Katherine Thomas - The freedom and future of independent legal workers | S1 E49

Katherine Thomas  is the CEO of Free Range Lawyers, a collective of people who believe in the power of distributed and remote working to make lives and businesses better. The business connects freelance lawyers who work outside the office with legal service providers looking to flex their resource.

In her role, Katherine has her finger on the pulse of a movement to a different working style, as reflected in the Great Resignation. Katherine provides her informed views on the future of remote and independent working.

Show notes

[1:46] Katherine explains what Free Range Lawyers offers to its law firm clients, generally small and medium sized law firms.   

[7:02] Katherine details the onboarding process for lawyers.

[10:04] Katherine shares what personality type suits a 'free range' lawyer.

[14:51] A key benefit and quality of a free range lawyer is autonomy, but it can also be a pitfall.

[19:44] Katherine observes that free range lawyers have a powerful ability to align their work with purpose and values, but it can be a journey to realise this.

[22:35] The collective of lawyers and clients at Free Range Lawyers share a philosophy of seeking ways to make work more sustainable.

[26:42] Katherine discusses the trends and factors she has seen in people being attracted to this style of work.

[30:57] Maintaining a network is an important part of making independent work sustainable, and Katherine explains how this happens and how it can be done.

[34:00] Katherine reveals how she came up with the name Free Range Lawyers!

[36:34] Katherine talks about her future plans for the business.

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