How to Keep Clients (and Not Lose Friends): An Introduction to the Ethics of Social Media
March 2010
How to Keep Clients (and Not Lose Friends): An Introduction to the Ethics of Social Media
Over the past few months, the buzz about social media has been hard to miss. Following the Haitian earthquake, CNN reported family members were connecting via Facebook and Twitter. Celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher, who led a campaign to get over 1,000,000 followers on Twitter, use it to connect with fans. Even the Denver Bar Association has a Fanpage on Facebook to disseminate information to its members.
Just as individuals, celebrities, and businesses are using it to connect with friends, fans, and clients, attorneys are also starting to use it for professional and social development. However, as their use increases, so do the questions about how to ensure that use complies with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Several states have issued opinions with varying degrees of admonition to the attorneys and judges who have used sites like Avvo, Facebook, and LinkedIn incorrectly in the eyes of the regulating bodies.
This program will address and answer the following questions:
- What is social media?
- Why do ethics play a role in using social media?
- Which specific ethic rules apply?
- Rules that may come into play in some situations
- Best Practices
- Real Life Examples
Taught by Elizabeth Lewis, The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, Denver
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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 | $29.00 |
| CBA | $19.00 |
| CBA | $10.00 |
- General Credits: 1.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
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