Debra Osofsky
“My father said: “You must never try to make all the money that’s in a deal. Let the other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for always making all the money, you won’t have many deals.’”
— John Paul Getty, Founder, Getty Oil (Fortune magazine named him the richest living American in 1957)
Negotiator, Trainer, Workplace Issues and Contract Expert
My Services
- Negotiate on your behalf or advise you on how best to negotiate for yourself.
- Analyze contracts, educate you on what they require, advise you of the areas of concern, advise you on how to address power differentials and help you revise and enforce contracts to your benefit.
- Train you or your employees, individually or in small or large groups.
- I can teach anyone how to negotiate, or negotiate better, using traditional and/or collaborative techniques.
- I provide prepackaged or customized training in negotiations, representation, advocacy, sexual harassment and other workplace and legal areas.
My Background
I have worked many years as a labor-relations lawyer and I am a negotiator, administrator, problem-solver and teacher with a diverse portfolio. With a Harvard Law degree and more than 25 years experience, I can provide the highest quality negotiation, contract and workplace advice and assistance, as well as pre-packaged or tailored training for you or your staff, without the big-firm mark-up. I have taught at Rutgers University and currently teach for the Scheinman Institute at Cornell University. I provide direct services, counsel and advice to organizations small and large, as well as to individuals.
References
“I can’t speak highly enough of Debra Osofsky’s professional skill and wisdom. She is a great listener, helping me to articulate my needs and interests; she was then able to translate this into necessary language for an employment contract. Thanks to her guidance, advice, and close review of contract documents, I was able to smoothly and efficiently reach an agreement that satisfied all parties.”
Rabbi Jen Feldman
Kehillah Synagogue
Chapel Hill, NC