I've been waiting SO long for this


We’ve been working on an update that makes it easier than ever to build a solid legal foundation.

Creative Law Foundry™ memberships now include contracts!

Previously, contract templates and memberships were two separate tools that worked together. You had to figure out which contract you needed first — and only then could you join the Foundry™ to learn how to use it.

Now, you can join the Foundry™, head to the Education Library to learn what you need, use your contract credits to redeem the contracts you need, and customize them in the contract builder.

Memberships now include contract credits:

  • Quarterly Membership: 1 credit per quarter — for less than the cost of a single template
  • Annual Membership: 4 credits per year — for less than the cost of three templates

Use your credits to choose from 60+ attorney-drafted, peer-reviewed contract templates inside your membership.

That’s in addition to the features members already love:

  • Guided customization. Use the Contract Builder to tailor agreements for your business.
  • AskLex™ AI legal assistant. Get fast, plain-English guidance so you know where to start.
  • Education that sticks. 10+ hours of legal education for creatives — available anytime you need it.

You didn’t start your business for a quick win. You built it around a vision that still matters five years from now. Creating legacy means protecting it.

And the Creative Law Foundry is here to help.

P.S. Black Friday is coming… we've got something HUGE in the works. If you’ve been waiting to join the Creative Law Foundry™, mark your calendar for November 28th - December 3rd.

We'll be announcing our Black Friday plans this Thursday.


I'll be honest, I had a lot of fun writing this one...

Have you joined our free email series yet?

The Contract Confidence Mini-Course walks you through your client contract one section at a time, helping you understand what each clause really means, and how to make sure it’s working for you, not against you.

Here’s a peek at what you’ll learn:

  • How your first paragraph sets the tone for your entire agreement
  • What your scope of work says about your time (and boundaries)
  • Why “50% nonrefundable” might not hold up in court
  • Plus: intellectual property, mediation, and more

There’s even some bonus contract language included.

Who’s the Contract Confidence Mini-Course for?

Anyone who is using a client service contract. Whether it’s from us, or somewhere else.

I had a lot of fun with this series, so selfishly, I'm excited for you to read it!


From the Founders' Desk

A peek behind the curtain for our fellow founders

Recently we asked "What was your biggest legal question / headache/ concern of 2025?

And boy did you deliver. There were so many thoughtful questions sent our way. And while many concerns were unique, many of them fell into these three categories:

  • How do we amend an agreement? What specific language do I need for my industry?
  • How to I navigate Intellectual Property before (and after) a dispute?
  • How do I know what I need in my business?

Thank you to everyone who responded and shared your experience with us!

Your answers help us direct our focus for new content and education. That being said, we are planning a little special bonus to go along with our Black Friday offer...

- Paige & Teresa


When You're Ready

Legally-Sound resources for every stage of business

Join the CLF Membership

Protect what you’ve built and feel confident about what’s next with contracts and guidance that actually make sense.


TLDR; We have a new free, email mini-series that walks you through what your client service agreement needs, one email at a time. Click here to get the Contract Confidence Mini-Course

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