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How to Manage the Expanding Use of Social Media
The use of social media is growing rapidly throughout the legal industry, and its continual effects upon the legal community are constantly evolving and influencing the daily practice of law. Lawyers in the equipment leasing field are increasingly engaging in the use of social media as a means of marketing, branding, advertising and soliciting. The litigation process and attorney-client relationships are consistently affected by the use of social media. Lawyers are also utilizing social media tools when making hiring decisions, obtaining information on an opposing counsel or opposing party, as well as using social media sites to enable new forms of commerce and communication between other members of the legal community.
The expansive and ever-growing list of social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, legal blogs, and the like, are thrusting their way into the daily practice of lawyers nationwide. Take one shocking statistic as an example: Currently, more than 17,500 registered users of LinkedIn identify themselves as an Attorney in the Greater Boston Area. This only takes into account people who use LinkedIn, who have already been admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts, and who reside or practice in this geographical area. So imagine how many additional thousands of people who are awaiting Bar results or live and/or practice outside the Greater Boston Area. Now imagine this statistic as it relates to your geographical area. Imagine this statistic on a national scale.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.