Navigating Ethical Pitfalls in Freelance Lawyering: Laurie Rowen and Erin Giglia Host CLE for Celesq® (1 Hour Ethics MCLE Credit)

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, addressed this crucial topic in a national CLE webinar for Celesq® AttorneysEd Center. Celesq® provides high-quality, cutting-edge continuing legal education programs to attorneys throughout the United States.

This 1-hour Ethics CLE program, titled “The Ethical Maze of Freelance Lawyering: What Are the 8 Rules Attorneys Can’t Ignore?“, dives deep into the ethical challenges law firms face when working with contract attorneys.

What You’ll Learn

This essential CLE covers eight key ethical rules that attorneys cannot afford to overlook:

1. Conflicts of Interest/Of Counsel: RPC 1.7, 1.10
2. Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of Law: RPC 5.5
3. Duty of Competence/Supervising: RPC 1.1
4. Duty to Inform Client/Communication: RPC 1.4
5. Duty to Preserve Client Confidences: RPC 1.6
6. Fees/Upcharging Rates: RPC 1.5
7. Fees/Fee-Splitting: RPC 5.4
8. Malpractice insurance: Rule 1.4.2

Who Should Watch?

✔ Law firm partners and managing attorneys considering freelance lawyers.
✔ Solo practitioners looking to expand their legal practice ethically.
✔ In-house counsel managing outsourced legal work.
✔ Freelance lawyers seeking a comprehensive list of ethical issues.
✔ Any attorney seeking to earn Ethics CLE credit while staying compliant with professional responsibility rules.

Watch the CLE Now!

By staying informed of these ethical considerations, attorneys can confidently and responsibly integrate freelance lawyers into their practices while upholding the highest professional standards.

Watch the full CLE on demand here (attorneys must purchase the program from Celesq® AttorneysEd Center to receive CLE ethics credit): The Ethical Maze of Freelance Lawyering: What Are the 8 Rules Attorneys Can’t Ignore?

If you don’t need CLE Ethics credit, but would like to view the presentation, please email [email protected].