All those “helpful resources” you’ve been downloading, saving, and forgetting about? They’re not gonna rescue you from a potential legal emergency. It’s great that you’ve got a full folder of “ammo” — but are you going to remember to use it? It’s probably time you found a legal solution you actually WANT to read, so the info will STICK.
I know we’re not best friends , but I do feel comfortable enough to tell you this:
founder's
edition
(yet)
Running a creative business is all fun and games until Legal gets involved. 👀
As small business owners, you and I both know how much of a privilege it is that we get to do what we love as a job — and we both know how pretty much all we want to focus on is that piece of it.
…not the hard parts, or the boring parts, like navigating intellectual property laws, and trademarks, and tax compliance, and FTC disclosures, anddd I can tell your eyes are already glazing over just reading all this right now.
So, it’s a silly little thing we push to the side, save for later, and pray never comes up.
Until it does.
And it’s not so fun-and-games anymore when all you want to do is the creative part of your job, but you have to deal with a legal snafu or snag in the plan.
BUT HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT ON YOUR OWN?!
The law doesn’t care if you didn’t know,
or if you didn’t mean to.
RULES ARE RULES.
The complexity (and volume!) of legal issues you could face in your business is enough to overwhelm anyone, but, no, it shouldn’t be that complex.
It’s easy to take a reactive approach to the legal stuff when you don’t know how to proactively prevent them, but how are you supposed to do that when you don’t even know where to start?
You’ve picked up on things here and there that you know you’re “supposed” to do - but you’re constantly nervous whether or not you’ve actually got all your ducks in a row.
You’re not the only one wondering “wait, does everyone else actually know all the legal stuff we’re supposed to know, or…?”
before you freak out....
And you’re definitely not the only one worrying about how, exactly, you’re gonna figure it out before it’s too late.
THE LEGALZINE
THE LEGALZINE
THE LEGALZINE
THE LEGALZINE
introducing....
A monthly magazine-style legal resource for creatives who want support in predicting, understanding, preparing for, and navigating the legal elements of their businesses.
With clear, actionable legal advice that demystifies complex legal topics and bridges the knowledge gap, you’ll finally feel confident in and capable of handling any situation.
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Legal is a nonnegotiable part of doing business — so it should be nonnegotiable that the legal piece has to be affordable, accessible, and FUN.
what's included in the legalzine
01
THE GAME CORNER
Fun, educational games like crossword puzzles, pop quizzes, and more!
02
legal horoscopes
Tailored compliance tips for various niches, changing every month like your horoscope
GUEST EXPERT ARTICLES
Insights and tips from industry experts to support your biz development
03
CLASSIC MAG QUIZZES
An interactive way to understand how your business and the law fit together
04
05
THE LEGAL STACK: WHAT TO SAY DURING A LEGAL PROBLEM
Templates, checklists, and swipe copy to use, so you can build your legal toolkit
06
MINI COURSES
One video training covering a specific issue in depth (plus the cliff’s notes!)
07
easy challenges
Actionable plans to help implement what you’ve learned in the ‘zine
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Personal insights and relatable stories from the Founder (hi, me!) for you to learn from
08
09
FAST (FUN) FACTS
Must-know, up-to-date info so you can easily learn about that issue’s topic in a flash
10
LOGIC PROBLEMS
Thought-provoking questions to help you reflect and realign your marketing with your ethics
THE ROUNDUP
A curated list of essential legal resources and tools to support your business
11
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TOPICS WE’RE COVERING THIS YEAR IN THE ‘ZINE:
Pricing and Discount Strategies
Navigating Online Reviews and Testimonials
Client/Customer Management
Dispute Resolution
Year-End Business Audits & Tax Prep
Legal Goal-Setting For The New Year
Partnerships and Collaborations
Influencer and Affiliate Marketing
Reviewing and Updating Contracts
Storefront Legalities for eCommerce and Online Products
Legally Hiring and Managing Independent Contractors
Negotiation Strategies
Navigating Digital Product Launches
Copyright Essentials & Infringement Issues
Every issue of The Legalzine is centered around ONE issue, so we can really dive in and make sure you learn everything you need to know about that topic.
Whenever I teach anything — whether it’s to a client, a group, an audience, or my community — I always tell them there are 3 important things I want them to do:
First, we identify the issue together. Then, we make sure you understand how the topic relates to your business. And finally, you need to implement what you learned. Nothing happens if you don’t actually do the thing — which is why, when I created this magazine, it was important to me to make it as implementable as possible.
IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, AND IMPLEMENT.
empowered
relieved
equipped
WITH THE LEGALZINE TO SUPPORT YOU, YOU’LL FEEL...
By all of your legal knowledge, making business decisions easier, and confidence stronger.
Knowing you have a trusted resource to turn to for accessible legal guidance and support.
To proactively anticipate, prevent, and navigate any legal issues before they become major problems.
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"SO, UM — I THINK I WANT IT, BUT... WHAT EXACTLY IS IT?"
The Legalzine is a monthly digital magazine designed to make legal compliance — aka all the legal stuff biz owners have to know about — accessible, actionable, and FUN (yes, really!) for online entrepreneurs, coaches, and creative business owners.
It’s not just a magazine, though.
It’s more like a membership-style subscription to legal education, AND training videos, AND legal templates, AND legal swipe copy to keep you out of a legal bind.
& on top of all that? You get access to the legal strategy you need to actually keep your business protected, and set you up to scale safely.
This isn’t a legal textbook— it’s a LEGAL
Less stuffy lawyer doc, more Teen Vogue.
(AND THAT’S THE ENTIRE POINT.)
So, even though each issue is packed with just as much information as a textbook, it’ll feel like you’re reading a magazine — with cute little quizzes, crosswords, guest features, interviews, product recs, cover stories, and all.
Remember how much you loved flipping through your favorite magazine back in your tween years? Looking forward to the new issue every month? Skipping straight to your horoscope to find out your destiny? That’s the energy I’m bringing to this magazine.
magazine.
ISSUE SPOTTING
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
CONTRACT LITERACY
BOUNDARY SETTING
PROACTIVE LEGAL PLANNING
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
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Learn to identify potential legal problems before they escalate into something you have to “deal with.”
Gain a better understanding of how to make your marketing and business practices legally compliant.
Determine how to set and maintain boundaries with clients + collaborators (and within your business).
Never feel confused about creating or understanding contracts again, so your business’s interests can always be protected.
Learn how to anticipate legal needs and prepare accordingly, rather than simply reacting to issues when they come up (in a panic, probably).
Develop the confidence to handle the legal aspects of your business, so you can be more decisive, be a better leader, and a happier biz owner.
Hi, I’m Amber—
I’m also the creator of the Internet’s first FUN way to learn about the legal piece of owning a business.
But before I built The Legalzine, my focus was helping clients get 👏things 👏 done 👏 the right way.
From defending clients navigating potential lawsuits to supporting clients launching their dream businesses to arming clients with rock-solid legal contracts, I’ve done it all — which means I’ve seen it all, and helped clients in all walks of life through it all.
I’ve even been through the trenches myself, on both sides of the journey — being the lawyers suing businesses, and being a business lawyer myself — so I know just how important it is to feel like you know everything about how to protect yourself in the event of a legal emergency.
That’s why it’s SO important to me to help you succeed, with something that’s genuinely EASY for YOU to navigate on your own.
There’s nothing more empowering than having the knowledge to take on the world, and WIN — and I’m so grateful I get to give you that gift.
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and I’m an “I’ll handle it” kind of lawyer.
I don’t want to be your lawyer,
I want to be your lawyer friend.
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WHAT’S ON THE DOCKET FOR THE UPCOMING ISSUE:
✓ Learning the art of transparent pricing that attracts customers and satisfies the FTC.
✓ Developing processes for regular audits of your pricing structures and promotional materials.
✓ Feeling more confident in your sales efforts, knowing your pricing and promotions are legally sound.
✓ Implementing a compliance checklist for your pricing and offer claims.
✓ Aligning your marketing practices with ethical standards for long-term success and peace of mind.
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OCTOBER 2024
It’s okay if the legal stuff feels hard to understand.
I felt the same way, too, and I’m literally a lawyer.
It’s okay if the legal stuff feels hard to understand.
I felt the same way,
too, and I’m literally
a lawyer.
Confession? Despite being at the top of my class in college, I struggled hard in law school. The way the information was presented was so different from what I’d been used to, and I found myself struggling to keep up even though I knew I was smart.
I remember thinking to myself:
Turns out, all I needed to do was take what I thought were my flaws — my hands-on learning style, processing needs, and impatience with traditional teaching methods — and turn them into my superpower. While other students were out here memorizing case law, I needed to see how things were applied in the real world to understand. I’m an IRL-action girl.
