Careers
A different way to practice law. A different way to build a career.
About Us
Fornaro Law is an entrepreneurial bleeding edge law firm that through its Outside General Counsel model defies traditional ways of practicing law and transforms the way business clients perceive and consume legal services. OGC provides advisory and legal counsel to middle market, family offices and publicly traded companies that value tailored and long-lasting relationship with their legal counsel. OGC is perfect and critical for fast growing entrepreneurs.
We are focused solely on our clients' needs. We are not satisfied unless we are adding value. We not only help resolve issues that have occurred for our clients but also set up structures that help prevent or mitigate issues from occurring in the future. We want clients to win and we are committed to ensuring that happens.
This is not a traditional legal role.
If you’re ready to move beyond traditional practice and operate at a higher level—we should talk.
This is not a traditional legal role.
If you feel like you’ve become:
- a cog in a system
- buried behind layers of review
- or disconnected from real decision-making
you’re not alone. There’s a different way to practice law.
You didn’t become an attorney to:
- sit in the background
- process work without context
- or operate on a billable hour treadmill
You want:
- a voice in decisions
- direct client interaction
- meaningful impact
That instinct is right.
What We Built
At Fornaro Law, we’ve built a different model.
We operate as Outside General Counsel (OGC)—a system designed to bring clarity, alignment, and structure to complex business decisions.
This means:
- you are involved earlier
- you think beyond legal silos
- you operate inside real business decisions
What Makes This Different
This is not about doing more legal work. It’s about doing better work.
You will:
- work directly with business owners and executives
- take ownership of client relationships
- help structure decisions—not just document them
- develop judgment, not just technical skill
As one of our attorneys put it: “We are empowered to interact with clients and take care of issues—we’re told we need your energy now.”
How We Think
Everything we do is grounded in:
These aren’t concepts.
They are how decisions get made here.
What We Expect
This environment is not for everyone.
We look for people who are:
- Problem solvers — not task completers
- Learners — constantly improving
- Adaptable — comfortable with changing environments
- Proactive — they don’t wait to be told what to do
- Creative and innovative — willing to think differently
- High-energy and collaborative — they elevate the team around them
What You’ll Gain
If you thrive here, you will:
- develop real-world business judgment
- work on sophisticated, high-level matters
- build direct relationships with clients
- expand beyond traditional legal silos
- grow faster than you would in most firms
You won’t just practice law.
You’ll learn how businesses actually operate.
The Environment
We are building an environment where:
- your intellect is respected
- your creativity is encouraged
- your growth is intentional
- your voice matters
We invest in:
- technology that makes work more efficient
- systems that reduce friction
- people who want to improve themselves and others
This is a place where people don’t work hard because they have to—but because they get to.
Growth Path
We believe in self-actualization through practice.
Your development will include:
- learning to think across legal, business, and relationships
- taking ownership of client matters early
- building your own network and client base
- contributing to firm growth
- mentoring and teaching others over time
Growth here is not theoretical. It’s built into how we operate.
Who Thrives Here
People who:
- want to be in the room where decisions are made
- are curious about how businesses actually work
- are comfortable being challenged
- want to build something—not just maintain it
Who This Is Not For
People who:
- want predictable, repetitive work
- prefer heavy hierarchy and layers of approval
- are uncomfortable with ambiguity
- want to stay purely technical
If you’re ready to move beyond traditional practice and operate at a higher level—we should talk.
Open Positions
Fornaro Law is Hiring
Open Positions
OGC Attorneys Needed in the Following Practice Areas :
Outside General Counsel (OGC) Attorney - To learn more about these positions, click here
You May Be a Great Fit If You:
We're not your typical firm, and this isn't your typical attorney role. Our OGC Attorneys serve as legal minds, business advisors, and networking powerhouses all rolled into one.
If you:
- Thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments
- Have strong drafting skills and love to find and avoid contractual landmines
- Believe "outside general counsel" means being inside the client's business strategy
- Communicate clearly, execute quickly, and love solving problems
- Want to build long-term impact with clients, not just cases
- Have experience handling mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, and business succession planning
- Have experience in logistics, transportation, or know your way around a trucking contract
We would make a great team! Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to Valerie Walls: Valerie@fornarolaw.com
If you don’t see a position that’s right for you but are still interested in learning more about career opportunities with Fornaro Law, please contact us!
Ready to Join Fornaro Law?
Qualified applicants please reply via email with your cover letter, resume, and references to Valerie Walls: Valerie@fornarolaw.com.
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