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.

let's talk

Most people find me after a conversation with a co-founder, partner, or key employee went sideways. Or just before it does -when the tension is building and you know a hard talk is coming, but you don't want to make things worse.

If you can't find common ground, it's not impossible. It just means the stakes are high.

I help:

  • Co-founders & Partners navigating misalignment.

  • Entrepreneurs facing a high-stakes negotiation.

  • Leaders who need an outside gut-check before making a major move.

The goal isn’t to pretend the tension isn't there. It's to move through it, so you can get back to business.

you’re in the right place.

let's talk

The Approach: Legal clarity without the fight.

I’m a lawyer. After a decade of doing things “the usual way”, I know what your legal options are. More importantly, I know when those legal options help and when they hurt.

How we flip the script on conflict:

  • Reframe the friction -Turn defensive arguments into shared problem-solving.

  • Surface the blind spots - Uncover the real issues you're too close to see.

  • Say the quiet part out loud - I ask the questions you don’t even realize you don’t know the answers to.

    The goal isn’t to keep things exactly as they are. It’s to make sure whatever happens next is intentional, informed, and free of regret.

So, how do we actually do that?

let's talk

And I know from experience that digging in makes things drag on.

Not only have I argued on behalf of clients, but I went through it myself. I was in a business partnership where things felt off. The stress was paralyzing. But I resisted my lawyer instincts. Instead of walking in with blame about being misled, I asked a simple question: Are we still on the same page?

It turned out we just had different visions, not bad faith. That single, honest conversation changed everything.

I’ve lived conflict from both sides. I know how heavy it feels - and I know the way through.

i’ve been in your shoes

let's talk

how it works

  • Clarity Session

    You don't know where to start. Let's change that. 90 minutes. $340 plus HST.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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There’s a three-step process for every new client:

  1.  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.

  2. Flat-rate Engagement
    No surprises. No clock-watching.
    You’ll know the full fee upfront - agreed, transparent, and predictable.

  3. Get Started
    We lock it into the calendar and get to work. Most clients are in motion within a week.

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