The Gig Economy Comes To The Legal Profession

If it's flexibility you seek, there may be a new answer.

onSeptember 9, 2019 at 1:13 PMSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Contract attorneys have long been a staple of the legal profession — especially in the world of eDiscovery. But the work that’s traditionally been foisted upon them is the least desirable in the industry — trust me, I know. But what if it were possible to do real legal work — think legal research, court appearances, or brief writing — with the flexibility of a freelancer schedule?

That’s exactly what Lawclerk is doing to transform the legal profession. In this week’s episode of The Jabot podcast, I talk with Lawclerk co-founder — and law firm partner — Kristin Tyler about startup life, balancing being an entrepreneur with a legal practice, and why the legal market needs more flexibility.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wears when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

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headshot Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, and host of The Jabot podcast. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).