Why Law Firms Need Freelance Attorneys

In a recent post, the Wall Street Journal Law Blog discussed findings from the 2014 Law Firms in Transition survey, an annual report compiled by a national legal consulting firm. Highlighting the average $160,000 starting salary for new associates at large law firms, the WSJ Law Blog poked fun at law firm...

MFAN Hosts Conversation with Minnesota Lawyers Mutual

On May 14, 2014, representatives from Minnesota Lawyers Mutual accepted an invitation from MFAN to sit down and discuss the contours of malpractice insurance coverage for freelance attorneys. Members in attendance at the regular bi-monthly MFAN meeting had the unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue with...

MFAN Members Present CLE for MoreLaw Minneapolis

On May 7, 2014, MFAN members Karin Ciano, Emerald Gratz, and Lynn Walters presented a CLE for MoreLaw Minneapolis entitled “Working Productively (and Ethically) with Freelance Attorneys.” The lunch hour CLE addressed how freelance attorneys can help solo and small firm attorneys who need help managing their...

MFAN Member Participates on Panel at MWL Solo/Small Firm Group Meeting

On May 2, 2014, MFAN member Emerald Gratz participated as part of a panel presentation on practice management for the Minnesota Women Lawyers Solo/Small Firm affinity group monthly meeting. Other panelists included a virtual assistant, a representative from MoreLaw Minneapolis, two career service...

MFAN Members Present CLE for HCBA New Lawyers Section

On March 28, 2014, MFAN members Emerald Gratz and Karin Ciano presented a CLE for the Hennepin County Bar Association New Lawyers Section entitled “Starting and Building a Freelance Practice.” The hour-long CLE presentation was attended by more than 40 HCBA members. Emerald and Karin shared information and...

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