20+ Years of
Business-First Counsel
In-House Insight. Outside Counsel.
OGC isn’t just our firm name — it’s how we work. Our experienced attorneys serve as your Outside General Counsel — providing practical, business-first legal advice to drive results for your business.
Our Story, Our Purpose, Our People
History
Mission
Ethos
History
OGC was founded in 2002 by Jonathan Levitt and Bill Stone, pioneers of the modern general counsel model. Their vision was simple but radical: create a law firm that combines the sophistication of Big Law with the practicality and efficiency of in-house counsel.
Today, that same vision guides a national team of experienced attorneys helping companies – from startups to global enterprises – navigate complex challenges and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Mission
OGC’s mission is to redefine what business clients expect from their lawyers. We deliver partner-level counsel, through a team of former GCs, senior in-house attorneys, and subject-matter experts who know how to balance legal precision with business reality.
By recruiting top talent, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing best-in-class operational support, we stay focused on what matters most: serving as trusted partners to our clients in every challenge and opportunity.
Ethos
At OGC, our ethos is simple: we are Easy To Do Business With (ETDBW) — and we deliver measurable value to our clients.
We strive to make each engagement easier—through flexible arrangements and practical advice that moves the business forward. Our goal isn’t to just be responsive, it’s to be additive.
Guiding OGC Forward
OGC’s leadership team continues to shape the firm with the same innovative spirit that defined our founding — staying true to our model built on practical, business-first counsel while evolving to meet the needs of today’s marketplace.
Greg Williamson,
Managing Partner
Greg oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations and strategic execution, ensuring OGC continues to deliver exceptional legal counsel through experienced lawyers who understand the language of business.
Under Greg’s leadership, OGC has strengthened its partner-only model, expanded its national reach, and built a firm culture grounded in practical advice, operational excellence, and client service.
Read Greg's Bio
Greg Williamson serves as OGC’s Managing Partner, bringing nearly 30 years of combined experience as a lawyer and C-suite executive. His approach, shaped by both military service and corporate leadership, emphasizes clarity, accountability and practical impact. He guides the firm with an eye toward stability and smart adaptation, ensuring that OGC keeps pace with the market while preserving the culture and principles that have defined the firm since its founding.
Before joining OGC, Greg held senior leadership roles including Associate General Counsel for Fidelity National Information Services and Chief Human Resource Officer at both Lender Processing Services (now Black Knight Financial) and Walter Investment Management. He began his legal career at Holland & Knight LLP, after serving as an M1 Abrams Tank Commander in the U.S. Army’s First Infantry Division.
Greg’s leadership is shaped by his military service, where he learned to balance mission with people — a principle he carries into his role at OGC. In recognition of his service and impact, he was named a Veteran Leadership Award winner by Profiles in Diversity Journal in 2024.
Mike Wachholz,
Managing Partner
Mike leads the firm’s growth initiatives, focusing on expanding client relationships, creating new opportunities, and extending OGC’s reach across industries and markets.
Through his leadership, OGC continues to broaden its presence in the legal services market, helping more organizations discover and benefit from the firm’s distinctive, business-minded approach to legal counsel.
Read Mike's Bio
Mike Wachholz serves as OGC’s Managing Partner, bringing more than 20 years of public and private company executive and board leadership experience. Throughout his career, he has focused on building growth-oriented organizations grounded in strong relationships, operational discipline, and exceptional client service. He plays a pivotal role in guiding the firm’s continued expansion while reinforcing OGC’s distinctive, business-minded approach to legal services.
Previously, Mike served as CEO and Chairman of Briefly Legal, an Alpine Investors portfolio company, and as CEO and Board Member of Geometric Results, Inc., a Bain Capital portfolio company, along with holding various other executive and board leadership roles. Across these roles, he has led high-performing teams supporting many of the world’s most recognized brands, driving growth while maintaining a strong focus on service and execution.
Mike began his career as a corporate and securities attorney and investment banker and remains an active member of the Florida and Georgia Bar Associations. He attended the University of Florida, where he earned a B.A. in Economics and a J.D., with honors, from the school’s College of Law.
The Engine Behind OGC
With expertise spanning finance, business development, client success, marketing, and administration, our business operations leaders keep OGC running strong — allowing attorneys to focus where it counts: on our clients.
What Our Clients Say
“Our OGC employment attorney is hands down the best attorney I’ve ever worked with — on any legal matter. In just four years, we’ve grown from a few employees to more than 4,000 across 45 states, and that growth has brought incredible complexity. Like a true business partner, she instinctively starts with our business needs first and then builds the legal framework to get it done. She’s also incredibly responsive and meticulous. Plus, OGC offers access to other subject matter experts whenever we need it — and at tremendous value. It’s money well spent.”
“Our OGC is an invaluable resource to our Legal team here at BeyondTrust. I personally have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects and she consistently brings to bear her years of technology and privacy experience to help us solution our most complicated matters. She is a true professional with a pragmatic approach to getting business done and I highly recommend her as a key “go-to” resource to round out any legal, compliance, and risk efforts companies face today.”
“As a fast-growing company in the data privacy and security space, building trust with our customers is at the heart of our business model. Our OGC gets this — and it shows in the quality of advice we receive on every matter. He is more than just our outside counsel; he is fully invested in our success, working closely with key stakeholders on day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, including most recently helping us revise our contracting approach to reduce friction with fewer redlines and turns of the agreement. This has translated into real dollars as we are able to more quickly onboard customers while promoting even greater trust with our customers. We trust him implicitly to help us manage risk, protect our assets, and move the business forward with confidence.”
“As an EdTech company managing student data across 50+ countries, data privacy compliance is absolutely critical. The complexity of navigating hundreds of U.S. federal, state, and industry-specific privacy laws—on top of international regulations—required expertise we didn’t have in-house. We needed a privacy pilot to guide us, and that’s exactly what we found in our OGC, who now serves as both our privacy counsel and our Data Protection Officer. His experience has been a game-changer, giving us the confidence and structure to scale compliantly. Without a doubt, one of the smartest investments we’ve made!”
Meet Our OGCs
OGC isn’t just our firm name — it’s who we are. Our attorneys include former GCs and senior in-house counsel, as well as subject-matter experts. They’ve managed risk across industries, led functions and know how to deliver advice that drives business results.
News & Notables
Explore recent news, honors, and stories featuring our team and our work.
OGC Appoints Mike Wachholz as Managing Partner to Lead Next Phase of National Growth
OGC’s 2025 Year in Review: The In-House-Minded Legal Model Becomes Essential
OGC Strategically Expands Sector Expertise with Sports, Entertainment & Media Practice Launch
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