Now, a decade and a half later (AND over 3,000 clients served, 14 years practicing law, more than 6,000 contract templates sold, and four successful businesses later) I’m finally able to simplify all the “scary” legal stuff for you, so you don’t have to suffer through it like I did.
WHY CAN’T THIS JUST BE SIMPLE?
—Dianne
“There are many things to feel uncertain about in business but Amber showed me that legal doesn't have to be one of them.”
reader love
LEARNING DOESN’T HAVE TO *FEEL* LIKE LEARNING.
And figuring out the legal piece of your business doesn’t have to feel like the last thing you’d ever want to do.
As a (recently diagnosed) ADHDer, chronic inaction can be paralyzing — but we’ve got work to do. So, I’ve cultivated an obsession with finding ways to gamify learning and getting things done, so I’ll actually accomplish all that I set out to do.
THAT’S HOW I CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THE LEGALZINE.
I saw that inaction firsthand time and time again in the legal membership I used to host; business owners were initially excited about having an accessible way to learn about the legal stuff, then getting burnt out before they’d even implemented anything, because it wasn’t FUN.
You know better than anyone just how limited our time (and our attention span!) is these days, so I trust that you know exactly what I mean when I tell you that I’m not wasting a second.
The Legalzine is actionable and quick — and you’ll love it just as much as you loved flipping through Girl’s World back in the day.
"I feel so much more at-ease knowing that I have somewhere to go to ask a quick question and it won't cost me a retainer fee to get a simple answer."
reader love
I don't come from a long line of entrepreneurs, so the resources to get specific real-time answers were difficult to find. Amber’s teaching style is direct, relatable, and approachable. She doesn’t sugarcoat anything, but you put things in plain and simple terms for anyone to understand. IT’S FABULOUS. She’s the most relatable lawyer I've ever come across and gives the perfect amount of guidance for entrepreneurs of all kinds.”
—April
You know that teacher you had who always explained things so patiently, and simply? And that friend of yours that you can always count on to give it to you straight, and somehow make all your problems feel like they’re floating away?
The Legalzine was modeled after their impact.
I’m combining “knowledgeable expert” with “unfiltered best friend” to make the perfect legal resource for creative business owners who want to finally feel secure and safe, so they can run compliant brands with EASE.
Here's what they have in common:
That confidence — and the knowledge you need to feel positive you’re prepared for anything life throws your way.
AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT THE LEGALZINE WILL GIVE YOU:
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You deserve to confidently run a stable, comfortable, scalable business without potential legal fires in the background threatening to burn it all down.
—Fonda
"Amber makes legal jargon simple for the non-legal person."
reader love
"And as a neurodivergent person, I really appreciate the detail she provides and she breaks things down into bite-size, understandable pieces.
I know of a few attorneys in the online business space and Amber trumps them all. She is the most down-to-earth, super nice, understandable, generous person who really gives a great deal of value with what she offers to her community."
It’s no secret that most people think of lawyers behind big mahogany desks, barking orders at an assistant, working 13 billable hours even on a Sunday, and only leaving their desks to play golf with the Partners.
I know those lawyers. I’ve worked with those lawyers. And, luckily, I’m nothing like those lawyers.
In fact, I’m way more like YOU — I’m a mom of 4, running a business on my own, putting my time, energy, and resources into growing my brand, hoping that I’m reaching the right people, making a difference, and helping my community.
That’s what the Legalzine is all about: empowering creative small business owners and arming them with the legal knowledge they need, while inspiring them to have a little fun while learning about it.
Most legal stuff is BORING. Most attorneys are boring. This isn’t.
BUT I DIDN’T WANT IT TO BE BORING.
I wanted to create something that would turn the legal piece of running your business into something EASY — instead of something that feels like an overwhelming, elusive, “wtf am I doing?!” nagging feeling tugging at you at every turn.
I'm an attorney myself, so I can say this:
The Legalzine is the fun way to learn how to keep your brand protected.
No matter what the scenario — copycats, contracts, affiliate marketing, selling products online, collaborating with business partners, negotiation, anything — I’m covering it in this actually-fun-to-read legal magazine.
As a Business and Intellectual Property attorney for creative brands with over 14 years of experience in the legal field, and a 4-time start-up Founder, and counsel to industry leaders in marketing, advertising, copywriting, design, and accounting, it’s safe to say I know what it takes to build a protected brand in all of its nuance.
