"The Modern Freelance Lawyer: A Guide to the Business, Ethics, and Evolution of Freelance Legal Work"

​Book Launch: JUNE 18, 2025
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ABOUT THE BOOK:

The legal industry is evolving — and so is the way we practice law.

Whether you're a lawyer craving more flexibility, a law firm looking to scale smarter, a legal educator preparing the next generation of lawyers, or simply curious about the future of legal work, this book is for you. 

A peek inside the hardcover version....

The Modern Freelance Lawyer offers a clear-eyed, practical, and thoughtful guide to the growing freelance legal movement across Canada and the U.S.

​What You’ll Learn Inside:

​✅The Business of Freelance Lawyering
How to set up, market, and sustain a freelance legal practice — from pricing to practice management and everything in between.

✅The Ethical Landscape
Navigate the grey areas with clarity. Includes a detailed discussion of ethical rules across Canada and the United States, with practical insights on confidentiality, conflicts, fee-sharing, and more.

✅The History and Evolution
Find out who the first freelance lawyers were and how freelance lawyering has evolved over the years. Learn how modern freelance lawyers practice today.

✅Where the Legal Profession is Headed and the Business Case for Hiring Freelance Lawyers
Discover how the freelance legal workforce is reshaping traditional law firms, and what it means for the future of the profession.
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✅Real Stories from Real Freelance Lawyers
Learn from freelance lawyers across North America who have carved out meaningful, flexible careers on their own terms.

👩‍⚖️ Who Should Read this Book 
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• Lawyers exploring career alternatives or seeking more control over their time
• Law firm leaders looking to build flexible teams and manage overflow work ethically
• Legal educators preparing students for the evolving legal job market
• Freelance-curious professionals who want to know: “Is this right for me?”

Advance praise for The Modern Freelance Lawyer: 

​“With the rise of remote work and legal tech, freelance lawyering isn’t just an option—it’s a movement. Erin Cowling’s book is an invaluable resource for lawyers exploring nontraditional paths and for firms looking to integrate freelance attorneys into their practice.”​

​LAURIE ROWEN, ​Co-Owner/Founder, Freelance Attorney Platform,​Montage Legal Group

​“The Modern Freelance Lawyer fills an important gap in the literature about how lawyers are actually practicing law today.   Erin Cowling has provided a clear and comprehensive guide to this long-overlooked area of lawyering.”

ADAM DODEK, L.S.M., Professor and Dean Emeritus, University of Ottawa, ​Faculty of Law

​"This is an excellent read for anyone who has ever considered working as a freelance lawyer. This book truly has it all. A comprehensive guide like this, from a trusted member of the legal community like Erin, is a rarity, and this book is one that I will be sharing again and again with the aspiring freelance lawyers who reach out to me for information and advice. "
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BREANNA NEEDHAM,  ​Founder / Lawyer at Luceo Legal

The Modern Freelance Lawyer doesn't just present the case for practicing law independently. It's a practical  roadmap to see how it applies to you. A must-read.

NORMAN BACAL, best selling author of Take Charge

“I wish this book existed when I started my freelance practice! The Modern Freelance Lawyer is a smart and accessible guide, written in a friendly, conversational tone by someone who clearly knows the terrain. It’s packed with practical tips—and the sample freelance lawyer agreement alone is worth the price of the book.”
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ERICA TOEWS,
​Freelance Lawyer,
​Erica Toews Legal Research

​​“A practical and insightful guide to freelance lawyering. Erin's experience allows her to offer thoughtful guidance, actionable tips, and helpful checklists, providing an invaluable resource for lawyers exploring a freelance practice.” 
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VANESSA LAM, Strategic Advisor & Research Lawyer, Lam Family Law

"The Modern Freelance Lawyer is not only an essential how-to-book for lawyers working in the gig economy, it is also an indispensable guide to living well as a professional in the 21st century."
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MICHAEL ALEXANDER, JD, LLM
Litigationworks