Gregory Goldsand

Gregory Goldsand is a senior corporate and securities attorney who is critical to Weiss Brown’s mergers and acquisitions practice. He leads and oversees transactions from formation through strategic equity financings, purchases, and sales, with a tenacious “start, grow, sell” mentality.

A strategic advisor across the business lifecycle, Gregory offers experienced counsel for founders and businesses during early formation and through growth, financing, acquisition, and eventual sale. Whether working with napkin-phase startups or sophisticated serial entrepreneurs, he brings seasoned context and clarity to ownership, expansion, and buy-side or sell-side exit decisions.

Gregory advises on equity structures and governing documents designed around current needs, future growth, and potential roadblocks, while remaining highly responsive as everyday legal and operational questions arise. As businesses evolve and companies scale, he negotiates equity financings, including venture capital and private equity transactions. Additionally, he advises on ownership and capitalization matters alongside other ongoing corporate needs, often in an outside general counsel role.

When a sale takes shape, he guides clients through the M&A process, leads and oversees deal teams, and negotiates transaction documents. Gregory’s breadth of experience allows him to anticipate deal issues, scrutinize risk allocation, and identify practical and efficient paths to closing.

Gregory’s background as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) adds a vital layer of financial acumen to his counsel. Adept at analyzing intricate capitalization tables, financial statements, and exit models, he translates dense economic and legal concepts into practical implications for clients. He also acts as a “quarterback,” leading and coordinating client stakeholders, advisors, and other professionals to collaborate and align on key company objectives.

Across business stages, Gregory remains focused on his clients’ long-term objectives, including exit planning and positioning companies for a potential sale. While complex M&A deals are his everyday practice, he treats each sale as a once-in-a-lifetime milestone that deserves fresh strategy, forward-thinking perspective, and individualized attention.

Outside the firm, Gregory is a proud dance dad to his two daughters, and he can often be spotted wearing pink at competitions. When the family isn’t traveling for dance, they enjoy exploring new destinations and making memories together. He maintains eternal optimism that next year will be the Cubs’ year and lives by the Lou Holtz quote: “Every day, some ordinary person does something extraordinary. Today, it’s your turn.”

Education

• J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (2013)
• Master of Science in Accountancy, University of Notre Dame (2007)
• B.S., Accounting, University of Arizona (2006)
• Arizona Certified Public Accountant (2008)

Admissions

• Arizona