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Ethical Pitfalls Lawyers Should Avoid On Social Media
So many experts advise lawyers to market via social media. Prospective clients use social media. And, at least at the entry level, social media is free. But unlike many other businesses using social media to market, most of lawyer’s best examples of accomplishments are given by client confidentiality an d attorney client privilege. Sharing something the client considers confidential with thousands of internet users is a problem, and deleting the post does not address all resulting issues. Out two presenters have spent a great deal of time counseling lawyers who found themselves in social media hot water for possible ethics violations.
Among the items covered will be:
What are three ethical pitfalls attorneys should be mindful of regarding their social media presence? What are three ethical pitfalls attorneys need to be mindful of regarding their client's social media presence? What are the ethical issues with online reviews?
Several examples of lawyer mistakes, inadvisable posts and other social media posts gone very wrong will be covered.
Disclaimer: All views or opinions expressed by any presenter during the course of this CLE is that of the presenter alone and not an opinion of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the employers, or affiliates of the presenters unless specifically stated. Additionally, any materials, including the legal research, are the product of the individual contributor, not the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Bar Association makes no warranty, express or implied, relating to the accuracy or content of these materials.