Robert A. Adelson, Esq.

Robert A. Adelson, Esq. is a corporate and tax attorney and principal of Adelson & Associates, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts. He represents CEOs and C-Level executives on various issues including employment terms, tax-favored equity, bonus and LTI compensation, change of control, retention, separation, wrongful termination, noncompete and restrictive covenants.

Robert A. Adelson, Esq. is an Executive Council member at the CEOWORLD magazine. You can follow him on LinkedIn, for more information, visit the author’s website CLICK HERE.

CEO Insider

From Founder-CEO to CTO or CSO: Key Protections in Succession Planning when you face the Founder’s Dilemma

CEO InsiderRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

Are you the founder or co-founder of a successful startup in tech, e-commerce, life science or other areas of the innovation economy? Chances are that at some point, you may become a victim of your own success. You may be asked and even pressured to let a “professional” CEO take...

CEO Advisory

Executive Service on Corporate Boards of Directors – Benefits, Liabilities and Compensation

CEO AdvisoryRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

Many CEOs and other high-ranking executives are regularly asked to serve on boards of directors. Indeed, the industry knowledge, business acumen and day-to-day management experience that C-level executives have make them perfect candidates to serve on a board, whether it be an outside board or the board of directors of...

CEO Advisory

Negotiating Your New CSO or CTO Employment Agreement

CEO AdvisoryRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

Congratulations! You have received a job offer as Chief Technology Officer or Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of a software, robotics, e-commerce or other technology-based company or a Chief Scientific Officer or Chief Medical Officer (CSO) of a biotechnology, medical device, healthcare or other life science company. You have worked hard,...

Education and Career

Essential Employment Contract Terms for Medical Device and Biotechnology Executives

Education and CareerRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

The medical device and biotechnology industries are fast growing and so is their demand for CEOs, C-suite and senior executives, with ever rising compensation being awarded to those in demand. If you are an executive in this industry or aspiring to become one, you should take care to review your...

Education and Career

Negotiating The Right Executive Compensation Package For Yourself

Education and CareerRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

When you negotiate your executive compensation package, you should seek to accomplish several important and distinct goals: Secure your own basic financial needs, Secure a highly valuable equity stake for yourself in the company, Negotiate the key terms for equity or phantom stock, Create incentives that align with the company for...

CEO Advisory

An Executive Severance Agreement Protects Your Employment, Career and Reputation

CEO AdvisoryRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

A new job, like a new marriage, brims with excitement. Often the job does result in success and brings even further opportunity. Like a prenuptial agreement, however, it is wise to plan for a separation when such high stakes are involved. A severance agreement protects executives employed on an at-will...

Education and Career

Structuring Bonuses in Your CEO Compensation for Maximum Benefit

Education and CareerRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

When CEOs and senior executives consider new job offers, executive compensation negotiations often focus on the base salary. Yet an equal and often greater portion of your cash compensation may come from your bonus. There is often far greater latitude and room for negotiation over bonuses. This article discusses the...

CEO Agenda

Becoming CEO of a Startup – Key Employment Contract and Equity Terms and Other Considerations

CEO AgendaRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

You are a seasoned executive with a proven track record at several established companies in your industry. One day, you receive an offer to be CEO of a startup. The startup CEO offer could be on the ground floor of a well-funded venture or perhaps to lead an up and...

CEO Insider

Consulting Between CEO Positions

CEO InsiderRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

CEOs and senior executives often find themselves in between jobs for various reasons. If this describes you, then you may be wondering what the best game plan would be for the time you spend between positions. One very useful idea that can be tailored to any situation is to try...

CEO Agenda

How to Renegotiate Your CEO Employment Contract When You Have Achieved Success

CEO AgendaRobert A. Adelson, Esq.

You're a successful CEO. You've proven yourself to be much more than a good hire. You have shown yourself to be an exceptional executive, one who has well exceeded the performance goals established at the time of your hire. Under such circumstances, this may be the time to renegotiate your CEO...

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