Alireza Alivandivafa - Executive Contracts & Severance Agreements

Neutral, Strategic ADR for C-Level & High-Stakes Executive Disputes

Resolve executive contract disputes and severance negotiations with clarity, confidentiality, and commercial insight.

When executive employment relationships end—or begin—the stakes are high. From equity and bonuses to reputation and non-competes, these agreements can impact careers, brand integrity, and corporate risk. Whether representing the executive or the organization, Alireza Alivandivafa provides neutral, experienced guidance to resolve sensitive C-suite disputes efficiently.

With over 17 years of experience as a litigator, mediator, and arbitrator, Alireza understands the nuance, confidentiality, and financial complexity of executive-level negotiations.

Why Choose ADR for Executive Disputes?

Executive employment and exit agreements involve significant legal, financial, and reputational issues.

Mediation or arbitration provides:

• Confidentiality – Protect sensitive compensation details and reputational interests

• Efficiency – Avoid drawn-out litigation that can stall transitions or business continuity

• Expertise – Work with a neutral who understands compensation structures, contract law, and corporate dynamics

• Flexibility – Structure resolutions that courts often cannot: tailored payment timing, transition support, or board-level outcomes

Who We Serve:

• Plaintiff attorneys representing executives in contract, severance, or compensation disputes

• Defense counsel for corporations, boards, or investors seeking clean exits and risk mitigation

• In-house counsel balancing internal HR, financial disclosures, and investor-facing transparency

Types of Executive Matters Mediated or Arbitrated

• Severance and separation agreements

• Bonus, incentive compensation, and deferred pay disputes

• Stock options, equity vesting, and RSU clawbacks

• Non-compete, non-solicitation, and trade secret clauses

• Executive terminations for cause / without cause

• Change-in-control and golden parachute clauses

• Disputes between founders and boards or investors

• Employment contract negotiation and re-negotiation

Why Counsel Trusts Alireza

For Executives & Plaintiff’s Attorneys

Alireza provides a discreet, strategic forum to preserve reputation, secure owed compensation, and maintain career momentum. His litigation and negotiation experience ensures your client is protected without unnecessary conflict.

For Employers, Defense and In-House Counsel

Alireza supports clean, enforceable exits that protect your client’s brand, legal standing, and future operations. He brings structure and objectivity to high-stakes transitions involving board, investor, or PR sensitivity.

What Counsel Needs to Know

Understanding Executive Contract Structures

Alireza is experienced with:

• Employment and consulting agreements

• Deferred and incentive compensation (bonuses, LTIPs, RSUs)

• 280G/golden parachute calculations

• Tax-optimized severance structures

• 409A compliance and timing of payments

→ Why it matters: Executive-level disputes require fluency in tax, equity, and corporate law. Alireza ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Strategic Resolution Considerations

• COBRA and benefits continuation

• Confidentiality, non-disparagement, and press strategy

• Outplacement support or public narrative

• Board seats, consulting transitions, or staggered separation

• Release of claims and indemnification

→ Why it matters: These details shape enforceability, brand protection, and executive trajectories—getting them wrong can create legal exposure or reputational harm.

Why Choose Alireza Alivandivafa

• Employment & Executive Contract Expertise – Deep fluency in complex compensation structures and severance negotiations

• 17+ Years of Experience – Trusted by both high-net-worth executives and institutional employers

• Panel Neutral – AAA, Resolve Law LA, Central District of California, Los Angeles Superior Court MVP

• Multilingual – Fluent in English, French, and German

• Client-Centered & Discreet – Skilled in managing reputational risk and confidential transitions

Locations Served

Alireza offers virtual and in-person sessions throughout:

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Statewide California

• Nationwide (via Zoom or hybrid)

Ready to Resolve?

Whether your client is a departing founder, a terminated executive, or a board navigating a sensitive separation, Alireza Alivandivafa brings the technical expertise and neutral authority needed to resolve executive-level disputes efficiently and privately.

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