Photo of Meira Ferziger ^

With nearly 30 years of employment law experience, Meira Ferziger has provided legal counsel to hundreds of Israeli start-up companies hiring employees in the United States. Meira has accompanied such companies from their first step into the U.S. market, through the process of remotely managing U.S. employees on a day-to-day basis in accordance with applicable laws, and she has provided invaluable professional and practical counsel to such clients during capital funding, merger & acquisition, and IPO stages.

Based in Greenberg Traurig’s Tel Aviv Office, Meira focuses on the individual needs of particular companies, preventative strategies and litigation avoidance. She guides clients through the development and implementation of employment policies and practices in light of applicable local, state, and federal laws, and advises clients as to minimizing the risk associated with terminating employees, including potential discrimination, unjust dismissal, and/or breach of contract claims. Meira also plays a central role in advising clients with respect to the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including the preparation and negotiation of employment and retention agreements for key employees in connection with such transactions.

^ Attorneys in the Tel Aviv office do not practice Israeli law.

Artificial intelligence is a pillar of Israel’s tech ecosystem, with a significant portion of tech startups and investments focused on AI-driven innovation, supported by government initiatives and a skilled workforce. As AI permeates various industries, including real estate and recruitment, Israeli companies are poised for increased M&A activity and must navigate emerging legal challenges, particularly in the U.S. market.
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