Lawson advises corporations, institutions, and individuals in high-stakes negotiations, complex commercial disputes, and government inquiries.
In bet-the-company matters, Lawson has established a record of delivering outsized outcomes in improbable situations.
Defending a $233K clawback attempt, Lawson reversed the stakes and secured a $1.14M settlement amidst a $10M merger (in 7 days);
In severance negotiations against the General Counsel of a prominent $10B private equity firm, Lawson negotiated a 228% severance increase for a client terminated for performance reasons increasing the severance from $43K to $141K
On behalf of a Qatari-backed fund, Lawson’s strategic defense against a $300K demand forced plaintiffs to file for $60K—$240K less.
Against the Brooklyn Mirage, Lawson secured a $45K settlement on behalf of a former manager terminated without severance. Achieved in 12 days.
Most recently, Lawson defeated a CEO's attempt to dismiss claims against her individually and established case law expanding executive liability under New York’s Freelance Isnt Free Act.