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The Law Society of Ontario, the regulatory body responsible for governing the legal profession in the province, is set to hold an election this month for its benchers (its Board of Directors). Voting opens on April 19 and closes on April 29, 2023. All LSO licensees whose licenses have not been suspended...

by Erin Cowling (Founder & CEO, Flex Legal) Over 10 years ago, I started my own non-traditional practice assisting other lawyers and law firms with their overflow legal work. I wasn’t sure what to call myself: research lawyer? contract lawyer? associate for hire? I eventually settled on “freelance...

Professional regulation may be a boring topic for some, but you only have to look back to the 2019 Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Bencher election to realize it is not without its controversies. And while the 2019 election was arguably more contentious than past elections, it still revealed the continuing...

Lawyers are very fortunate that our profession is so amenable to self-employment. However, the decision to start your own solo practice should not be made without careful consideration. Ultimately, the choice will depend on your individual circumstances and goals, but for guidance, we’ve set out a few...

Three years ago we wrote a blog titled “5 Tips for Business Development & Marketing Ideas for Lawyers in 2020”. This was at the beginning of the pandemic and we were questioning the ability to market and network during a global crisis, which limited our ability for human interaction. Three years...