George Birnbaum Law is a distinguished employment law firm specializing in providing strategic counsel to academic executives and senior leaders in higher education. With a focus on presidents, heads of school, and other top-tier administrators, the firm stands out for its deep, niche expertise in the unique challenges and opportunities within universities, colleges, and independent schools.
The firm leverages over four decades of experience, combining meticulous preparation, negotiation skill, and a problem-solving approach tailored to high-stakes executive employment matters. Its attorneys are seasoned deal-makers with a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes in hiring, promotion, separation, and dispute resolution. While primarily serving the higher education sector, the firm also represents select clients in finance, media, and publishing industries.
Services Offered
- Employment counsel for academic executives
- Negotiation of employment agreements
- Negotiation of separation agreements
- Representation during hiring processes
- Representation during promotion processes
- Resolution of employment difficulties
- Litigation support
- Mediation and arbitration
- Drafting and reviewing executive contracts
- Strategic career guidance for senior leaders
The firm serves clients throughout the United States and is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut. Its attorneys bring prestigious educational backgrounds from Harvard and Columbia Law Schools, reinforcing their capability to handle complex, high-value executive employment issues.
