Mark Grossman, Esq.

Professional Experience

Mark Grossman is a Partner in FRB’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group and a technology and business attorney, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor who helps companies close complex deals and navigate emerging legal risks. Throughout his legal career—which includes technology law, cannabis law and regulation, digital media, and high-stakes commercial transactions—Mark has closed deals exceeding a billion dollars across a wide range of industries. When the stakes are highest, clients—from early-stage ventures to Fortune 10 companies—rely on Mark for his strategic insight, sound judgment, and proven ability to deliver results. 

He has also served as a fractional general counsel, providing seasoned legal strategy to companies seeking executive-level insight without the expense of a full-time in-house counsel. His practice covers a wide range of technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, technology development and integration contracts, IT outsourcing, data privacy and security agreements, and intellectual property transfers. Mark also advises on enterprise-level AI and data governance, regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on fast-moving industries such as technology and cannabis. 

Mark brings the rare advantage of operational experience to his legal practice. He co-founded Eisenworld (later Apptimum), where he helped develop software that reshaped how enterprises managed PC migration, ultimately leading to a significant investment from Granville-Baird Capital Partners and a subsequent acquisition by Microsoft. He later co-founded Boldstreak, a rapidly scaling social media talent agency that was acquired by a larger competitor. This entrepreneurial background shapes his legal counsel with a business-first mindset. Mark understands what it takes to scale growth and negotiate under pressure—because he has done it himself. 

Mark has represented industry leaders such as AvisBudget, General Electric, ExxonMobil, Warner Music, Carnival Cruise Lines, Publix Supermarkets, Burger King, and Levi Strauss & Co. He authored Technology Law: What Every Business (and Business-Minded Person) Needs to Know, co-authored the ABA’s Internet Law for the Business Lawyer, and wrote over 400 published articles—including his long-running weekly TechLaw column in the Miami Herald. In addition to his writing, Mark’s expertise has been featured by major media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, NPR, ABC’s Nightline, and Wall Street Journal Radio, where he has provided commentary on business and legal topics. He has delivered more than 400 presentations to audiences around the world, including industry conferences, corporate seminars, and academic forums. Mark is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex business and legal concepts into clear, practical insights. 

Mark is also a professional speaker who has delivered over 400 presentations worldwide and is frequently invited to serve as a keynote speaker. His topics include negotiating skills for the C-suite, advanced strategies for software licensing and cloud computing agreements, risk management in technology transactions, and effective contract negotiation techniques. Mark’s presentations are known for providing actionable insights and practical guidance tailored to executives, legal professionals, and technology leaders. Best Lawyers, in confidential peer review, named him “Lawyer of the Year” for Technology Law in New York City in both 2016 and 2018. His peers have also selected him as a Super Lawyer for seven consecutive years—an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in each state. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted in both New York and Florida. 

Whether you require strategic guidance drawn from decades of high-stakes legal experience, assistance with negotiating major contracts, support in structuring tech deals, or advice on building a compliant and scalable business in a complex regulatory environment, Mark adapts his legal expertise and business insight to meet your unique needs, backed by a proven track record of results. 

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