Claire Christie
Attorney at Law
Colorado
OK
"Claire is diligent and does the job right"
About
My experience as Founder & COO of a distillery gives me rare, practical insight into contracts, compliance, and business operations. Recent work includes multi-member LLCs, Operating Agreements, Service and Contractor Agreements, Easements, Land Trusts, and… read more Asset-Protection Structures. I deliver polished, reliable work that helps clients move quickly and confidently.
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"Claire went over and beyond for us! We would definitely utilize her services in the future!"
"Claire was extremely thorough, responsive, and detail-oriented throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand not just the documents themselves, but the broader structure and intent behind what I’m building, which made a huge difference in the quality of her work. Her ability to translate complex legal considerations into clear, practical guidance was especially valuable. The revisions and supporting materials she provided gave me a much stronger foundation to move forward confidently, both from a legal and operational standpoint. Communication was smooth and timely, and she was always open to feedback and adjustments along the way. Overall, I highly recommend Claire to anyone looking for thoughtful, high-quality legal support, especially for early-stage products where clarity and structure really matter."
"Claire was very helpful with business compliance questions. She took the time to understand my situation, asked the right questions, and gave clear, practical guidance. Her input helped get everything into a compliant state so I could move forward, and I was able to get approved. Would definitely work with her again."
"Claire was great to work with. She understood my platform model right away and provided a focused, strategic review of my agreement rather than just surface-level edits. She helped strengthen key areas like liability separation, payment structure, and non-circumvention while keeping everything clean and aligned with how the business actually operates. Very professional, responsive, and easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend her."
"Absolutely amazing Claire was extremely knowledgeable about my issue and was quick to get me exactly what I needed. I couldn’t recommend her higher"
"Claire was very clear communicating when she would have drafts finalized and was knowledgeable about how to restructure edits; she offered us good advice when we lacked knowledge. She also delivered on time and was highly efficient producing for us an agreement that was unique to our needs. Overall joy to work with and we appreciate her work."
Work History
Christie Advising
Founder & Principal Attorney
Dec 2023 - Present
I provide contract drafting, commercial agreements, entity structuring, and outside general counsel support for startups, small businesses, and founder-led companies. Known for precision, business-focused drafting, and fast turnaround on high-quality legal work.
Daily Objective Distillery
Co-Founder & COO
Nov 2023 - Aug 2025
Oversaw contracts, licensing, compliance, vendor agreements, and long-term operational planning for a craft distillery. Built practical expertise in commercial agreements, regulatory requirements, and managing legal needs within a growing, founder-led business.
MycoTechnology, Inc
Corporate Counsel
May 2022 - Sep 2023
Supported all business units with contract drafting, commercial negotiations, and risk management. Advised on privacy, IP, employment, and compliance for domestic and international operations. Built modern templates and SOPs to streamline legal ops and supported executive teams on strategic initiatives.
University of Nevada, Reno
Adjunct Professor
Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
Taught an upper-level course on contracts, compliance, labor issues, and governance in sport industries. Created practical, business-focused curriculum and advised students pursuing careers in law, compliance, and leadership.