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Rich LeBlanc
General Counsel

As General Counsel at Springline Advisory, Rich leads the firm’s legal strategy, providing practical guidance that supports business growth while managing risk. He partners closely with executive leadership to navigate complex legal and business matters, oversee commercial transactions, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure compliance across the organization. With a business-first approach, Rich helps teams make informed decisions that protect the firm while enabling it to move forward with confidence.

Drawing on more than 20 years of legal and executive leadership experience, Rich brings deep expertise in strategic negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, litigation management, compliance, and corporate governance. He is a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, known for translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable solutions that support Springline’s long-term success.

What excited you about joining Springline?
Having served as fractional General Counsel for Springline over the past year, I was in a unique position to experience the company from the inside. Knowing firsthand that the team is exceptional and the vision is compelling made the decision to join full-time incredibly easy.

What unique perspective do you bring to Springline?
I view the role of General Counsel as a strategic business enabler rather than a bureaucratic roadblock. My perspective focuses on implementing proactive risk-management frameworks that anticipate operational challenges before they arise. By designing agile legal guardrails, I ensure we protect the company’s assets and maintain compliance without sacrificing our business momentum. This approach guarantees that Springline can scale rapidly and ambitiously from a position of legal security.

Aside from family and friends, what’s one thing you can’t live without?
My Labrador Retriever, Jack. I’m an avid upland game bird and waterfowl hunter, so Jack is my most important partner in the field.  Beyond being an incredible hunting companion, he’s a massive sweetheart and a beloved part of our family.