Adam Mendelowitz
Partner
Chair, Executive Compensation, Benefits & Employment
(o) (203) 325-5007
amendelowitz@fdh.com
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Adam practices in the areas of executive compensation, employee benefits and employment, with a focus on the employment-related aspects of private equity transactions. He is the chair of Finn Dixon & Herling’s Executive Compensation, Benefits & Employment practice group.
In addition to his work on M&A transactions, Adam represents private companies and individuals in connection with employment related matters including:
- Drafting and negotiating employment agreements and separation agreements
- Preparing cash and equity compensation arrangements, including stock options, restricted stock, phantom stock, profits interests and stock appreciation rights.
- Drafting and negotiating confidentiality, non-competition, and other restrictive covenant agreements.
- Providing guidance with respect to employment laws.
- Interpreting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A with regard to all forms of compensatory arrangements.
Adam prides himself on being able to provide solution-oriented guidance with respect to numerous aspects of employment relationships.
Adam joined the firm in 2015 and previously worked at Weil Gothshal & Manges in New York.
Practice Areas
Previous Experience
- Associate, Weil Gothshal & Manges LLP
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- Duke University, B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York

Adam Mendelowitz
Partner
Chair, Executive Compensation, Benefits & Employment
o: (203) 325-5007
amendelowitz@fdh.com
Vcard
Adam practices in the areas of executive compensation, employee benefits and employment, with a focus on the employment-related aspects of private equity transactions. He is the chair of Finn Dixon & Herling’s Executive Compensation, Benefits & Employment practice group.
In addition to his work on M&A transactions, Adam represents private companies and individuals in connection with employment related matters including:
- Drafting and negotiating employment agreements and separation agreements
- Preparing cash and equity compensation arrangements, including stock options, restricted stock, phantom stock, profits interests and stock appreciation rights.
- Drafting and negotiating confidentiality, non-competition, and other restrictive covenant agreements.
- Providing guidance with respect to employment laws.
- Interpreting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A with regard to all forms of compensatory arrangements.
Adam prides himself on being able to provide solution-oriented guidance with respect to numerous aspects of employment relationships.
Adam joined the firm in 2015 and previously worked at Weil Gothshal & Manges in New York.
Practice Areas
Previous Experience
- Associate, Weil Gothshal & Manges LLP
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- Duke University, B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York
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