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. 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 entrepreneurs who want year-round strategy, not last-minute stress.
Providing virtual legal services to entrepreneurs across Metro Vancouver and British Columbia
About Us
Meet Mariela Gutierrez
Principal Lawyer + Founder
I help small businesses 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 business 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.
Let’s build boldly, together.
Legal Workshops for Entrepreneurs
Our workshops help women entrepreneurs and small business owners learn corporate and business law essentials with year-round, bite-sized insights to keep you ahead.
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What we help with
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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 -
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.