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"The Modern Freelance Lawyer": New Book By Our CEO Erin Cowling
After more than a decade building Flex Legal Network and championing freelance lawyering across Canada, our Founder & CEO Erin Cowling has put pen to paper to share her insights, experiences, and hard-earned lessons in a new book:  “The Modern Freelance Lawyer: A Guide to the Business, Ethics,...
Networking Calendar March 2024
Networking Events for Lawyers: July/August 2025
Looking to up your networking game? Look no further. Check out our curated list of networking and social events for Canadian lawyers in July/August 2025.
Networking Calendar March 2024
Networking Events for Lawyers: June 2025
Looking to up your networking game? Look no further. Check out our curated list of networking and social events for Canadian lawyers in May/June 2025.
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Legal Technology: Tools Every Law Firm Should Use in 2025
Technology is transforming the legal industry, providing innovative tools that streamline processes, enhance client services, and reduce operational costs. For law firms, in-house legal teams, and freelance lawyers aiming to remain competitive in 2025, adopting the right legal tech is not just a choice—it’s...
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Freelance Lawyers in the Gig Economy
The legal profession is no stranger to change, but one of the most exciting shifts in recent years has been the rise of freelance lawyers (sometimes called contract lawyers). In today’s gig economy, contract-based legal work is transforming how law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal professionals...