By Laurie Rowen
Happy 2022! I am excited to report that I was again elected to the Board of Directors of Orange County Women Lawyer’s Association (OCWLA), and I strongly encourage all Orange County lawyers (both men and women!) to
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Montage Sponsors OCWLA’s 2021 Gala
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) will gather with members, supporters and friends for their Annual OCWLA Gala and Silent Auction at Shady Canyon Golf Club. The event will be held outdoors, and will include
From Alternative to Mainstream: Laurie Rowen Looks Back On How Freelance Lawyering Has Changed Over the Past Decade
By Laurie Rowen
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Erin Giglia to Present on How Solo/Small Firms Should Collaborate with Other Lawyers
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Different Kids, Different Needs: A Conversation About Using Child-Specific Parenting Techniques
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Happy 2021
Happy New Year! We hope your 2021 is off to a good start. The start of a new year is often a favorite time for law firms to get organized and put new systems in place to make everything run
Do you actually need a full-time job? Try freelance legal work
2020 has been a difficult year for working parents with children at home due to online schooling, and many have made the hard choice to leave their permanent law firm jobs. While legal work picked up in the fall, many
Law Firm Growth During an Uncertain Legal Climate – Part 2: How to Ethically Use Freelance Lawyers & Referral Fees
By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen
As we approach the end of 2020, we are all hopeful that the economic effects of the pandemic are improving. Law firms are addressing increased client demands, and are addressing their attorney staffing needs.