Erin C Cowling

The Modern Freelance Lawyer

A Guide to the Business, Ethics, and Evolution of Freelance Legal Work

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Step off the traditional path. Step into the future of law. Freelance lawyering is no longer just an emerging concept - it's a respected, flexible, and sustainable way to build a legal career on your own terms. Whether you're an experienced lawyer seeking more freedom, a new call exploring non-traditional paths, or a law firm looking to integrate freelance support, The Modern Freelance Lawyer is your essential guide to this growing movement. With over a decade of firsthand experience, Erin C. Cowling shares everything you need to know to thrive in this evolving space. You'll learn: * What freelance lawyering is (and isn't) * How to launch and grow your freelance legal practice * Where to find lawyer clients - and how to keep them * Financial, ethical, and technology considerations * Advice for hiring lawyers working with freelance lawyers Packed with actionable tips, real-world insights, and ready-to-use templates, this book is both a roadmap and a rallying cry for a more modern, human approach to the practice of law.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Flex Legal Network Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 263g
• ISBN-13: 9781069467119
• ISBN-10: 1069467111
• Artikelnr.: 74540057

Autorenporträt

Erin C. Cowling is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and former Big Law corporate commercial litigator. She started her freelance lawyer practice in 2013 which evolved a few years later into Flex Legal Network Inc., a pioneering platform that connects law firms and in-house legal departments with skilled freelance lawyers. With years of practical experience in freelance lawyering, Erin is a recognized thought leader in the evolving legal landscape and a staunch advocate for flexible, sustainable legal careers.Through her work, Erin empowers lawyers and firms to embrace a more adaptable and modern approach to legal practice. She has taught at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, mentored new lawyers through the University of Ottawa's alumni program, and been nominated for multiple legal awards. A frequent speaker and writer, Erin is dedicated to shaping the future of legal work and advancing the freelance lawyer movement.