INC. NAMES OUTSIDE CHIEF LEGAL LLC TO ITS 2026 LIST OF THE FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN THE SOUTHEAST
Mobile, Alabama – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders, today revealed that Outside Chief Legal LLC is ranked No. 46 on its annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list – the prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Southeast. The region includes South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at the independent small businesses driving growth across the Southeast economy. Companies on this year’s list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during a challenging economic period, with a median growth rate of 89 percent and a collective contribution of 12,079 jobs and 3.4 billion dollars to the region’s economy.
“We set a goal of building a law firm that grows alongside its clients, so earning a spot on the Inc. Regionals list is especially meaningful,” said CEO Jordan Gerheim. “Being named to this list was a milestone we worked toward, and it validates our belief that a law firm should operate like the growth‑minded businesses it serves. Our growth is directly tied to the growth of the businesses we partner with, and this recognition reflects OCL’s momentum as a business and our mission to redefine how businesses and their owners access strategic legal and business support so they can navigate growth and complexity with clarity and confidence.”
“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn’t just persevere – they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.
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 growth through 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. It offers innovative subscription‑based billing to give clients predictable pricing and the freedom to seek advice early and often. OCL turns legal into a proactive growth tool rather than a defensive last resort, and helps owners navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
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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.
