Overview

Rob Goldstein develops practical business solutions for clients’ corporate and transactional matters. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises on business ownership, formation, capital accumulation, acquisitions, and dispositions. Rob has particular experience advising food manufacturers — organic, natural, and conventional — on the transactional issues unique to that industry. For more than two decades, he has cultivated a deep knowledge of the dairy industry, assisting businesses in a myriad of areas including production, supply, and collateral agreements.

Emerging Companies Experience

Rob provides startup companies with business guidance on:

  • Choice of entity
  • Corporate formalities
  • Shareholder and operating agreements
  • Contract drafting

Corporate Experience

For more established business clients, Rob counsels on operational issues such as:

  • Vendor and supplier relationships
  • Employment
  • Protection of intellectual property
  • Corporate governance
  • Capital raising
  • Contract interpretation and dispute analysis
  • Exit planning

Transactional and Contracts Experience

Rob negotiates and drafts contracts such as:

  • Co-packing agreements
  • Private label manufacturing agreements
  • Distribution agreements
  • Supply agreements
  • Trademark license agreements

Dairy Industry Experience

Rob’s experience in the dairy industry spans a wide array of products and companies, making him a trusted adviser for firm clients at any point in the process — from those involved in the difficulties of manufacturing to those navigating the ever-changing landscape of selling dairy products. He regularly guides clients through negotiating agreements for long-term production, supply, and distribution of dairy products, including agreements for milk processing and copacking obligations, as well as addressing environmental standards and rigorous requirements for the humane treatment of cows. Rob has been sought out by industry leaders as well as those looking to expand and innovate with novel products and types of packages, providing assistance with licensing agreements and ingredient supply agreements.

Additionally, Rob helps clients navigate and close complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructures.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Colorado

Education

Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. (1988)

University of Pennsylvania
B.A. (1985)

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • Denver Bar Association
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Naturally Boulder, Inc.

Civic Activities

  • Naturally Boulder — Board of Directors (Treasurer)
  • Slow Food Denver, Inc.
  • Allergy Safe Kids, Inc.
  • Ekar Farm

Honors

  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business — Corporate/M&A, 2014
  • Martindale-Hubbell — Peer Review Rating: AV®