Encino Foundations Counsel™

Designed for business owners who want ongoing legal support, not just one-off advice. This service helps you navigate contracts, manage risk, and make confident decisions as your business grows, with a trusted lawyer in your corner. Each quarter starts with a planning session where we discuss your goals, followed by ongoing guidance to address key legal needs.

Available quarterly, with limited spots.

Ongoing legal strategy and support for founders who are ready to scale with intention

What’s Included

    • Initial planning call

    • Unlimited asynchronous messaging with your lawyer

    • Monthly 1:1 call

    • Document review with written feedback (Up to 18 pages per quarter)

    • Preferred pricing on additional legal services, if needed

    • Monthly Counsel Circles (Group Q & A sessions)

    • Workshop Pass with live and on-demand access to workshops covering core business legal topics

Who It’s For

Service-based businesses earning up to $349k in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Best suited for solo founders.

Including:

  • wellness and health-adjacent practices

  • creatives

  • consultants

  • coaches

  • retail and product-based brands

  • client-facing businesses.

Apply — Submit a short application when applications open (four times per year) to ensure fit and avoid conflicts.

Meet — Meet virtually with Mariela Gutierrez.

Onboard — Complete onboarding and sign your engagement letter.

Begin — Start the quarter with a planning session, then ongoing support.

How It Works

Applications are accepted four times per year, before the beginning of the quarter. Encino Foundations Counsel™ is a limited-capacity to ensure a high-touch experience. Availability is subject to conflict checks. Apply now to be considered and meet with Mariela Gutierrez.

Pricing: $1700 + tax per quarter