David Todd Harmon

As Co-chair of the firm's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Group, David represents senior-level employees of both public and private companies in the negotiation of employment packages and all associated agreements, whether at the commencement of the employment relationship through offer letters and employment agreements or at termination through severance agreements. His successful negotiation of employment and severance packages for clients includes employment and post-employment compensation, confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicitation and garden leave covenants, the Protocol for Broker Recruiting, change of control, and benefits and protections within the structures and strategies for those packages. His representation also includes advice and counsel to employers in the negotiation of employment and severance packages with their employees, and the desigin of human resources compliance programs, including employee policy manuals, and counseling and training to implement those policies.

David provides comprehensive employment evaluations, strategic solutions and coaching within a variety of industries, including financial services, banking, marketing, advertising, health care, design, branding, publishing, fashion, engineering, real estate and pharma.

He has written extensively in the area and speaks regularly. David maintains a blog, entitled "Transitions in Employment" which focuses on developments in employment and executive compensation and strategies for employers and employees alike.