The world of freelance legal services has grown a lot since we launched Montage Legal Group back in 2009. These days, there are more platforms, more marketplaces, more ways for law firms to connect with freelance attorneys.
And that’s a good thing. The industry is shifting, and flexible legal talent is no longer a novelty—it’s
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Laid Off at 25: The Start of Something I Couldn’t See Yet
By Montagelegal
By Erin Giglia
I was 25 years old, just out of law school, when the law firm I worked for—Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP—imploded. I still remember the day I got laid off. I hadn’t even been practicing for a full year.
Here’s the backstory. Up to that point, I did everything right. I excelled…
Cooking Up Community: My OCSA Gala Experience
By Montagelegal
By Logan Barnes, OCSA Junior
My 11th grade year at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) has really gone quickly in the best way. I’m incredibly honored to have been selected to represent the Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory at the 2025 OCSA Gala. When our amazing Director, Chef Mattos, recommended…
How Can Your Law Firm Successfully Work with Freelance Lawyers?
By Montagelegal
Over the past sixteen years, Montage Legal Group has had a front-row seat to the evolution of how law firms integrate freelance lawyers into their practices. With thousands of attorneys in our network and countless partnerships formed, we’ve observed firsthand what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to building successful collaborations between firms and freelance…
Biggest Mistakes When Working with a Freelance Attorney
By Montagelegal
Hiring a freelance attorney is meant to make life easier. Freelance lawyers can dramatically improve law firm life, but sometimes things go sideways. We’ve identified some of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen firms make over the last sixteen years.
Communication is key! Client work is critically important to a firm’s success. The…
Laurie Rowen Featured on the “Blended Workforces @ Work” Podcast
By Montagelegal
We’re excited to share that Montage Legal Group’s founder and owner, Laurie Rowen, was recently a featured guest on the Blended Workforces @ Work podcast, hosted by organizational strategist and thought leader, Karan Ferrell-Rhodes.
In Episode 36 “How Law Firms Are Using Freelancers to Scale,” Laurie dives into the story behind the founding…
Montage Legal Group Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Inspiring Women Lawyers
By Montagelegal
March brings the start of spring renewal, and also Women’s History Month. To celebrate, Montage Legal Group takes this opportunity to shine the spotlight on three women attorneys interviewed by our guest blogger, Kandy Williams. These trailblazing women come from different backgrounds and have faced different challenges, but they have one thing in…
Navigating Ethical Pitfalls in Freelance Lawyering: Laurie Rowen and Erin Giglia Host CLE for Celesq® (1 Hour Ethics MCLE Credit)
By Montagelegal
In today’s fast-paced legal industry, time is a lawyer’s most valuable resource. Law firms frequently turn to freelance and contract lawyers to meet client demands, but navigating the ethical implications of these arrangements is critical. How can attorneys ensure compliance while leveraging freelance legal support?
Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, co-founders of Montage Legal Group,…
To Be — or Not To Be — “Of Counsel”
By Montagelegal
By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen
Legal success in a balanced life is about finding the best way to establish working relationships and do business. It’s about exploring creative and strategic relationships with law firms—and this writing is here to help.
Somewhere between an independent contractor and the more traditional associate or partner, is the…
College Admissions & Ambitions – A Presentation for Mother Attorneys
By Montagelegal
As the college admissions process continues to evolve, parents are often left feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to best support their children’s aspirations. OCBA’s Committee, Mommy Esquire, is excited to invite you to an insightful and stress-reducing discussion with renowned college admissions expert Cindy Chanin, Founder of Rainbow EDU Consulting & Tutoring and…