Outside General Counsel & Chief of Staff
Let’s get things done.
Throughout Marc Gross’ career as a chief of staff, commercial litigator, advisor to former President Bill Clinton, and partner and counsel to C-level executives, Marc has helped global leaders design, grow, and manage organizations that positively affect the world. Leading a wide array of robust initiatives for both government and private industry has given him a deep understanding of building and running successful organizations, allowing him to look at issues from a broad perspective and craft effective strategies and tactics for achieving internal and external goals.
When the founder of a business has a great idea and isn’t sure how to execute, that’s where Marc comes in. He has navigated through incredibly complex and sensitive situations for high-profile people in public arenas. He is not afraid to move into uncharted territories and take calculated risks. By building a solid legal and financial foundation for entrepreneurial ventures, Marc is able to define and scale policies, procedures, and documentation that transform a leader’s vision into reality.
Here are some things Marc Gross has done:
- Wrangled the Secret Service and world leaders.
- Managed a global foundation.
- Advised numerous boards and c-suites.
- Revamped operations and built myriad businesses.
- Run law firms, family offices, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
- Served as a legal consigliere for businesses large and small.
Marc serves as outside general counsel and chief of staff for entrepreneurs, startups, and small-business owners.
Functioning as a legal consigliere, he helps businesses and organizations navigate legal challenges, mitigate risks, and achieve their strategic goals efficiently and cost-effectively. He is adept at negotiating, authoring, and executing a wide range of legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, employment contracts, shareholder agreements, and vendor contracts. Empire Law Group is known for closing deals, resolving disputes, and keeping clients out of court.
What can Marc do for you?
Contracts & Transactions
- Employment agreements
- Vendor and consulting contracts
- Shareholder and operating agreements
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements
- Commercial leases
- Business purchase and sale agreements
- Founder and partnership agreements
- Buy-sell agreements
Entity &
Governance
- Business formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships, PLLC)
- Bylaws, membership, and partnership agreements
- Board governance and compliance
- Regulatory compliance and policy development
- Grant agreements (nonprofit/philanthropic)
Risk & Legal
Strategy
- Legal risk assessment and mitigation
- Internal policies and procedures
- Dispute resolution and pre-litigation strategy
- Due diligence for partnerships and acquisitions
- Liaison to outside specialists
- Business succession & continuity planning
Operations &
Chief of Staff
- HR and employment law guidance
- Hiring, onboarding, and payroll structure
- Vendor and contractor management
- Office launch and operational buildout
- Executive support and scheduling