced #ExecutiveCompensation & #Equity plus #openingdoors to #industryevents #panels #mediacoverage to build your #reputation https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/ via @CEOWORLD magazine

5/23/24 article @ceoworld by @attorneyadelson for #CLevel #Seniorexecutives on #Impact of #Title on Your #ExecutiveCareer including #changing #contracttitle from #separationandrelease to #transitionagreement prevented #disparagement https://ceoworld.biz/2024/05/23/impact-of-titles-on-your-executive-career-negotiating-job-titles-and-more/ via @CEOWORLD magazine

It is my hope this new article will bring greater awareness among C-level, VPs and other senior executives of the importance of titles and negotiating for the right title to enhance your career.

If you or any colleague of yours has a need in this area, please do reach out to me — rob@attorneyadelson.com or call 617–875–8665.

Starting an Executive Consulting Business During Your Transition

 Three weeks ago, on Thursday December 21, 2023, the executive career advancement website IvyExec published an article I wrote on “Starting an Executive Consulting Business during your Transition”.   

This article was designed for senior executives who have achieved a level of success and now find themselves in transition, that is, between executive positions, and might want to consider doing some consulting before accepting the next full-time job offer.

My article discusses the advantages that providing executive consulting services can offer to senior executives between positions, including the following:

• Adding to your knowledge, experience and skill set,
• Aiding and encouraging you to stay current in your field,
• Expanding deal flow for new CEO and senior executive positions and business opportunities,
• Lengthening your financial runway with money coming in so you don’t have to take the first position offered,
• Enhancing your bargaining position when you find a position you like.

The second part of my article offers three suggested steps to begin and develop a consultancy if you do want to give it a try.  The first of those steps discusses how low cost it is to begin consulting, and suggests formation of a protective and also efficient business entity for this purpose.

The article concludes with advice that retaining your consulting business can continue side by side with a new fulltime position once your transition is completed.   The suggestion I make to you is that if you do develop a consultancy you may want to keep it around to retain the business you created and to potentially return to it for future transitions and as a potential source for new opportunities you might consider to continue to advance your career.

To see my full article, go to LINK:   https://ivyexec.com/career-advice/2023/starting-an-executive-consulting-business-during-your-transition

or my website, go to LINK:   https://www.executiveemploymentattorney.com/starting-an-executive-consulting-business-during-your-transition/

IvyExec hosts articles and webinars from experts in the career, leadership, and business spaces who wish to share their knowledge with our audience. In April 2021, I was invited to write for IvyExec since it seeks original content on the topics of career development, leadership, and business strategy as it applies to senior-level and C-Suite professionals. IvyExec blog posts and webinars are shared with its community of more than 2 million members on its website, in its newsletter, and on its social media channels. https://www.ivyexec.com/career-advice/write-for-us/
IvyExec claims a “Community of 2.5M+ Leaders”.

See also – https://www.ivyexec.com/

It is my hope that this article will be helpful to senior executives who are in between full-time permanent positions and might want to giving consulting a try during that interim period.  If you or any colleague of yours has a need in this area, please do reach out to me, your executive employment lawyer, at 617-875-8665 or  rob@attorneyadelson.com.

Essential Employment Terms for Female Executives

Ten days ago, on Monday June 26, 2023, the executive career advancement website IvyExec published an article I wrote on “Essential Employment Terms for Female Executives”.

Despite significant advances in employment laws, gender inequality remains an area of both concern and controversy. Women continue to lag behind men, even at the CEO, C-suite and senior executive level, when it comes to executive compensation, opportunity for advancement, job status and equity sharing, to name just a few.

Many women still have to prove themselves as trail blazers for their gender in all-male executive management teams that still operate as the “old boys club” with a locker room mentality toward women.

This article discusses hurdles faced today by women with regard to

• Hiring — achieving equal pay, benefits and other key terms in hiring
• Change of Control — achieving equal treatment for contributions made that have brought about a successful exit and change of control for the company
• Harassment & Termination — Circumstances where despite their professional attitude and achievements, women are not judged on merit, but instead face gender-based workplace harassment, threatened and even actual employment termination.

In each instance this article discusses not only these circumstances but also actions for women CEOs and senior executives to take to protect their interests, obtain their proper rights and benefits, and continue their path of career advancement.

To see my full article, go to LINK: https://ivyexec.com/career-advice/2023/essential-employment-terms-for-female-executives

or my website at https://www.executiveemploymentattorney.com/essential-employment-terms-for-female-executives/

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It is the goal of this article and my work in this field to aid women CEOs and senior executives in facing these special challenges when they arise and overcoming these challenges while keeping their careers on the upward trajectory. If you or any colleague of yours has a need in this area, please do reach out to me at rob@attorneyadelson.com or call 617–875–8665.