OUTSIDE CHIEF LEGAL LLC NAMED 2026 “BEST OF ALABAMA” WINNER BY GUIDE TO ALABAMA
Mobile, Alabama – Outside Chief Legal LLC (“OCL”) has been selected by the readers and editors of Guide to Alabama as a 2026 Best of Alabama Award recipient, earning top honors in the Full-Service Law Firm category. Being recognized in the Best of Alabama Awards is a significant distinction. According to Guide to Alabama, fewer than ten percent of businesses statewide receive this recognition each year.
The Best of Alabama Awards highlight organizations that deliver exceptional value, trust, and service in their communities. For OCL, the award underscores its role as a strategic partner to growth‑minded businesses across Alabama and the Gulf Coast, and affirms the firm’s commitment to helping owners navigate risk, growth, and complexity with clarity and confidence.
“We built Outside Chief Legal on the belief that business owners deserve the same caliber of strategic legal support as large companies, delivered in a way that fits how they actually work,” said CEO Jordan Gerheim. “Being named a Best of Alabama winner in the Full-Service Law Firm category is especially meaningful because it reflects the confidence our clients and colleagues place in us. It is an honor to be recognized alongside leading Alabama businesses who are raising the bar for service and innovation in our state.”
Outside Chief Legal (OCL) is a modern law firm redefining how business owners access strategic legal and business support across the full life cycle of a company, from formation and daily operations through growth, succession, and sale. OCL serves as outside general counsel and fractional chief legal officers for small and mid‑sized businesses, combining more than 200 years of collective litigation, in‑house, and general counsel experience. The firm delivers approachable, comprehensive counsel that blends deep legal expertise with practical business insight and offers innovative subscription‑based billing to provide predictable pricing and encourage early, proactive consultation.
For more information about OCL, the firm’s outside general counsel model, or to schedule a Risk‑Free Strategy Session, please contact:
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Outside Chief Legal LLC is a modern, forward-thinking law firm serving as fractional chief legal officers and outside general counsel for businesses and their owners. With over 200 years of combined litigation, in-house, general counsel, and administrative legal experience, the firm delivers approachable, comprehensive counsel that blends legal expertise with practical business insight to help clients navigate ownership complexities with confidence. OCL is a trusted partner for founders, business owners, and leadership teams nationwide. Learn more about our firm, meet our team, or schedule a Risk-Free Strategy Session to talk with an attorney about how we can help your company.