After working at a large law firm for several years, Laurie Rowen and Erin Giglia co-founded Montage Legal Group in 2009. Montage is a network of freelance attorneys with impressive credentials from top law schools and training in prestigious firms, who work remotely for law firms seeking hourly legal assistance. Montage focuses on helping its freelance lawyers find work-life balance and is also dedicated to supporting the community through philanthropic efforts. Laurie is the Chair of the Advisory Board of WHW, and founded WHW’s annual law firm clothing drive, Suits for a Cause, which is going on its eighth year. Erin serves on the Law Alumni Board of USD School of Law and the Orange County Bar Association’s Charitable Fund Board. In addition to their board positions, they have supported their children’s efforts to start a philanthropy club called OC Kids Giving Back, which has raised more than $15,000 for over a dozen non-profits in just a year, including Thomas House Family Shelter, Pacific Marine Mammal Center and Together We Rise.
“Montage Legal Group has supported WHW for close to a decade, and we are grateful WHW nominated us for this award. We are dedicated to making philanthropy part of our business mission, and we hope to inspire other small businesses to do the same.” Laurie Rowen and Erin Giglia, Co-Founders/Owners, Montage Legal Group