On March 21, Davis Malm shareholder Tamsin Kaplan spoke to the Woman to Woman Group at New Directions, Inc. Tamsin shared with this group of high level executives and professionals the secrets of effectively negotiating employment agreements and severance agreements. In a two-hour presentation, she walked the group through the provisions of two model agreements and discussed dynamics, hidden agendas, tricks, and traps in negotiating each aspect.

The presentation focused on restrictive covenants, including non-compete provisions, diverse forms of compensation, and negotiation of severance terms at the outset of the employment relationship.

New Directions is an organization that assists accomplished professionals and people in business to create opportunities and make their next move within and beyond their careers.

For more information contact: Joanne Thorud; (617) 589-3894; jthorud@davismalm.com

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