The Legal and Ethical Implications of Social Media (w/ Lunch Option)
December 2010
The Legal and Ethical Implications of Social Media
Optional Lunch Program/IP Luncheon
Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier
At the Denver Chop House, 1735 19th St # 100, Denver, CO 80202
Morning Program Description:
Recent statistics claim that “more than 90% of all corporate information is electronic and that less than 1% of all communication will ever appear in paper form. In order to comply with state ethics rules on competence, attorneys must be technologically competent. CBA President, Paul Chan, will discuss the issues, case law and ethics rules related to securing and safeguarding confidential client information, emails, metadata and social networking.
Recent cases make it clear that you can and must know where to look in social media as well as email and the Internet for information relevant to your case. But some jurisdictions forbid you from looking at the metadata associated with some of the digital information you are required to find. David K. Isom examines what a Colorado lawyer must find, and what a Colorado lawyer must ignore, to do electronic discovery competently and ethically.
Law blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media offer innovative and constantly evolving ways to market a lawyer's practice. However, the power, speed, and accessibility of new media give rise to numerous potential ethical pitfalls. Paul Karlsgodt will explore strategies for using social media in legal marketing while avoiding ethical problems such as violations of restrictions on attorney advertising and trial publicity, conflicts of interest, and breaches of client confidentiality.
Chair of the Ethics Program
Michelle D. Marcu, Esq.
Enforcement Attorney
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8
Denver, CO
Agenda:
8:00AM - 8:30 AM
Registration
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
The Ethical Geek: Ethics Issues for a Digital Practice
Presented by Paul Chan, General Counsel, University of Denver; President, Colorado Bar Association
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM
Electronic Discovery Ethics for Lawyers: How to Find What You Should,
and Ignore What You Must
Presented by David K. Isom, Esq., Corporate Trial Lawyer and Electronic Discovery Consultant, Isom Law Firm
10:10 AM- 10:25 AM
Networking Break
10:25 AM- 11:15 AM
The Ethics of Using Social Media in Law Firm Marketing
Presented by Paul Karlsgodt, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP, and author of www.ClassActionBlawg.com
11:15 AM
Adjourn to Continue the IP Luncheon Program at The Denver Chop House
Chair of the IP Section of the Colorado Bar Association
John R. Posthumus, Esq.
Sheridan Ross, PC
Denver, CO
IP Luncheon Program at The Denver Chop House
Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier
Program Description
The world of legal marketing has changed with the rise of social media sites such as Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook. Law firms are seeking their companies' attention with tweets, videos, blog posts, pictures, and online content. Social media is fast and delivers news at record pace. Nationally known Lawyer, author and speaker, Nicole Black, will discuss a practical, goal-centric approach to using social media in your law practice that will enable you to identify social media platforms and tools that fit your practice and implement them easily, efficiently, and ethically.
Presented by Nicole Black, Of Counsel to Fiandach and Fiandach,Rochester, New York, author, blogger, speaker and founder of lawtechTalk.com
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $209.00 |
| CBA | $189.00 |
| SO/SM | $169.00 |
| PATENT | $169.00 |
| New Lawyer | $149.00 |
| DBA | $149.00 |
- General Credits: 3.00
- Ethics Credits: 3.00
- EDI Credits:
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