Griffin is a sought-after dealmaker and trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and boards on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, debt and equity investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions.
Known for his energy, creativity, and results-driven approach to the most complex transactions, Griffin advises a broad client base — including private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, family offices, venture capital funds, founder-led businesses, and strategic buyers and sellers — routinely representing them across all aspects of their investments, from acquisition through portfolio growth to exit.
His experience spans a range of industries, including business-to-business services, health care and life sciences, technology and data solutions, consumer goods, hospitality, and gaming, entertainment, and sports.
Prior to joining Mintz, Griffin practiced at leading law firms, where he played a key role on marquee M&A and private equity transactions. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
Griffin earned his JD from Brooklyn Law School and his BA, with honors, from Bucknell University.
Griffin is a sought-after dealmaker and trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and boards on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, debt and equity investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions.
Experience
- Represented HIG Capital across multiple transactions including:
- The acquisition of ZimVie Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ZIMV) spine division, rebranded as HIGHRIDGE MEDICAL, creating the world’s largest privately held spine business*
- The acquisition of Celerion from Court Square Capital Partners*
- The acquisition of Hibu along with related add-on acquisitions*
- Represented Gemspring Capital in the acquisition of Zavation Medical Products and its subsequent additions of CoreLink Surgical and Choice Spine*
- Represented IDEOlogy Health in its sale to The Lockwood Group*
- Represented Rhône Group in the acquisition of Rexair LLC, the manufacturer and distributor of Rainbow® indoor-environment products, from Newell Brands (Nasdaq: NWL)*
- Represented OCR Investments in acquiring a 50 percent ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort from Luxor Capital Group*
- Represented Charles River Laboratories (NYSE: CRL) in the sale of its Avian Vaccine Services business to Arlington Capital Partners*
- Represented Martis Capital in the acquisition of Lighthouse Lab Services, an end-to-end provider of turnkey lab build-out and management solutions, and subsequent add-on acquisitions*
- Represented Oprah Winfrey in connection with her partnership and investment in WeightWatchers*
*Work performed while at prior firm.
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Mintz has added sought-after private equity dealmaker Griffin Doty as a Member in its New York office, further advancing the firm’s strategic growth and investment in its corporate practice in a highly competitive market. Griffin is a recognized presence in private equity circles, and known for his creative problem-solving on complex, high-stakes transactions. He joins from McDermott Will & Schulte.
Griffin is a sought-after dealmaker and trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and boards on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, debt and equity investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions.
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
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Mintz has added sought-after private equity dealmaker Griffin Doty as a Member in its New York office, further advancing the firm’s strategic growth and investment in its corporate practice in a highly competitive market. Griffin is a recognized presence in private equity circles, and known for his creative problem-solving on complex, high-stakes transactions. He joins from McDermott Will & Schulte.
