If Elphaba Had Signed A Restrictive Covenant In 'Wicked'

In this Law360 article, Sidley’s Emily Wajert explores the legal implications of employment agreements through the lens of the hit movie “Wicked.”

Wajert reimagines the story of Elphaba Thropp through the perspective of restrictive covenants, examining how noncompete clauses, nonsolicitation agreements, nondisparagement provisions, and confidentiality clauses could have altered her fate and the Wizard’s hold on Oz. Blending employment law with pop culture, this piece provides a creative take on contract enforceability and the practical considerations that employers face when drafting restrictive covenants.