Fractional CLO Services
Executive-Level Legal Leadership—Without the Full-Time Overhead
Through this offering, Eric M. Myers, Esq, JD, MIBA steps into the role of a strategic legal leader, working alongside founders, executives, and boards to guide complex decisions, build legal infrastructure, and proactively manage risk—on a flexible, scalable basis. This is not traditional legal representation. It is embedded legal leadership, tailored to the realities of your business.
Our Services
What Is a Fractional CLO?
A Fractional Chief Legal Officer serves as a senior legal executive on a part-time or project-based basis, delivering the insight and judgment of in-house legal leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Professor Myers integrates directly into your decision-making process—bringing structure, foresight, and clarity to legally sensitive moments. Unlike outside counsel, who react to isolated issues, a Fractional CLO:
Understands your business model and objectives
Anticipates legal challenges before they arise
Aligns legal strategy with commercial goals
Acts as a trusted advisor to leadership
Fractional CLO Services
Executive-Level Legal Leadership—Without
the Full-Time Overhead
Growing businesses often reach a critical point where legal decisions directly shape strategy, revenue, and risk—yet hiring a full-time Chief Legal Officer may be premature, inefficient, or unnecessary.
Through this offering, Eric M. Myers, Esq, JD, MIBA steps into the role of a strategic legal leader, working alongside founders, executives, and boards to guide complex decisions, build legal infrastructure, and proactively manage risk—on a flexible, scalable basis. This is not traditional legal representation. It is embedded legal leadership, tailored to the realities of your business.
Our Services
What Is a Fractional CLO?
A Fractional Chief Legal Officer serves as a senior legal executive on a part-time or project-based basis, delivering the insight and judgment of in-house legal leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Professor Myers integrates directly into your decision-making process—bringing structure, foresight, and clarity to legally sensitive moments. Unlike outside counsel, who react to isolated issues, a Fractional CLO:
Understands your business model and objectives
Anticipates legal challenges before they arise
Aligns legal strategy with commercial goals
Acts as a trusted advisor to leadership
Practical legal leadership
How This Service Is Different
This service is designed for organizations that need judgment, perspective, and leadership, not just documents or dispute resolution. The result is practical legal leadership that enables growth rather than slowing it down. As your Fractional CLO, Eric M. Myers:
Thinks like an executive, not just a lawyer
Focuses on prevention, leverage, and long-term positioning
Balances legal caution with business momentum
Communicates clearly with non-legal stakeholders
Efficient. Focused. Aligned
Core Responsibilities & Strategic Support
Legal Strategy & Executive Decision Support
Professor Myers works directly with leadership to:
Support high-stakes executive decisions
Assess risk versus opportunity in real time
Evaluate legal implications of strategic initiatives
Serve as a sounding board for founders and principals
Contract Oversight & Risk Allocation
The Fractional CLO role ensures consistency and strategy across all agreements by:
Identifying systemic risk patterns
Supporting negotiation strategy
Ensuring alignment with business priorities
Establishing contract standards and approval frameworks
Governance, Compliance & Internal Structure
Strong internal governance protects leadership and increases organizational credibility. Services include:
Advising executives on fiduciary responsibilities
Establishing internal policies & decision-making protocols
Supporting compliance awareness without operational paralysis
Strengthening internal accountability structures
Dispute Prevention & Escalation Management
Many disputes escalate due to delayed or fragmented legal input. As Fractional CLO, Professor Myers:
Identifies early warning signs of conflict
Designs response strategies before positions harden
Integrates negotiation and ADR approaches
Coordinates with outside counsel when escalation is unavoidable
Ideal Clients for
Fractional CLO Services
Growth-stage companies
Cross-Border Business Operations
Founder-led businesses
Family-owned enterprises
Startups preparing for scale or investment
Steps to connect
Why Eric M. Myers
as Your Fractional CLO?
A Rare Blend of Law, Business, and Teaching
With credentials as Esq, JD, and MIBA, Professor Myers brings:
Flexible, Discreet, and Aligned With Your Goals
This is a partnership—not a transaction. Engagements are:
Handled with strict confidentiality
Focused on long-term value creation
Scalable as your business evolves
Structured to match your operational needs
Executive-level legal judgment
Business fluency and strategic thinking
The ability to explain complex issues clearly to leadership teams
Steps to connect
Why Eric M. Myers
as Your Fractional CLO?
A Rare Blend of Law, Business, and Teaching
With credentials as Esq, JD, and MIBA, Professor Myers brings:
Scalable as your business evolves
Handled with strict confidentiality
Focused on long-term value creation
Structured to match your operational needs
Flexible, Discreet, and Aligned With Your Goals
This is a partnership—not a transaction. Engagements are:
Executive-level legal judgment
Business fluency and strategic thinking
The ability to explain complex issues clearly to leadership teams
Steps to connect
How the Engagement Works
Strategic Assessment
Understanding your business, risk profile, and priorities
Role Definition
Clarifying scope, involvement level, and communication flow
Integration
Ongoing participation in executive and legal decision-making
Optimization
Refining systems, contracts, and processes over time
Ongoing Advisory
Continued support as your organization grows
Steps to connect
How the Engagement Works
Strategic Assessment
Understanding your business, risk profile, and priorities
Role Definition
Clarifying scope, involvement level, and communication flow
Integration
Ongoing participation in executive and legal decision-making
Optimization
Refining systems, contracts, and processes over time
Ongoing Advisory
Continued support as your organization grows
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as hiring outside counsel?
No. Outside counsel addresses specific matters. A Fractional CLO provides ongoing strategic legal leadership.
How many hours per month does this service require?
Engagements are customized based on business needs and complexity.
Can this replace a full-time in-house lawyer?
For many growing companies, yes—at least until scale or complexity requires a full-time CLO.
Will you work with our existing lawyers?
Absolutely. Professor Myers often coordinates with outside counsel to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Is this suitable for early-stage startups?
Yes. Early legal structure and guidance can prevent costly mistakes later.
Legal leadership that scales with your business.
Explore Fractional CLO Support
If your organization needs legal leadership that understands business realities, Fractional CLO Services offer a strategic advantage. Book a confidential consultation with Eric M. Myers, Esq, JD, MIBA to explore how this role can support your growth—on your terms.
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