Negotiating and Drafting Employment Agreements : Leading Lawyers on Constructing Effective Employment Contracts

Negotiating and Drafting Employment Agreements provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on developing clear, flexible, and enforceable agreements to protect employers in today's marketplace. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through trends in employment law and identify the key elements of effective agreements. These top lawyers offer specific advice on staying up-to-date on regulations and court decisions, mitigating risk through agreements, and settling disputes through arbitration. From listing the essential clauses in agreements to utilizing specific language in contracts, these experts stress the importance of drafting agreements that protect employer trade secrets and prevent potential employment law disputes. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-changing legal field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters include:

1. An Nguyen Ruda and Matthew S. Kenefick, Partners, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP—“Ensuring Employment Agreements are Enforceable in an Effort to Provide Employers with the Most Protection”
2. John Park, Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP—“Employment Agreements Require Flexibility and Specificity”
3. Christopher E. Parker, Member, Miller & Martin PLLC—“Drafting Employment Agreements that Secure Talent and Maintain Flexibility to Mitigate Bad Employment Relationships”
4. Douglas E. Gerhardt, Member, Harris Beach PLLC—“Strategies for Negotiating and Drafting Employment Contracts”
5. John F. Hyland, Partner, Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP—“Drafting Practical & Enforceable Employment Agreements: The Process and the Substance”
6. Joseph T. Ortiz, Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP—“Trends, Developments, and Best Practices Relevant to Drafting Employment Agreements”

Appendix: Sample Employment Agreement Provisions