OGC Appoints Mike Wachholz as Managing Partner to Lead Next Phase of National Growth

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2026--

Outside General Counsel LLP (“ OGC ”), a national law firm built to provide senior-level judgment aligned with real business priorities, announced that Mike Wachholz has been appointed as a Managing Partner. He will lead business development and growth strategy across the firm, working alongside Managing Partner Greg Williamson to expand client relationships and extend OGC’s business-aligned engagement model.

Wachholz will serve with Williamson, who will continue to lead the firm’s strategic execution and operational priorities.

“OGC’s approach to supporting clients at all stages of growth is unmatched,” said Wachholz. “OGC has assembled an exceptional team of attorneys and former business leaders who bring real-world perspective and deliver practical, responsive legal support. Having seen that impact firsthand as both a chief executive and a former client, I’m excited to now join the OGC team and help drive its continued growth.”

Wachholz brings more than two decades of executive leadership and board experience, including roles as CEO and Chairman of Briefly Legal and CEO and Board Member of Geometric Results, Inc. He has extensive experience working with private equity-backed, high-growth companies and partnering with corporate leaders responsible for selecting legal service providers.

“From day one, OGC has been built around experienced lawyers who understand business because they’ve lived it,” Williamson said. “Mike embodies that principle. He brings executive credibility, trusted relationships, and a track record of building growth-focused organizations. His leadership will help us scale thoughtfully while staying true to the in-house-minded model that defines who we are.”

In his new role, Wachholz will focus on accelerating OGC’s national expansion, deepening client engagement across industries, and strengthening OGC’s value proposition across the core areas where clients rely on the firm most.

About OGC
OGC is a national law firm built with an in-house mindset to deliver experienced, business-minded legal support aligned with how businesses operate. Our partner-level attorneys —former general counsel, senior in-house leaders and subject-matter experts —provide practical, actionable guidance that helps manage risk, accelerate decisions, and stay focused on growth. OGC’s flexible engagement model blends legal excellence with operational insight to serve organizations of all sizes across industries. Learn more at OutsideGC.com.

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SOURCE: Outside General Counsel LLP

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