Jeremy Goldstein is one of the owners at Jeremy L. Goldstein & Associates – a law firm that aims at advising businesses, CEOs, mismanagement teams and compensation committees on matters governance and compensation claims.
Jeremy Goldstein attended New York University where he obtained his J.D. He also has a B.A. from Cornel University as well as an M.A from the University of Chicago. He has extensive experience in Acquisition and compensation law.
He is one of the best executive compensation attorneys in the United States. Jeremy is also the chairman of Mergers & acquisition Sub-committee of the ABA 9American Bar Association – Business matters.
Where did the idea of starting your law firm come from?
Almost ten years ago, there was a heated debate within governance circles on conflict of interest as far as executive compensation is concerned. The debates resulted in most compensation consultancy firms abandoning operations with larger corporations. That’s the point when I saw the opportunity of starting a law firm that could bridge that gap.
What do you do to ensure that your day is productive?
As a compensation attorney, my schedule can often get very tight. I normally deal with issues such as advising clients about their pay and careers – issues that are close to my heart.
Handling such a job is not easy. You need to ensure that you plan your time properly in order to meet the demands of all clients. That’s why I usually wake up very early and plan every activity beforehand.
How do you bring new ideas to life?
The advantage of having served as a lawyer for close to 20 years is that nothing ever surprises you. Despite the fact that there are a few cases that appear new, I am always able to relate most of them with previous experiences.
What’s one habit that makes you more effective as a lawyer?
Personally, I believe that the better we understand the customer or client, the easier it is to advise them. That’s why I always ensure that there’s constant communication or engagement between me and my clients. Besides that, a close relationship builds trust between lawyers and their clients.
What advice would you give to your young self?
Over the years I have learned that setbacks or disappointments often disguise as opportunities. That’s why it is important never to give up when faced with temporary failure.
What is one thing that you constantly do that you would like other people to emulate?
There was a time one of my clients advised me to always learn to buy new technology. He specifically told me never to wait until my PC crashes before I acquire a new one. That’s a piece of advice that has helped me a lot over.
What strategy has helped your business to grow?
I am not sure if you can call it a strategy or not, but I have always laid emphasis on other people. I do everything possible to ensure that I keep maintaining a good relationship with all my clients. For instance, sometimes I make calls, send emails just to find out how they are doing – even if there’s no active business.