Ethical Dangers of Lawyers Using Technology & Social Media

January 29, 2013

Lawyers are more dependent on electronic communication and social media than ever before. They use it to advertise in order to attract business. They use it to communicate with colleagues, adversaries, clients, courts and the public. It is also used to investigate adversaries, witnesses, jurors and anyone or any event related to a case. Unfortunately, it is also used for personal purposes in inappropriate ways and at inappropriate times. When used carefully it is an effective tool to grow a firm's business, efficiently manage lawyers' communications and facilitate inexpensive and easily accessible investigations. When used carelessly it could result in an ethical violation embroiling a law firm in a sanction proceeding, civil lawsuit or even a disciplinary investigation. This program will present an overview of the most common forms of electronic communications used by lawyers and the pitfalls to be avoided.Hypotheticals will highlight real life problems and practical solutions.

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Program Details January 29, 2013 - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Ethical Dangers of Lawyers Using Technology & Social Media Tuesday, January 29, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Live Program: Member: $225.00 Nonmember: $335.00

SAVE MONEY: Do you want to save 20% on this class? Firms with fewer than 10 attorneys receive a 20% discount if 2 or more register for the same CLE program. Firms with 10 or more attorneys receive a 20% discount if 4 or more register for the same CLE program. If this discount applies, please do not register online. You must call the City Bar Center for CLE - 212-382-6663.

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New York, California, New Jersey Credit: 2.0 Ethics This live program provides transitional/non-transitional credit to all attorneys. Illinois: 1.75 professional responsibility (pending) Pennsylvania Credit: 1.5 professional responsibility

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