Her Corporate Counsel, powered by Mancabelli Law
Work with an experienced attorney offering embedded fractional general counsel and project-based support.
Fractional General Counsel
In-House Temporary Coverage
Flat-fees for One-Off Transactions
Business Litigation Consultations
Startup Legal Strategy

Contracts and Business Law, New York State
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At Her Corporate Counsel, powered by Mancabelli Law, we provide the following legal services.
FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL
Ongoing strategic legal support without the cost of in-house counsel
Ideal for companies scaling fast, facing complex legal risks or working through high-stakes decisions. You get consistent, embedded guidance - including contract reviews, governance support, and risk management - all for a flat monthly fee.
✔️ Contract strategy and systems
✔️ Corporate governance
✔️ Customized legal roadmap
✔️ Direct access to your attorney for real-time issues
Flat monthly rate. 90-day onboarding. Six-month commitment recommended.
PROJECT-BASED LEGAL SUPPORT
Experienced legal help, when and where you need it
Ideal for businesses that need targeted legal support without a monthly commitment.
✔️ Business formation in New York
✔️ Contract drafting and negotiation
✔️ One-time transactions
✔️ Legal audits or clean-up projects
✔️ One-off strategic consults
Flexible, as-needed engagements.
START-UP LEGAL STRATEGY
A six-month plan to launch your business with confidence
Build your business on solid legal footing with step-by-step support.
✔️ Month 1: Kickoff and Strategy, including formation in New York
✔️ Month 2: Build Your BAIL Network - Banker, Accountant, Insurance, Lawyer
✔️ Month 3: Business Planning
✔️ Month 4: Contracts
✔️ Month 5: Vendors
✔️ Month 6: Launch
Six-month commitment.

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About Her Corporate Counsel, powered by Mancabelli Law
FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL FAQ
Everything you want to know about how it works
What is fractional general counsel?
It’s ongoing, strategic legal support without the full-time cost. You get an experienced attorney embedded in your business, offering consistent legal guidance aligned with your goals, all for a flat monthly rate.
How is this different from hiring a law firm?
Traditional law firms are often hired for a single task, or a series of tasks. Some law firm relationships are reactive, most often billed hourly, and you might not even know who’s doing the work. With fractional general counsel, you get me and my 25 years of experience - during planned check-ins, executive meetings, and when you need me - as a strategic partner who knows your business inside and out.
How does billing work?
Fractional general counsel is billed at a flat monthly rate with no hourly clock. In the first 90 days, there’s limited rollover flexibility to help you ramp up. After that, time resets each month to encourage consistent engagement. This isn’t about squeezing hours - it’s about staying proactive so legal doesn’t fall behind your growth.
What kinds of legal work do you handle?
I focus on contracts, governance, risk management, and advising on key team relationships - including founders, executives, and contractors. I don’t litigate, but I use my litigation background to help you avoid court. If litigation becomes necessary, I oversee the legal strategy and help build the right team.
Can you work with our in-house counsel or existing firm?
Yes. I often partner with in-house legal teams or outside firms. I help coordinate efforts, streamline communication, and ensure your legal strategy stays aligned with your business goals. Many clients find they rely less on outside firms once we’ve built the right internal systems.
What’s the commitment?
We start with a 90-day onboarding period. From there, a six-month minimum is recommended to build the right systems and deliver long-term value.
WHY WE SERVE WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES
Her Corporate Counsel focuses on supporting women-owned businesses, not to exclude, but to celebrate the way women lead with empathy, the way they are open to connection on a deeper level, and the way they build their businesses with their heart and soul.
OUR CORE VALUES
Authenticity | Candor | Equity | Precision | Spirit
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Meet the team
Our happiest clients are proactive and informed business owners.
They have a clear vision for their business and they plan ahead to minimize risk and maximize success.

Patti Mancabelli
Attorney
Patti has more than 25 years of experience practicing business law. Her approach is grounded in building authentic relationships with clients and understanding the bigger picture of their business goals. She offers strategic guidance that goes beyond legal advice, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.

Anne Romanello
Paralegal & Practice Manager
Anne brings an array of skills and experience to the firm. She has managed at a fortune 500 company; ran her own company; and guided many prospective business owners in pursuit of their dream to become their own boss.
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