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Building a Legally Strong Business with Elena Favaro Viana

May 21, 2026 • Staci Millard • Episode 391

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In this episode of Small Business School, Staci sits down with small business corporate lawyer Elena Favaro Viana to unpack the massive gap in how entrepreneurs understand and use legal support. From choosing the right lawyer to building proactive systems, Elena shares how legal strategy should be deeply integrated into your business and not just something you think about when things go wrong. Together, they explore how contracts, boundaries, and advisory relationships can protect your business, increase profitability, and ultimately create more ease.

Key topics covered:

The difference between reactive vs. proactive legal support
Why not all lawyers are created equal (and how to choose the right one)
How contracts should reflect your actual business practices
The concept of “flawless legal onboarding”
Where legal fits into every stage of business growth, from idea to exit
The real role of AI in legal (and where it falls short)
Why legal and accounting should work hand-in-hand in your business

This episode is a powerful reminder that legal isn’t just protection, it’s strategy. When done right, it creates clarity, confidence, and capacity for growth.

Connect with Elena:

Instagram: @efvlegal @elenafavaroviana

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.