JESSICA W. CATLOW

Jessica is a lawyer experienced in representing both companies and executives regarding executive compensation issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and private equity financing. Jessica drafts and negotiates the compensation and equity arrangements for senior level executives. She assists companies in the drafting and structuring of deferred compensation arrangements, performance bonus plans, and equity compensation plans to comply with employment, corporate, tax, employee benefits, and securities laws. Jessica is also experienced in representing employers through all phases of litigation before federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in claims for violation of state and federal anti-discrimination and wage laws, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. She regularly advises employers regarding employment practices and policies. She was Awarded as a New York Super Lawyer: Rising Star - Employee Benefits.