Athena Legal Solutions, a law firm in Wisconsin, is your personal business lawyer. From start-up businesses to legacy creation, and all things in between.
We’re focused on helping women solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, and nonprofit founders start, maintain, and protect their businesses—for themselves as well as their families.
We help you with your legal needs so you can do what you do best—run your business, and build your dream.
If you’re looking for a long-term legal partner, we’ve got your back.
Your Wisconsin business lawyer and Illinois business lawyer.
Sometimes you need a lawyer in your corner for all the legal questions you have—estate planning, questions about a non-compete at your job, or a real estate contract you’d like someone to look over. We’ve got your back on all of it—and more.
Forming your business and selecting the right entity is just one part of your businesses’ legal needs—especially as you grow. From articles of organization, employee documents, contracts, trademarks, and everything in between, we can help with it all—both now and into the future.
Looking to make an impact on your corner of the world? Starting a nonprofit is a great place to start! We work with many nonprofit orgs on everything from governing documents and bylaws, establishing 501(c)(3) affiliation, and agreements of all kinds.
During your free initial consultation, we get to know more about you and your goals—and you learn about us, too. We work with you to prioritize your immediate next steps.
Shortly after our consultation, we provide you with an engagement agreement outlining exactly how we’ll work together. Once you’ve signed it, we’re officially part of your team.
We get right to work as part of your team. We’re transparent and communicative every step of the way—protecting and growing your business together through the management and mitigation of legal risks.
Hi, I’m Carolyn.
Just like you, I’m an entrepreneur—and I know what it’s like to build a business from scratch.
I know the sleepless nights, and the hours of work that go into bringing your dreams to life. I also know the fear that all of it brings: am I doing things right? Am I protected if something goes wrong?
That’s why I created Athena Legal Solutions. Too often, small business owners and nonprofits avoid working with lawyers for three reasons:
They think they’re too small to need legal advice,
They’re not sure what they need—and the legal world is overwhelming,
They think it’s WAY too expensive.
These misconceptions simply aren’t true. Any business or nonprofit deserves a lawyer who’s not only a part of their team but can advocate for them, helping them to avoid legal pitfalls.
We work primarily with women because—we love women business owners. The world needs more of them, and we’re happy to help.
We are proud to announce that our founder, Carolyn Jahnke, has been awarded the Athena Award for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs. This award is a testament to the privilege we feel being part of these incredible women’s journeys. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and contributes to this empowering community.
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