In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Katherine Thomas, CEO of Free Range Lawyers. We discuss: What is contract lawyering and how Free Range Lawyers is matching the supply (lawyer) and demand (law firm) markets.  External factors that have given rise to contract lawyering: Technological changes/advancements Changing attitudes to work/life Increase buyer choice and the need to find more efficient/creative ways to work Firms reducing their resource cost base by employing contract lawyers to match demand/peak periods Environment, health and well-being  Key psychographic factors and the screening process to ensure a contract lawyer is fit for remote working. How to operate as a team when you have remote/contract lawyers and the most effective ways to onboard/induct a contract lawyer. The responsibilities of being an independent contractor. How Free Range Lawyers creates a sense of belonging with a ‘remote’ community. Connect with Katherine:   On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinethomas75/ Free Range Lawyer website https://www.freerangelawyers.com/ Email [email protected] Episode transcript https://www.professionallychallenged.com/episodes/the-rise-of-contract-lawyering/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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