2026 Small Business Initiative–Michael Ciccolone

About Michael:

Michael Ciccolone is the President of Blackline GC and serves as Outsourced General Counsel to growth-stage businesses, family offices, venture-backed startups, and private equity-backed companies. With deep expertise in corporate structuring, M&A, tax optimization, and intellectual property, he operates at the intersection of legal precision and business strategy providing legal leadership that prioritizes business outcomes and long-term scalability.

Michael has served as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer to two high-growth companies, where he led corporate governance, deal execution, risk management, and regulatory oversight through rapid expansion and successful exits. Today, he works closely with founders and executive teams to navigate corporate transactions, design tax-efficient structures, manage risk, and build legal frameworks that support accelerated growth.

Blackline GC provides a modern alternative to the traditional law firm model through proactive Outsourced General Counsel support. Clients gain strategic in-house level guidance without the overhead or uncertainty of hourly billing.