Legal strategy for women building bold businesses

You’ve got the vision. We’ve got your back.

Encino Law is a modern law firm serving women entrepreneurs and small businesses in British Columbia. From launching a business to growing a team, we help you make smart, strategic legal decisions with clarity and confidence.

Legal support that grows with your business.

Flat-fee and relationship-based legal services for BC entrepreneurs who want year-round strategy, not last-minute stress.

↓

About Us

Meet Mariela Gutierrez
Principal Lawyer + Founder

I help business owners in British Columbia make legal part of their business strategy, not just something they scramble to fix when problems come up.

Through flat-fee services and ongoing legal partnerships, I provide clear, approachable support that’s aligned with your business goals, whether you're reviewing contracts, protecting your brand, or planning for what’s next.

My clients value long-term relationships and want a lawyer who knows their business, vision, and values, and who can offer guidance like an in-house legal advisor, without the overhead.

Let’s build boldly, together.

Mariela Gutierrez pictured

What we help with

  • We help you choose the right legal structure: sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. Helping you understand liability, taxes, and management of each and handling required filings for you.

  • Contracts set the rules, let’s make sure they work for you. We draft, review agreements that are clear, enforceable, and tailored to your needs.

    Common contracts we handle:
    Service Agreements, NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), Partnership & Shareholder Agreements, Employment & Contractor Agreements, Vendor & Client Agreements, Licensing & Settlement Agreements, Waivers and Releases

  • We help you choose a unique, conflict-free business name and offer guidance on name searches and brand protection strategies, laying a strong legal foundation to protect your brand and intellectual property (IP).

  • For any brick-and-mortar business, your lease is often the most significant contract you'll sign, directly impacting your operations and long-term success. We help landlords and tenants understand, negotiate, or review lease terms, renewals and everything in between. We can work behind the scenes or lead the negotiation for you.

  • Sometimes, you just need to "pick a lawyer's brain" to confidently navigate a business decision. Whether you need to understand a specific legal issue, brainstorm solutions to a challenge, or develop a proactive strategy, we offer focused sessions to help you gain clarity and make informed choices for your business's future.

  • Fast-tracked review for contracts and guidance when timing is critical. Offered at a premium rate.

  • A flexible legal membership for entrepreneurs who want reliable, approachable legal support. Details coming soon.

Build Your Business with Confidence