Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Small Business: Legal Issues That Can Make or Break Your Deal
By: Jordan Gerheim CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Buying a small business can be a fast path to growth, but a shallow due diligence process can…
When to Convert Your Business Structure: From LLC to Corporation
By: Jordan Gerheim CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Many businesses begin as LLCs for simplicity, flexibility, and tax efficiency. But as your company grows, you may…
10 Potentially Critical Legal Mistakes New Businesses Make & How to Avoid Them
By: Jordan Gerheim CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Your first year in business is full of complex decisions. Many founders make preventable legal missteps that can…
Outside Chief Legal Recognized among the 2026 Best Law Firms®
Recognition built on results. We’re proud to announce that Outside Chief Legal has been named among the 2026 Best Law Firms®, earning recognition for our excellence, innovation,…
LLC VS. CORPORATION: The Right Choice For Long-Term Success
By: Jordan Gerheim CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC Choosing the right entity is one of the most significant decisions for any business owner. The two most…
Evaluating the True Cost of In-House Counsel: A Decision Framework for Growing Companies
By: Jordan Gerheim CEO – Outside Chief Legal LLC There is a moment in every growing company’s life when someone in leadership asks the (potentially) obvious: “Do…
Ask Why, Think Contrarian: Smarter Decisions for Modern Businesses
By: Jordan Gerheim CEO | Outside Chief Legal Officer | Litigator | Strategic Business Advisor As fractional Chief Legal Officers and outside general counsel serving businesses…
Outside Chief Legal Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® List
Outside Chief Legal is proud to announce that Jordan Gerheim and William Lancaster have been named to the 32nd edition of Best Lawyers®, one of the most highly regarded peer-review recognitions in…