Course Level:

Intermediate

Advance Preparation:

Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation:

On-Demand Webcast

Prerequisite:

Basic understanding of legal ethics

Course Code:

1410987

Total Credits:

CLE Credits:

CA CLE 2.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 6/30/2025

PA CLE 2.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 10/17/2026

VT CLE 2.00 Attorney Wellness - Approved Until: 12/31/2025

NJ CLE 2.00 Ethics/Professionalism - Credits through Reciprocity

NY CLE 2.00 Ethics and Professionalism- Credits through Reciprocity

AR CLE 2.00 Ethics - Credits through Reciprocity

CT CLE 2:00 Ethics - Credits through Reciprocity

NH CLE 2.00 Ethics – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53

MO CLE 2.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 10/17/2024

GA CLE 1.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 12/31/2024

TN CLE 1.00 Ethics/Professionalism - Approved Until: 10/17/2025

WI CLE 1.00 General - Approved Until: 12/31/2025

MS CLE 1.00 Ethics - Approved Until: 10/17/2025

Self-Apply:

AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements:

DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE:

AK, AZ, HA, IL

Erin Joyce, Esq., Ethics Attorney
Erin Joyce Law, PC

Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, FCG, CFF, Strategic Advisor on Governance, Ethics and Financial Crime
Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

Amir R. Tahmassebi, Partner
Konicek & Dillon, P.C.

SEGMENT 1:

Erin Joyce, Esq., Ethics Attorney

Erin Joyce Law, PC

• Ethics of social media and attorney competency
• Attorney advertising on the internet
• Referrals
• Solicitation
• False and misleading attorney communications

SEGMENT 2:

Marc Y. Tassé, MBA, FCPA, FCA, CFF, Strategic Advisor on Governance, Ethics and Financial Crime

Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

• Overview of Social Media Use in Litigation:

• Discuss the increasing prevalence of social media evidence in civil and criminal cases.
• Highlight key statistics and trends demonstrating the growth in digital evidence sourced from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

• Ethical Considerations:

• Address the ethical obligations of legal professionals when gathering and presenting social media evidence.
• Include considerations regarding privacy, consent, and the potential for invasion of privacy.

• Impact on Claims:

• Explore how social media can uncover fraudulent claims or contradict statements made during litigation.
• Discuss case studies where social media played a pivotal role in the outcome of litigation.

• Challenges in Authentication and Admissibility:

• Detail the challenges lawyers face in authenticating social media content for it to be admissible in court.
• Discuss recent jurisprudence or amendments in law that provide guidelines on this matter.

• Best Practices for Legal Professionals:

• Offer guidance on how to ethically and effectively collect, preserve, and use social media evidence.
• Recommend tools and techniques for screening and analyzing digital content.

• Future Trends and Predictions:

• Predict how the role of social media in litigation might evolve with advancements in technology.
• Discuss potential changes in regulations and legal standards in response to these trends.

SEGMENT 3:

Amir R. Tahmassebi, Partner

Konicek & Dillon, P.C.

• The ins and outs of an attorney’s duties of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
• The anatomy of a legal malpractice claim
• Important tips for avoiding legal malpractice

• Digital Media/Social Media Lawyers
• Litigation Attorneys
• Legal Ethics Lawyers and Experts
• Social Media Managers
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• General Counsel
• Other Interested Professionals