Activate Law empowers leaders to deliver.
Ryan founded Activate Law with the intent of guiding entrepreneurs and start-ups to success while simplifying the complexities small business law along the way.
Meet Ryan
From Media to Law: A Foundation in Storytelling and Advocacy
Ryan began his career in media, working as an editor for esteemed publications such as Time Magazine, the Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, Condé Nast Portfolio, and Gourmet Magazine. This experience sharpened his communication, critical thinking, and strategic skills. After earning his law degree from Capital University Law School in 2013, Ryan joined prominent law firms. In. these positions, he quickly identified a few critical gaps when it came to tailoring practical legal help to the needs of small businesses and founder-led companies.
Championing Small Business Success
Ryan’s diverse professional background led him to serve as the Columbus Small Business Concierge, a role focused on helping businesses thrive by connecting them with resources and offering strategic advice. The impact of this work was felt across the community, earning Ryan recognition as one of Columbus Business First’s “40 Under 40” individuals in 2019. His work as the Columbus Small Business Concierge serves to underscore Ryan’s dedication to empowering entrepreneurs and highlight his ability to bridge key knowledge/practical gaps between the arenas of law and business strategy.
Building Activate Law: A Small Business Attorney and His Vision for Entrepreneurs
Guided by his legal acumen and extensive community involvement, Ryan founded Activate Law with a mission to provide meaningful, practical support to small businesses and founder-led companies. Drawing from his experience in law, media, and small business advocacy, Ryan created a small business law firm designed to provide legal help that meets the unique needs of Ohio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Activate Law stands as a trusted partner, delivering solutions that empower local businesses to grow, innovate, and succeed.
Ryan Schick featured in the 2019 Columbus Business First “40 Under 40” List
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