Liam Reilly
Advisor, Counsel & Builder
I'm curious, practical, and connected across the Midwest tech community. I provide fractional general counsel services through Reilly GC, work with founders through BlackOak Partners on strategic advisory at inflection points, and advise on M&A and commercial transactions—staying close to the people building companies worth rooting for.
Most days, I'm helping startups navigate contracts, governance, and investor relations—making sure legal work supports momentum instead of slowing it down. I also write Field Notes for Founders, a newsletter sharing practical insights from the intersection of law, capital, and the startup trenches. I care about getting the details right and keeping things moving.
What I'm building
BlackOak Partners
Partner with founders navigating capital strategy, positioning, exit planning, and the operational clarity needed to move with confidence.
Tiny Travelers
Local-led baby-equipment rentals, backed by curated content that spotlights nearby events and short "Adventures."
Field Notes for Founders
Short, practical insights from the intersection of law, capital, and startup operations—written by someone who's negotiated deals, evaluated investments, and advised founders.
AppealPath
AI-assisted "Plan of Action" drafting plus a vetted referral workflow for sellers facing takedowns and quality reviews.
Stealth project
Exploring an automated, curated path to the right attorney—built around trust, context, and double opt-in intros.
Mini timeline
Provide fractional general counsel support to founders and leadership teams at venture-backed and growth-stage companies. Focused on practical execution across corporate governance, commercial contracting, fundraising support, and day-to-day legal operations. Act as a steady, embedded legal operator who helps teams move quickly without unnecessary friction.
Deal support on local mid-market sell-side transactions in healthcare and technology; corporate formation and commercial contracting.
First in-house counsel; managed legal across a portfolio of 50+ companies, $100M AUM, and 3 funds; leads 35+ venture financings for high-growth technology companies.
Advised growth companies on SaaS, IP, and data licensing, and on strategic partnerships across regulated and emerging tech.
Co-founded and ran operations for a student bike-rental startup; grew the fleet to 30+ bikes and led community engagement around cycling in Manhattan, KS.
Where I try to be useful
Startup & venture ecosystem
Support founders, investors, and operators across the region; frequent collaborator with local venture and innovation groups.
Alumni & community engagement
Active in alumni, legal, tech, and nonprofit communities; organizing meetups and intros that turn into real relationships.
Let's build something practical
If you're exploring a deal, building product, or want a warm intro in KC, I'm happy to help.