Learn how to avoid the ethical pitfalls of using social media.
This program will discuss the intersection between an attorney’s ethical responsibilities and the increasing demands of today’s social media landscape. The program will help lawyers and their marketing team navigate the potential pitfalls of public communication, including understanding risks related to the duties of confidentiality and loyalty, attorney solicitation and advertising rules, and the attorney’s duty to the court and the profession. The program will also provide examples of effective and ethical use of social media by attorneys and law firms, giving participants concrete tools for using social media to promote their practice.
Agenda
- The Expanding World of Social Media for Lawyers
- The Intersection Between Publicity, Advertisement and Solicitation Rules
- Confidentiality and Privilege Issues
- Online Reviews and Responses
- Duties to the Court and Profession
- Risks Associated With Online Investigations and Potential Interaction With Adverse Parties
- Effective (and Ethical) Uses for Social Media
Speakers
Natalie P. Vance,
Klinedinst PC- Managing shareholder of the Sacramento office of Klinedinst PC
- California legal malpractice law specialist who has represented attorneys and law firms in litigation and state bar proceedings for more than 20 years
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on California legal ethics and attorney malpractice
- Contributor to professional ethics column for the Daily Journal
- Former chair of the California State Bar Commission on legal malpractice law specialization
- Can be contacted at nvance@klinedinstlaw.com
