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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

May 25, 2018

Don’t lose sight of ethics when using social media

It’s safe to say that social media use by attorneys and law firms will only continue to grow as younger generations take the reins.

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

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Don’t lose sight of ethics when using social media
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Over the past decade, the idea of an attorney having a social media "presence" has gone from a novelty to commonplace. When utilized properly, social media can be an incredibly effective marketing tool by increasing the attorney's visibility and in establishing her or his "brand." Attorneys engage in unnecessary risk if they check their ethical obligations at the door before going online.

Because social media is also commonly use...

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