Outside General Counsel

Our team of attorneys advises clients across a broad range of operational and compliance matters. This includes general corporate governance and compliance, review and negotiation of commercial agreements, nondisclosure agreements, employment‑related issues, tax planning, commercial real estate matters, and board‑level representation and advice. We also help clients identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks across all facets of their operations, providing proactive guidance rather than reactive solutions.

Our attorneys bring a strong sense of pragmatism to their work, informed by extensive experience working with entrepreneurial and growth‑oriented companies. We take the time to deeply understand each client’s business model, operational needs, and strategic goals, enabling us to deliver advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially practical. We are willing to dive deeply into a client’s business to ensure that our counsel aligns with how decisions are actually made and implemented.

Clients benefit from direct access to senior attorneys who are actively engaged in their matters. We pride ourselves on providing “boots‑on‑the‑ground” input, with partners and experienced counsel closely involved rather than delegating critical issues. This hands‑on approach allows us to respond quickly and thoughtfully, while maintaining continuity and institutional knowledge as our clients’ businesses mature.

As companies grow, pivot, and adapt to changing markets, their legal needs evolve as well. Gesmer Updegrove’s Outside General Counsel practice is built for flexibility. Our professional agility allows us to scale our involvement, shift focus areas, and adapt our approach as clients’ priorities change—whether that means preparing for growth, addressing new regulatory environments, managing risk, or supporting strategic initiatives.