& I’m taking ALL of that knowledge and transforming it into an early 2000s style girlypop magazine, so I can help women in business feel more confident about legally growing their brands — and have fun doing it.
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THE LEGALZINE IS WHAT YOU NEED IF YOU ARE...
✓ Overwhelmed about how to handle the legal side of your business
✓ Keep putting off the legal stuff because you don’t know where to start
✓ A neurodivergent biz owner who struggles to check things off your to-do list
✓ In need of a highly-focused, quick-win dopamine hit
✓ Want to avoid costly legal problems by becoming more knowledgeable
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✓ Hoping to easily tighten up your business little by little
Business owners have trusted me to help them with my legal products, resources, and services
Years spent working in the legal field, learning the ins and outs, and simplifying it for brands like yours
Issues of The Legalzine launched every year, with the goal of making the legal part of brand building FUN
Businesses founded from scratch, doing it all on my own, just like you’re doing right now
And YOU are who I created this actionable, accessible ‘zine for.
If you’re a creative who and you have a real
you give me so much hope for our future.
if you're a creative who
TAKES BUSINESS SERIOUSLY,
desire to do it ethically—
Am I getting a little sappy on you? Yeah. Am I extremely dedicated to making sure your business is as successful as possible? Also yeah.
The Legalzine is for small business owners like you who want to be legally protected, and cover all your bases — so that when you (inevitably) knock it out of the park, you’re ready to enjoy all that homerun energy.
and you have a real
you give me so much hope for our future.
Becoming a reader of The Legalzine will help you:
INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE
GAIN CLARITY ON LEGAL ISSUES
EASILY ACCESS PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
OVERCOME IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE EFFICIENT
FEEL SO MUCH MORE PREPARED FOR EVERYTHING
EFFORTLESSLY PLAN FOR THE FUTURE & SCALE
STAY COMPLIANT IN YOUR MARKETING AND BRANDING
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WHAT THE LEGALZINE
is
The easiest way to learn more about the legal piece of running your business
Something you’ll actually look forward to reading every month
A surefire way to get the legal stuff DONE, confidently
what the legalzine
isn't
A legal membership you sign up for and forget about
Just another resource that’ll collect dust in the depths of your Downloads folder
Something that requires participation, commitment, or responsibility
Always focused on a timely, relevant topic each month
A bunch of confusing jargon, confusing data, or “legalese”
SUBSCRIBE FOR A YEAR’S WORTH OF THE ‘ZINE AND get 2 months free!
Legal info you’ll actually understand, genuinely use, and look forward to reading every month.
THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR CEO TOOLKIT
SO YOU CAN CONFIDENTLY PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
Legal info you’ll actually understand, genuinely use, and look forward to reading every month.
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How often will new issues be released?
Once a month on the 5th of each month. They’ll be delivered straight to your inbox automatically every month.
How in-depth are the articles? Are they beginner-friendly or more advanced?
You're not a lawyer, and this isn’t law school. The trainings and content included in The Legalzine are meant for entrepreneurs like you, not my fellow lawyers.
I want you to be better equipped to issue-spot and identify those tricky legal issues in a business, whether you’ve been in biz for 2 months or 2 years.
Can I submit questions or topics I'd like to see covered?
Yes, please do! There’s an “Ask Amber” section in each issue, where you can submit questions and topics for future issues, so I can make sure to cover what you want to learn.
How will I receive each issue?
In your email, every month!
Is the magazine available in digital format only, or can I get a physical copy?
Right now, only the digital version is currently available. I’d LOVE to offer a physical one in the future, but right now, I’m taking the save-the-trees-and-my-time route.
What’s your refund / cancellation policy?
You will be automatically notified of your subscription renewals before each period and you can cancel your subscription at any time. There are no refunds with any tier.
Are there options for businesses in different countries or legal systems?
This is for US based businesses or foreign businesses targeting US customers only. *caw!*
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
—Laura
"Amber makes boring legal concepts fun, easy to understand, and quick to implement!"
reader love
""It felt like there were SOOO many different things to know and I was scared I was missing something! Now, thanks to Amber, I feel like I have a good handle on the basics and know when to outsource to an expert."
Understanding legal stuff is officially no longer scary.
(And actionable. And quick. And practical. And actually relevant to the things you deal with in your creative business every day.)
In The Legalzine, I’m helping you understand how the law applies to real businesses, real people, and real LIFE, so you can keep your business compliant and lawsuit-free.
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it’s easy.
it’s easy.