Contractual Review and Negotiations
Clear-eyed review of severance, retention, and restrictive covenant agreements — non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure — so you understand exactly what you are signing, and what it means for you.
Know what you are signing
The fine print in an employment agreement can shape your career and finances for years. A careful review makes sure there are no surprises.
Erika Deutsch Rotbart reviews and advises on severance and exit packages, executive employment and retention agreements, and restrictive covenants — non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure provisions. Drawing on more than three decades in employment law, she explains what each term really means, flags the risks, and identifies where there is room to negotiate.
Whether you are an executive weighing an offer and require a strong negotiator, or an employer drafting agreements that will hold up, she brings clarity and practical judgment to every clause.
The most important part of an agreement is often the part you did not notice — a careful review makes sure there are no surprises and you are guided every step of the way.
How a review works
Share the agreement
Send over the severance, employment, or restrictive-covenant agreement you would like reviewed, along with any questions or concerns.
Clause-by-clause review
A thorough read of the terms — compensation, restrictions, obligations, and risks — translated into plain, practical language.
Guidance & next steps
Clear advice on what the agreement means, where it can be improved, and how to approach any negotiation with confidence.
Clarity on the terms that matter
Executives and employers rely on Erika to cut through dense contract language and tell them what actually matters — plainly, practically, and with their interests front and center.
- Deep experience with severance, retention, and executive agreements
- Restrictive covenants — non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disclosure
- More than 30 years in employment and labor law
- Recognized by Super Lawyers (2009–2026) and rated 10.0 on Avvo
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Ready to resolve it?
A confidential conversation is the fastest way to see how a careful review can protect your interests.