when a conversation feels impossible - that’s my cue.
Legal and conflict expertise. Without the fight.
When things get complicated, you don’t need the stronger argument.
You need a better approach.
Most people find me after a conversation with a business partner, co-founder, or key employee that didn't go the way they hoped.
Some find me before — when something feels off, the tension is building, and they know a hard conversation is coming but don't know how to have it without making things worse.
If it feels like you can’t find common ground, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible — it means the issues have real stakes.
Now you’re here, and this is exactly the right time.
Some of the people I work with:
Business partners and co-founders navigating misalignment
Entrepreneurs dealing with a difficult employee situation
Anyone facing a relationship inside their business that's become an obstacle
Anyone who wants an outside perspective and a gut check on their options before deciding what to do next
who you are
I know that digging in makes things drag on.
I spent most of my first decade as a lawyer doing it "the usual way" — arguing on behalf of a client, pointing out why the other side was wrong, with lawyers doing most of the talking. And I saw it over and over: things always escalate the moment people stop talking to each other directly.
A few years ago, I found out the hard way. I was in a business partnership that wasn't unfolding the way I'd expected. I was stressed to the max — not because of the work, but because I didn't know how to talk about what felt off.
I could have gone in with "you said this, but now you're doing that." Instead, I asked a different question: Are we still on the same page? What does this look like for you in ten years?
It turned out we just had different visions — not bad faith. Just two people who'd never said the quiet part out loud.
That conversation changed everything for the better. It's the same one I help my clients have when conflict is pulling focus from the business — or from life.
I know this from both sides. I've done it the old way, and I've lived through doing it the better way. That's not just professional experience. It's personal.
been there
I help clients navigate the conversations that can otherwise get in the way — with a business partner, a co-founder, an employee, or anyone whose relationship with you has become a problem you're working around.
From business negotiations to interpersonal conflicts, my role can involve:
Reframing a conversation from argument to shared understanding
Surfacing the blind spots that are hard to see when you're personally invested
Asking the questions you've thought but haven't said out loud
Getting clear on what you actually want — and whether the other person wants the same thing
The goal isn't to keep things as they are. It's to make sure whatever happens next is intentional, informed, and free of the regret of staying quiet.
the approach
I'm still a practicing lawyer, which means I know what your legal options are — and just as importantly, what they're good for and what they're not.
Litigation has its place. It's rarely the place for relationships that still matter, or businesses you still want to run.
I bring legal clarity into the room when it's useful, without turning a hard conversation into a legal one.
legal advice
how it works
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Clarity Session
You don't know where to start. Let's change that. 90 minutes. $340 plus HST.
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Facilitated Conversations
There's an issue that keeps coming up and your conversations haven't cracked it yet. Let's change that. Four weeks. $4,500 plus HST.
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Problem Solving Partner
You're in the middle of something complex — multiple issues, moving parts, and you need a steady hand throughout. $5,400 plus HST per month.
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Talks + Workshops
For teams and leaders who want to build the kind of communication culture that prevents small issues from becoming big ones. Reach out for pricing and availability.
about me
hi, I’m Aileen Furey
As a lawyer and consultant, I dig into the disputes that happen between people — between partners, co-founders, teams and other important relationships. I bring clarity and structure to conversation where good intentions alone haven’t been enough.
My style is candid but kind, curious rather than combative, and always focused on what actually moves things forward. I spot the real issues quickly, explain the stakes clearly, and help you get unstuck - without burning bridges.
(Being the middle child of two rowdy brothers also helped.)
Outside of work, I live on the East Coast with my husband Jared and our family. I love good food, great conversation, and I'll jump in the ocean in any season.
I've worn a few hats - advertiser, lawyer, entrepreneur - and each one taught me the same thing: disagreements are part of life, but it's rarely the conflict itself that does the damage. It's how we handle it.
I’ve seen entrepreneurs spend enormous amounts of time, money, and energy fighting battles the “usual way”, arguing about who is right and who is wrong. I often felt that the whole dispute could have been avoided if someone had helped them have the right conversation at the right time.
Now I'm that person.
get started
There’s a three-step process for every new client:
Book a Discovery Call
No charge, no commitment, fully confidential. We dig into what's happening inside your business, whether I'm the right fit, and what the best path forward looks like. If someone else or a different approach would serve you better, I'll say so.Flat-rate Engagement
No surprises. No clock-watching.
You’ll know the full fee upfront - agreed, transparent, and predictable.Get Started
We lock it into the calendar and get to work. Most clients are in motion within a week.
