Web CLE | Ethically Speaking: Lawyers, Judges, and Social Media

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Panelists: Bernice B. Donald, Herbert B. Dixon Jr, and Ronald J. Hedges

Want to learn how to comply with MRPC 1.1 and 1.6 while using social media for litigation? What can happen when judges use social media to express their views or become connected to lawyers? Moderated by Ronald J. Hedges, panelists will consider social media use – and misuse – by judges and attorneys.

Attendees will:

• Appreciate how the duties of competence and confidentiality apply to social media
• Understand the benefits and risks of social media use by judges
• Recognize when social media connections with attorneys can lead to the recusal of judge