Our Story

Flex Legal was founded in 2015, evolving from the busy legal freelance practice that Flex's founder Erin Cowling started in 2013. Erin discovered that many sole practitioners and law firms needed short-term, as-needed, experienced legal help which she was happy to provide. Erin started turning down work due to the volume of requests. The realization that other lawyers may enjoy freelancing resulted in the founding of the network.

Starting with just 3 freelance lawyers, we have grown to over 40 lawyers. In our first year we assisted 13 law firms. We now have over 100 lawyer and law firm clients that we help on a regular basis. 

Let us know how we can help you!

Erin C. Cowling, LL.B.
Founder & CEO

Erin is a freelance litigation lawyer and entrepreneur who developed her litigation skills over several years at a large Bay St. firm and then at an estate litigation boutique. Erin was fortunate to work on cases that ranged from Small Claims Court to the Supreme Court of Canada. 

Erin enjoys balancing her freelance lawyer practice with managing Flex Legal and meeting like-minded entrepreneurial lawyers and lawyer clients.

​She also speaks regularly at legal events (on women and the law, alternative career paths, and solo and small firm events, among others), writes for several legal publications, has an award winning blog (currently on pause), was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law teaching Legal Research & Writing (2018-2020), and was the Regional Alumni Advisor (Toronto) for the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (2019-2021).

Contact Erin
Email:  erin@flexlegalnetwork.com 
Twitter: @Cowlingerin or @FlexLegalNet

Maggie Piper
Director of Operations

Maggie is a recent Trent University graduate with a BA in International Development. In her years as a student, Maggie had the opportunity to study in Washington, DC and the Hague, where she developed an interest in international politics and law. 
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Maggie is now excited to be a part of the Flex Legal team as the Director of Operations and learn more about Canadian law. 

Contact Maggie
Email:  maggie@flexlegalnetwork.com