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Executive Transitions & Severance

Strategic Advocacy for Executives in Transition

At The Employment Law Solution, we represent executives navigating career transitions—whether you’re negotiating a severance package, exiting a leadership role, or preparing to join a new company. With our deep experience on the employer side, we bring unmatched insight to help you protect your interests and move forward with confidence.

We Advise Executives On:

  • Negotiating severance and separation agreements
  • Reviewing and revising employment contracts
  • Navigating non-competes, NDAs, and other restrictive covenants
  • Transition planning and communications

Why Executives Choose Us

  • We’ve negotiated from both sides of the table
  • We understand how employers think—and what they’ll agree to
  • We protect your reputation and future opportunities
  • We offer discreet, strategic, and business-minded counsel

Our Distinction

With our lean structure and attorneys who’ve worked in BigLaw, in-house legal departments, and HR, you get partner-level attention and real-world insight—not just legalese. We know how to advocate for executives without burning bridges.

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What our clients say about our work in this practice area

“I engaged the team at Employment Law Solutions following my separation from a former employer. Attorney Jamala McFadden of ELS managed my severance negotiations and provided exceptional counsel, guidance and support through the entire process. She was strategic in her approach, applied pressure when needed and tactfully maneuvered the negotiations on my behalf. Her efforts produced a better severance package than was originally offered by the company. I encourage anyone caught in a transition situation where they are not being treated fairly, with dignity and respect by a company to engage the services and support of Jamala and the ELS team.”

Director, Human Resources

“Jamala McFadden is a skilled, strategic negotiator with a keen understanding of what moves to make (and those to avoid) to get the best outcomes for her clients. Not only was she successful beyond my expectations, she was also supportive and empathetic of me as a human being going through a difficult situation. I cannot thank her enough for all of her work, strategy, support, and empathy throughout this process. I am so incredibly impressed by her. I will definitely be recommending her to friends and colleagues.”

C-level, Education Professional

“I’m very grateful for the severance negotiation services provided by ELS. Attorney Jamala McFadden was professional and consistently looked out for my best interest. She advised me every step of the way, enabling a favorable outcome. Had it not been for her calm demeanor and solid counsel, I would very likely have settled for far less than I deserved. Thank you ELS!”

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

“Jamala McFadden and her team were so supportive and thorough in their preparations for my severance negotiations. They made me feel like they understood and believed in me and my experience.  The results of their work with me met and exceeded my expectations. I would recommend Jamala and The Employment Law Solution team to anyone facing an employment transition.”

Senior Vice President, Financial Services

“Last year I found myself in a place where I needed professional and legal advice. Jamala McFadden provided me with both and there were times when she helped me maintain my ability to continue to go high no matter what – to remain true to the core of my own integrity and ethics. I thank her for that! She is awesome! Despite the circumstances, I’m grateful that our paths crossed. It was the right place in the life and at the right time.”

PhD, CEO, Education

“Working with The Employment Law Solution was such an enjoyable experience. She was incredibly responsive, answered all of my questions, and got me the best outcome I could ask for. I am so thankful for their kindness and effort that they showed me and I would be happy to work with them again if I needed their services! If you are in need of representation, I urge you to contact The Employment Law Solution. I cannot thank you enough!”

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