Practical Legal Counsel. Business-Minded Advice.

 

Churay Legal Advisors bridges the gap between inside and outside counsel, delivering pragmatic legal and business advice that helps companies move forward with confidence.

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We provide experienced, flexible legal support that integrates seamlessly with your organization—without the cost structure of Big Law or the limitations of traditional staffing models.

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What We Do

In-House Experience. Outside Perspective.

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Our principal attorney, Dan Churay, brings more than 35 years of experience, having started his career at a premier “Big Law” firm before serving as general counsel to three different Fortune 500® companies. He understands how legal advice works in the real world—where business realities, risk and speed matter.

 

He can support companies as:

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• Interim General Counsel

• Fractional General Counsel for smaller or growing enterprises or pre-IPO companies

• Project-Based Counsel to supplement existing legal teams

 

His engagements are flexible and tailored to your needs, allowing you to complete projects and address legal demands without adding a permanent line-item cost to your legal function.

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How We Work

Integrated. Accessible. Accountable.

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As contract in-house counsel, Dan can work directly with your business units and departments—no additional internal legal interface required. He can act as your legal advisor while keeping your general counsel or designated executives fully informed.

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In many engagements, he integrates directly into your organization, with company email addresses and system access, enabling seamless communication and collaboration with company personnel.

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Working Alongside Your Outside Counsel

Smarter Use of Legal Spend.

 

Dan is not here to replace your outside counsel. When specialized expertise is required—for litigation, complex transactions or highly technical matters—outside counsel remains essential.

 

Dan adds value by:

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• Helping you select the right outside counsel

• Managing scope and efficiency

• Performing many tasks at an inside-counsel rate

• Coordinating information requests and internal responses

 

The result is more focused outside counsel work, better cost control and stronger outcomes.

 

Why Churay Legal Advisors?

Legal Judgment with Business Insight.

 

Dan combines deep legal expertise with real business experience.  Dan has served as:

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• CEO of a public company

• CHRO of a public company

• A director on two public and three private company boards

• A member of all three standing public company board committees: Audit, Governance & Compensation

 

He has led or supported:

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• P&Ls and corporate development functions

• HR and internal audit departments

• Finance and accounting operations

 

This blend of legal and operational experience allows him to deliver practical, business-oriented advice at a value point significantly below traditional Big Law.

 

Beyond Legal Advice

Building Stronger Legal Functions.

 

Dan can help companies design and implement effective:

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• Legal processes

• Risk management frameworks

• Compliance programs

 

He also mentors and trains both legal and non-legal personnel, ensuring these systems are understood, adopted, and sustainable over time.

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Experience That Matters

Tested in Complex, High-Stakes Situations.

 

Dan has guided companies and boards through challenging and complex matters, including:

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• M&A and transaction integration

• Divestitures and joint ventures

• Proxy contests and board-level disputes

• Debt restructurings

• FCPA investigations

• HR compliance challenges

• Emerging regulatory regimes

 

He has been through the “Eye of the Hurricane” with his clients—and he is prepared to be there for you.

 

Let’s Talk

Practical. Efficient. On your terms.