Columbia, Maryland, United States
Most entrepreneurs avoid calling their lawyer because they’re afraid the clock starts ticking the moment they say "hello." So you fumble around "figuring it out" for yourself asking: • What if this contract has a hidden trap? • What if my HR policies aren’t compliant? • What if someone steals my brand? • What if I need legal advice but can’t justify a $5,000 retainer this month? But working with my firm is like having a general counsel on your team — without the overhead of hiring one. Here's what that looks like in practice: → Need a contract reviewed before you sign? Send it over. → Hiring your first employee and not sure what you need? Let's talk it through. → Ready to trademark your brand or methodology? We'll handle it. → Concerned about a vendor agreement? Ask the question. No clock running. I’m Aisha Jorge Massengill, and I’m changing how small business owners experience legal counsel. At Sedgwick Andrews, we’ve traded the billable hour for a partnership model that actually makes sense for your bottom line. I bring nearly 30 years of employment law experience — including in-house work at large corporations and on-the-ground counsel for small businesses — combined with the SHRM-SCP certification that means I understand the human side of business as well as the legal side. HOW I HELP YOU GROW: Through subscription-based legal services and transparent flat-fee pricing, I serve as your Fractional General Counsel. I don't just "fix problems"—I build the legal infrastructure that prevents them. MY SPECIALTIES: ✅ Subscription Legal Plans: Ongoing access for the questions that pop up daily. No surprise bills. ✅ Contract Strategy: Drafting and negotiating agreements that protect your interests, not just "legalese." ✅ HR & Employment Law: Navigating the complexities of hiring, compliance, and workplace strategy (SHRM-SCP certified). ✅ Risk Mitigation: Identifying the "landmines" in your business before you step on them. Stop guessing. Start scaling with the confidence that your legal foundation is rock solid. READY TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS? 📩 Message me here on LinkedIn 🗓️ Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/aisha-massengill-sedgwickandrews/networking-connection 📍 Serving entrepreneurs in MD, VA, PA, OH, and GA 📋 Subscription & flat-fee legal services — no billable hour anxiety 🎙️ Host: Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast 🌐 Learn more: www.sedgwickandrews.com I've always believed that access to quality legal support shouldn't depend on the size of your company.
Sedgwick Andrews exists because growing businesses deserve the same quality of legal counsel as the Fortune 500 — without the Fortune 500 price tag. Through subscription and flat-fee legal services, I serve as fractional general counsel for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Georgia. My clients are founders, operators, and business owners who are serious about protecting what they've built and growing without legal fear. What I do for clients: → Contract drafting, review, and negotiation — so founders stop signing agreements they don't fully understand → Employment law counsel — from first hire to termination, including handbook drafts, classification reviews, and compliance → LLC structure and entity formation — making sure the legal foundation actually protects personal assets → Trademark registration and IP protection — for brand names, frameworks, and methodologies → Workplace investigations and HR compliance training → Ongoing legal strategy — as a thought partner, not just a vendor Pricing model: Subscription plans starting at $1,250/month. Flat-fee services for defined projects. No billable hour surprises. States licensed: MD, VA, PA Podcast: "Do Small Business Like a Big Boss" Schedule a consult: sedgwickandrews.com
Teaching the next generation of legal professionals how employment law intersects with real-world business decisions — with a focus on the practical application that matters most to growing organizations. Topics covered: workplace investigations, employee classification, FCRA compliance, at-will employment, Title VII, and emerging DEI legal landscape.
Manage and oversee the organization's global labor, employment and immigration matters. Cultivate collaborative relationships with HR and corporate leaders in support of legal compliance and best practices. Provide counseling and advice on the full life cycle of employment from hiring to termination. Provide advice on day-to-day employee relations matters, non-compete agreements, performance management and discipline. Provide full scope of legal advice and risk assessment relative to the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Title VII, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Provide training on a variety of employment related topics. Conduct workplace investigations. Strategize, plan and execute against various corporate initiatives.