Valuing Leadership: How Women Can Build a Stronger Negotiation Framework

For women at the executive level, compensation and promotion are about more than just financial rewards – they reflect an individual’s value to her organization, her contributions to its success and her readiness for greater responsibility. Today’s executives have access to a wealth of resources that outline market trends in compensation, including salary benchmarks, equity packages, benefits and workplace flexibility. Legal counsel, for instance, can ensure that employment negotiations include important terms such as severance, changeof-control provisions, and other contingencies that provide safeguards for the executive, while financial advisors can help evaluate the long-term value of equity and other benefits to ensure alignment with personal financial planning. By relying on data, leveraging trusted advisors, and presenting negotiations as a mutual investment, female executives can secure compensation packages that reflect their true value, while companies benefit from improved retention and a stronger, more inclusive culture. Also the firm’s Employment Advice, Counsel & Executive Disputes Chair, she advises management regarding employment and labor law issues, including state and federal employment acts, hiring, firing, discrimination, harassment and wage and hour compliance.