Outside Chief Legal LLC: Press Release
January 13th, 2026
OUTSIDE CHIEF LEGAL LLC ANNOUNCES TERRI SHARPLEY REYNOLDS AS OF COUNSEL.
Mobile, Alabama – Outside Chief Legal LLC is pleased to announce that Terri Sharpley Reynolds has joined the firm as Of Counsel, bringing nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of law, government, and community development.
In this role, Terri will partner with the firm’s public-sector, nonprofit, and mission-driven business clients on complex matters while continuing to serve as Managing Partner of Levitate Logic & Consulting, LLC, where she leads a multidisciplinary team focused on legal compliance, fund development, and strategic innovation. Under her leadership, Levitate has helped clients secure more than $200 million in state and federal awards, implement major grant programs, and build systems that promote accountability and measurable results.
“Terri’s knowledge, public-sector insight, and community-focused perspective further strengthen Outside Chief Legal’s mission to deliver business-minded, executive-level legal guidance that helps clients navigate complex government programs, advance community impact, and achieve strategic growth,” said CEO Jordan Gerheim. “We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”
Terri’s career began in public service, including roles as Political Director and the inaugural District Director for Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-7), where she helped build coalitions across Alabama’s Black Belt and Jefferson County to address economic and infrastructure needs. She later served as Director of Public Affairs and Legislative Counsel for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, playing a key role in shaping the state’s historic 2019 infrastructure investment and training hundreds of local officials on governance and compliance.
Today, Terri’s work centers on helping organizations translate policy into practice, guiding clients through federal grants management, housing and workforce initiatives, public administration, and intergovernmental collaboration. In addition to her legal and consulting work, she co-founded Levi’s Grace, Incorporated, a nonprofit that supports mothers coping with pregnancy and infant loss, and serves on the boards of the Freshwater Land Trust, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the River Region, and Alabama Blackbelt Scholars, Inc.
Terri earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Outside of work, she enjoys
international travel, creative projects, and time with her husband, Venny, and their three children, Xavier, Nova, and Savannah.
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About Outside Chief Legal:
Outside Chief Legal LLC (OCL) is a modern, forward-thinking law firm serving as fractional chief legal officers and outside general counsel for businesses and their owners. With over 200 years of combined litigation, in-house, and general counsel experience, the firm delivers approachable, comprehensive counsel that blends legal expertise with practical business insight to help clients navigate ownership complexities with confidence.
