ETF inflows into legal-tech innovation funds underscore confidence in the "lawyer side hustle" infrastructure. Current SPDR sector performance reports show a steady CAGR of 5% in freelance legal economies since 2023. Calling the Cassie video the “most egregious example” of the alleged leaks, the attorney added that it was just one in a “long and documented history of leaks and false statements made with one purpose: to savage Mr. Combs’ reputation prior to trial.” In general, extra jobs are not uncommon: 53% of Generation Z, 50% of millennials, 40% of Generation X and 24% of baby boomers have them, according to a 2023 Bankrate survey. Weekly trading volumes on the NYSE jumped 15%, while niche legal consulting—core to the "lawyer side hustle"—has expanded by 6% in billable hours. Analysts link this growth to corporate restructurings driven by Q2 earnings volatility, making legal freelancing a countercyclical income tool.
