
Rachel provides a broad range of client services to early-stage companies, private investment funds, and public companies in matters including corporate governance, securities offerings, acquisitions and compliance. For early-stage companies, Rachel represents both companies and investors in venture capital financing transactions. She also advises in the formation and operation of startup incubators and accelerators. In her investment funds practice, she counsels investment advisors with respect to fund formation and regulatory compliance. Her general corporate and securities practice spans multiple industries, including life sciences, clean energy, FinTech, and social impact.
Committed to pro bono initiatives throughout her legal career, Rachel has contributed substantial research and writing to multiple successful applications for asylum through Mintz’s pro bono program and provides ongoing corporate legal support to pro bono non-profit clients.
viewpoints
Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — Boston Metal
March 23, 2023 | Article | By Rachel Gholston
Digital Tokens: Rethinking the Term “Cryptocurrency”
November 8, 2018 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Rachel Gholston, Marine Bouaziz
New Beneficial Owner Threshold Eases VC Fundraising
July 11, 2018 | Article | By Talia S. Primor, Rachel Gholston, Daniel DeWolf
MintzTech In the Spotlight - Yes, E-signatures Are Enforceable
July 15, 2016 | Article | By Daniel DeWolf, Samuel Asher Effron, Rachel Gholston
Excluding Your Gains on Small Business Investments
January 19, 2016 | Alert | By Daniel DeWolf, Rachel Gholston
News & Press
Three Mintz Attorneys To Participate In Leadership Council On Legal Diversity Programs
January 24, 2023
Mintz Represents Boston Metal in $50 Million Series B Financing
January 13, 2021
Yes, E-signatures Are Enforceable
July 12, 2016
Events & Speaking
Recognition & Awards
- Richard Mintz Summer Associate Diversity Scholar, Mintz (2012)
Involvement
- Member, Women's Leadership Program, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (2019-2020)