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This isn’t Just Legal Work. It’s Legacy Protection
You’ve built something real. But real growth requires more than grit — it requires structure that scales, decisions that align, and legal support that sees the full picture. My clients are growth-stage companies in construction, software, and media — industries where the stakes are high, the timelines are fast, and the consequences of getting it wrong can cost more than just money.
They don’t come to me for paperwork. They come for clarity, structure, and truth.
What I Bring to the Table
I combine legal acumen with strategic foresight to help founders move from reactive to proactive, from vulnerable to protected, and from scattered to streamlined. You won’t get boilerplate answers or last-minute band-aids. You’ll get access to frameworks that guide high-stakes leadership with precision:
L.E.G.A.L.™ Framework
A decision-making model that aligns law, ethics, goals, actual facts, and liability — so you can lead with clarity even under pressure.
5 Pillars of Sound Business™
A foundational blueprint that connects growth, culture, reputation, profitability, and legacy — ensuring your legal strategy supports your business mission at every level.
The Chief Legal Suite™
Strategic outside general counsel — built for founders who need more than a contract drafter. This is legal infrastructure designed to scale with you, protect your equity, and uphold your values.
Who I Work With
I serve leaders who:
Take personal responsibility for their vision and outcomes
Care about how their business impacts people, not just profit
Know the risk of building without structure — and are ready to do it differently
Want legal strategy that supports freedom, not just compliance
Why I Do This
Why I Do This
Because I’ve been where you are.
I’ve built from scratch.
I’ve navigated growth while raising a child alone.
I’ve made payroll before paying myself.
I’ve experienced how powerful — and how fragile — freedom can be without the right structure behind it.
I serve founders because I am one.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Every founder, investor, or creator I work with brings ambition to the table. But ambition without alignment creates risk. That’s where my method comes in.
I combine legal expertise, business acumen, and strategic foresight to help clients lead with clarity—not chaos. My method is built to scale with you, design2 Columned to protect momentum, and structured to support legacy thinking from day one.
1. The L.E.G.A.L. Process™
I developed The L.E.G.A.L. Process™ to guide high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence. It’s not just about what’s legal—it’s about what’s right for your brand, team, and long-term value.
Legal & Regulatory: Understand the rules that govern your industry.
Goals: Define success clearly—financial, operational, and cultural.
Actualities: Ground decisions in facts, not assumptions.
Liabilities: Measure the risk of action vs. inaction—then move with intention.
2. Opportunity Mapping
Before making moves, I audit your business for hidden risks, untapped potential, and blind spots that slow growth or open you to liability. This includes:
Structural gaps in your contracts, IP, and corporate governance.
Culture, leadership, and talent alignment issue.
Regulatory exposure based on your sector, strategy, or marketing.
From there, we build a legal strategy that actually serves the business—not just the law.
3. Strategic Legal Ops
I operate like a fractional Chief Legal Officer—collaborating with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and creative teams. My method integrates legal strategy into business functions like:
Fundraising and investment negotiations.
IP, licensing, and media protections.
Brand and reputation strategy.
Employment and equity structures.
Growth and exit planning.
4. Legacy Alignment
Finally, I help clients lead like legacy matters—because it does.
Whether you're building generational wealth, scaling to exit, or redefining your industry, I work to ensure your legal foundation supports your endgame.
Work With Me
I believe business is built by visionaries who dare to think differently. I also believe that too many of those visionaries are held back—not by lack of ambition, but by lack of clarity.
I help ambitious entrepreneurs, executives, and investors turn legal challenges into strategic opportunities. I don’t do fluff. I don’t do generic advice. I help you make the right calls when it matters most.
My Mission
To empower business leaders with the legal and strategic clarity they need to scale with confidence, transform industries, and build businesses that outlast them.
My Vision
A world where entrepreneurs don’t just protect their businesses—they leverage them for growth, impact, and generational success.
I challenge the status quo. I push leaders to think bigger. I bring real, actionable strategies to the table. Here’s what I focus on:
Legal Strategy for Growth
How legal strategy fuels business success (not just protects it).
Why proactive legal planning saves millions down the road.
The legal blind spots that stop businesses from scaling.
Entrepreneurship & Wealth Building
The legal foundations of a valuable, investable business.
How to build generational wealth and protect it.
What high net worth entrepreneurs know that most don’t.
Bold, Purpose-Driven Leadership
Why leadership is about ethics, not ego.
Using the L.E.G.A.L. Process to help leaders make high stakes decisions.
How acting and entrepreneurship taught me to pivot under pressure.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
“Success is in the details.”
What my dad’s business loss taught me about protecting wealth.
Building a business that outlasts you.
What Else?
More Than Legal Podcast
SAGE Business Counsel
SAGEdox
FAQS
Do you offer one-on-one consulting?
Yes! I provide strategic advisory services for business leaders who need clear, actionable insights for high-stakes decisions. Whether it’s a one-time strategy session or an ongoing advisory relationship, I help you think five steps ahead so you can scale with confidence.
What if I just need legal services?
If you're looking for legal representation or corporate legal strategy, visit my firm, SAGE Business Counsel. My team specializes in business law, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, and proactive legal strategy to help your business grow and stay protected. 📩 Visit SAGE Business Counsel
Can I book you for a private workshop or corporate training?
Absolutely. I offer onsite business strategy workshops at SAGE and luxury offsite retreats designed to help executives step away, gain clarity, and make high-impact decisions.📩 Inquire About Workshops
Do you do podcast interviews or media appearances?
Yes! I bring real insights from real experience to every conversation. Whether you need a guest for a podcast, panel discussion, or media segment, I break down complex business and leadership topics in a way that actually makes sense.
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