Goldstein Sanders provides the experience and skills of attorneys trained at the top tier major law firms, with general counsel in-house experience, and small firm pricing and client attention. Our attorneys have deep experience in corporate matters, intellectual property and dispute resolution. We can provide entrepreneurial clients with advice and counseling on virtually all of their primary needs at a pricing level that is feasible and sustainable. We view our client relationships as long-term investments and strive to provide reasonable costs structure so that our services grow along with our clients businesses. Our advice is tailored not to merely answering questions and drafting documents, but to partnering with your business to provide suggestions and counsel.For companies just starting out, GS can help you organize your entity, prepare your basic agreements and protect your intellectual property. We can do this at a fraction of the cost of a large firm, and in some cases GS is willing to take a percentage of its fee in equity.In addition to the members of the firm, we have an extensive bench of subject matter experts that we can consult with on issues from employment law, to taxation and large-scale litigations.

Senior legal executive at privately held international publisher and distributor of proprietary and third-party “casual” videogames and game distribution platform solutions. Contracts. Provided leadership and guidance in structuring, negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial agreements, including (i) content and software licensing, development and IP agreements; (ii) distribution agreements; (iii) hosting and technology agreements; (iv) marketing and advertising agreements; (v) employment-related agreements; and (vi) real estate agreements. Data Privacy and Payment Processing. Worked closely with product and business intelligence teams to ensure compliance with international data privacy laws and payment processing rules. Intellectual Property. Oversaw team in connection with clearance, maintenance and protection of global intellectual property portfolio of video games and proprietary platform software, including copyrights, trademarks, domain names and trade secrets.Corporate Governance. Responsible for corporate governance, including drafting, implementation and enforcement of corporate policies, procedures and guidelines, such as (i) equity compensation; (ii) confidentiality of personally identifiable information; (iii) information technology; and (iv) contract approval. Documented minutes of board meetings and presented legal matters to the board.Securities and Compliance. Responsible for compliance with U.S. and international securities laws, including in connection with private placements and equity compensation awards. Assisted finance in drafting financial statement disclosure. Worked closely with HR in administering global equity compensation plans and resolving employment law issues.Transactional and Risk Management. Advised company on private equity investments, asset and share purchases and sales, and restructuring transactions. Strong experience dealing with board conflicts of interest. Responsible for insurance coverage.

Chief legal officer at publicly traded creator and distributor of online business and investment content (and registered IA). Worked closely with CEO and senior management team to provide business-oriented legal advice in connection with the company’s activities.Securities and Regulatory. Advised company and drafted disclosure in connection with federal and state securities and regulatory compliance, including Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements and other ’34 Act filings. Worked closely with Finance team and Audit Committee to comply with SOX Act. Responsible for SEC comment letters and other regulatory inquiries. Advised company and set up policies and procedures for compliance with Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Transactional. Advised CEO and board in connection with several acquisitions and divestitures. Worked closely with independent board committee and UK counsel to negotiate terms of a buyout of hostile minority shareholders of the company's UK subsidiary and shuttering of operation. Negotiated with management and creditors of failed broker-dealer subsidiary.Corporate Compliance and Governance. Drafted and oversaw implementation of corporate and board policies and procedures, including (i) business conduct and ethics; (ii) notification of legal process; and (iii) nomination of directors. Performed secretarial functions and coordinated annual meetings. Drafted charters for board committees. Advised Audit Committee concerning compliance with SEC and NASDAQ rules.Contracts. Provided leadership and guidance in structuring, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements in many areas, including (i) employment; (ii) IP; (iii) technology; and (iv) real estate. Created library of corporate forms.Intellectual Property. Oversaw management and protection of company’s intellectual property portfolio. Litigation. Worked closely with senior management team and outside counsel in devising effective strategies concerning litigation and other claims.

Assisted partners in drafting documentation and researching issues in connection with the closing of various transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, public offering and asset sales. Advised clients on day-to-day legal matters involving contracts and securities law.

Associate in Corporate and Banking practice groups. Assisted partners in drafting documentation and researching issues in connection with the closing of various transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, asset sales, term loans and revolving credit facilities. Assisted more senior attorneys in advising clients on day-to-day legal matters involving contracts and securities law.