From dancer to defender of growing companies—employment lawyer Devora Lindeman shares how proactive counsel helps leaders sleep at night. We unpack real HR curveballs (the soap-opera kind), what to do before you’re sued, and how to turn culture from words on a wall into performance metrics. Devora explains when to document advice, why “write it down” protects you, and right-sized legal options—hourly, flat-fee, and subscription—for teams without in-house counsel (sweet spot: ~30–500 employees). If you hire, manage, or plan to scale, this conversation shows how to keep your business compliant, your people aligned, and your focus on growth—not fires.