lawyer for non-adversarial entrepreneurs.
Advice + problem solving for entrepreneurs who want outcomes (not arguments) when issues show up inside their business.
Plain language. Clear options. Decisions you can stand behind.
Most legal issues don't start as “legal problems”. They start as miscommunication. An ambiguous term, unclear expectations, or undefined outcomes. That’s why I take a different approach than most lawyers.
I work with business owners and leaders on how they approach difficult conversations, manage tension, and shape outcomes. I bring an external perspective to conflicts that feel stuck from the inside - using common sense solutions, plain language, and practical next steps. My clients want outcomes, not arguments.
Most of my clients have already tried to work things out on their own. Those conversations went in circles, created more tension, or just didn't stick. That's not a failure. It means the conflict has real stakes and real complexity. You don't need a better argument, you need structure.
I bring the legal clarity, the framework, and the structure you need to have the conversation that actually resolves things - not just delays the next flare up.
Here's the thing: most disputes never make it to court anyway. They get resolved through conversation (eventually). Let's skip the posturing, the legal letters, and the escalation. Let's get talking.
the approach
who you are
You're a non-adversarial entrepreneur.
Maybe your co-founder relationship has shifted and you're not sure how to move forward. Maybe a business partner is pulling in a different direction and conversations keep going nowhere. Or there's issues with your team that everyone can feel but no one knows how to address directly.
You've probably already tried to work it out. And it didn't quite land.
You're not trying to “win” a fight. You want next steps that are practical, informed, and shaped by common sense. You're not interested in advice that puts everyone on the defense and makes court more likely.
You want a real resolution. One that's clear, fair, and doesn't require blowing up the relationship to get there.
That's exactly who I work with.
how it works
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Clarity Session
One session. One problem. If you're not sure what you're dealing with - legally or practically - this is where we start. You'll walk away with a clear read on the situation and a concrete path forward.
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Facilitated Conversations
Some conflicts need more than goodwill - they need structure. I guide the people involved through conversations that have been stuck, heated, or circular, so you can actually get to resolution.
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Problem Solving Partner
Most issues don't resolve in a single conversation. They shift, escalate, or resurface. This is ongoing support for the disputes that need a steady hand - regular check-ins and real-time guidance when things develop.
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Talks + Workshops
Practical, engaging sessions for teams and leadership groups on navigating conflict, having difficult conversations, and building the kind of communication culture that prevents small issues from becoming big ones.
about me
hi, I’m Aileen Furey
As a lawyer and consultant, I work with non-adversarial entrepreneurs on the disputes happening inside their business — between partners, co-founders, shareholders, and within their teams. I bring legal clarity and structured conversation to situations where goodwill alone hasn'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: 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.
