Makenna Cox supports small businesses and startups through every stage of growth, from formation to day-to-day operations to long-term planning. She’s known for being clear, responsive and genuinely invested in her clients’ success.

Entrepreneurs rely on Makenna for practical, thorough legal guidance—especially when they’re navigating unfamiliar territory. Whether she’s drafting an operating agreement, reviewing a contract or helping a founder think through the legal implications of a big decision,

Makenna brings a steady, solutions-oriented approach.Makenna goes beyond the checklist—she flags important deadlines, highlights best practices and makes sure her clients feel informed and confident every step of the way.

Before joining Bend Law Group, Makenna practiced as a civil litigator representing plaintiffs in complex class action litigation—experience that honed her attention to detail and taught her how to anticipate risk before it becomes a problem.

She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she served as Senior Production Editor of the Entertainment Law Review, and her B.A. with honors from the University of San Francisco.

When working with Makenna, clients know they’re in capable, thoughtful hands.