Work With Mary
Entrepreneurs, philanthropic investors, conference organizers, and leaders who need empathetic but direct coaching have thrived under Mary’s counsel for decades.
Work With Mary
Entrepreneurs, philanthropic investors, conference organizers, and leaders who need empathetic but direct coaching have thrived under Mary’s counsel for decades.
Guidance at the Intersection of Law,Taxes, Family, and Legacy
Mary Vandenack’s expertise spans wealth transfer, asset protection, tax law, philanthropy, and family governance, helping families build thoughtful strategies that preserve their legacy for generations.
Estate and Family Legacy Planning
Sophisticated post-exit legacy strategies for wealth transfer, governance, and generational success for family-run companies. Includes values frameworks that teach stewardship, financial skills, and responsibility.
Tax Strategies
Resourceful planning for C-suites, business owners, private foundations, and charitable trusts.
Asset Protection
Structures to safeguard what you’ve built against risks and uncertainties.
Philanthropic Planning
Private foundations, charitable trusts, donor-advised funds, and strategic giving that maximize tax and community impact.
Research & Innovation Support
Structures that fund causes and initiatives that matter most to you.
Speaking & Lecturing
Mary has delivered powerhouse insights to rapt audiences on the topics of wellness, estate planning and wealth succession, business exit strategies, and the convergence of technology, AI, and law. Browse her past appearances or reach out to book an engagement.
“Mary is an exceptional leader. She cares about both performance and wellbeing. Advocating for the latter in a profession that isn’t known for caring much about people, she is a thought leader, inspiring through speaking, podcasts, and writing. If you are lucky enough to know Mary, you can’t get enough.”
Wellness Mentorship
Mary has lived the grind of hard work in tough professional climates, and she knows the best path to success is a blend of rigor and balance.
Her counseling on mental and physical well-being, delivered with kindness and clarity, has helped hundreds of clients build a sustainable way of life that supports growing careers, families, and more.
Serving Entrepreneurs at Every Stage
Entrepreneurs don’t just start businesses, they create opportunities and legacies. Mary guides founders through the full lifecycle of growth:
- Starting Strong: Choosing the right business structure and governance.
- Building for Growth: Managing contracts, compliance, funding, and partnerships.
- Preparing for Sale or Transition: Structuring exits and successions to maximize value and minimize taxes.
- Beyond the Business: Estate and legacy planning to ensure entrepreneurial success benefits family and community.
Mary and her team provide legal insight with practical business sense, helping entrepreneurs align legal frameworks with long-term vision.
Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Representation
Athletes, entrepreneurs, and public figures face unique opportunities and risks when building a personal brand. Mary helps clients leverage NIL while protecting long-term financial security.
NIL services include:
- Contract negotiation and review
- Brand alignment and compliance
- Long-term wealth strategies
- Integrating NIL into family legacy and estate planning
Mary Vandenack doesn’t just provide legal advice. She provides clarity, strategy, and vision for those ready to grow, protect, and give back.