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When Your Executive Job Offer Is Rescinded, What Legal Remedies Do You Have?
This post was published in Ivy Exec on July 27, 2026. As a successful C-level or senior executive, you are often presented with new opportunities. When the right one comes along, you negotiate terms, accept the executive job offer, and give notice to your current employer. But what happens if, before you start or soon after […]
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How Startup Founder CEOs Can Protect Their Interests When Stepping Down to Executive Roles
This post was published in Ivy Exec on July 1, 2026. For founders in tech and life sciences startups, even those in other fields, success often brings an unexpected and uncomfortable moment: the realization that the very company you built may soon outgrow you as its CEO. When that happens, investors, board members, or strategic partners […]
Read moreIncreased Tax Savings Under the “New” Section 1202 on Sale of Your Pre-IPO Stock
This article was published in CEOWorld Magazine on May 27, 2026. For many C-suite and senior executives, one of the biggest motivations for joining a startup or emerging growth company is the opportunity to receive pre-IPO stock with the potential for extraordinary appreciation. The upside is further enhanced by provisions in the Section 1202 of the […]
Read moreNegotiating Your Corporate Relocation Package – A Guide for Senior Executives
This post was published in Ivy Exec on March 30, 2026. In today’s interconnected business landscape, accepting a senior leadership role often involves relocating – sometimes across the country or even globally, or at least a strong employer desire for you to relocate. While a new role can represent a powerful next step in your career, […]
Read moreConsidering a Chief Transformation Officer or Chief Innovation Officer Role? Read This Before You Sign
This article was published in CEOWorld Magazine on March 6, 2026. If you have achieved success with a cutting-edge product, service, method, or approach, it is only a matter of time before other companies take notice. You may be approached—flattered, even—by recruiters or executives who see you as the change agent they need. Often, this comes […]
Read moreServing on a Board of Directors: Legal and Career Considerations for Executives
This article was published in IvyExec on February 6, 2026. For many senior executives, serving on a board of directors is potentially a career milestone and a strategic and financial opportunity. Whether you’re a CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, or other C-level leader, being invited to join a board often signals that your expertise is valued at […]
Read moreProtecting Your Executive Compensation from Unfair Dealing by Your Employer
This article was published in IvyExec on January 5, 2026. Have you ever lost out on a bonus, commission, stock grant, or other compensation that you earned over time through skill, dedication, and leadership? Were you terminated just before a major equity vesting or a bonus milestone without cause or justification? Did it feel like your […]
Read moreHow to Protect Your Executive Equity as Your Company Goes Public
This article was published in IvyExec on October 21, 2025. If you’re considering an executive role at a private company planning to go public – or you’re already in one – it’s easy to assume a major payday is around the corner. But an IPO alone doesn’t guarantee a windfall. The true value of your […]
Read moreRevesting of Equity and Other Founder Executive Concerns When Your Company Is Acquired
This article was published in CEOWorld Magazine on September 28, 2025. For many founders, the acquisition of their company represents the long-awaited liquidity event. This is payday! Your investors are cashing out, the buyer is celebrating increased market share or synergies it was seeking. But what about you, the founder CEO, or co-founder CTO? Too often, […]
Read moreNegotiating Terms of Chief Legal Officer Employment Agreement
This post was published in CEO World on August 28, 2025. Are you an attorney in private practice or in the public sector or already in house for a company, and are considering or already received an offer to be Chief Legal Officer (CLO)? If so, this article was written for you. The Chief Legal […]
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