Nurturing Your Social Media Presence to Avoid Ethics Issues with Erin Gerstenzang [LGE 057]
Release Date: 04/23/2019
Lawyers Gone Ethical
As 2020 comes to a close, focus on your wellness and what happens next.
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Thousands of California online bar exam takers were flagged for review, and an untold number of them have received Chapter 6 notices. A Chapter 6 notice essentially accuses the applicant of cheating on the exam. Megan has put together resources to help applicants respond.
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George Psiharis joins Megan to talk about the Clio Legal Trends report for 2020, the ongoing release of new information, and how Covid has impacted this important project.
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Continuing with more from Megan's recent talk at Vanderbilt Law School, this episode highlights how legal ethics relate to the business of lawyering
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Megan recently spoke at Vanderbilt Law School, and here are some of the highlights from her talk.
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We all spend way too much time on screens, but how does that impact our mental health? Quite terribly, it turns out. Tune in for more on why it's harmful and what we can do about it - for kids and adults.
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It is easy once you're admitted to dismiss the mental health questions asked on admissions applications, but this Kentucky woman's story highlights why all lawyers should be concerned by the process.
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Lawyers sometimes get more work than we need, want, or can handle. What's the best way to handle this situation ethically?
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A niche, or narrow, law practice might sound risky, but it's actually a fantastic way to build a rewarding practice. Lyndosha Jamison has created a niche for herself that is exciting professionally and financially successful. Join Megan as she interviews Lyndosha to learn how.
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Florida heard my episode, and how do you disclose criminal past on a character and fitness application?
info_outlineSocial media is a necessary part of doing business in the digital age. As a lawyer, it’s important to be personable, likable, and professional on social media, but how exactly does one do that? In this episode, two well-informed and experienced attorneys discuss how to utilize social media and use it as a tool to connect your community and become the authority in your niche. They also cover the why, the what, and the how of avoiding common mistakes. To learn more about how you can use social media to your advantage and create a well-curated business platform, tune into this episode of Lawyers Gone Ethical featuring Megan Zavieh and Erin Gerstenzang.
Show Highlights:
- The why behind social media
- Developing an online presence with the media
- Being authentic and pulling people in
- Making a distinction between a personal and business presence
- The importance of networking
- Making yourself visible and part of a community
- Creating a credible website people can connect to
- Why it’s necessary to be on social media
- Being sociable and likable online
- How to be interesting and relatable to others
- Why you should engage with positive media
- How to attract clients that value the same things you do
- Advertising your strengths
- Giving people options and explaining the process
- Where to get beautiful images you can use
- How to properly use hashtags
- Avoiding violating ethics
- Giving clients the opportunity of informed consent
- Staying away from misrepresentation
Connect with Erin:
Twitter: @EHGLawFirm
Erin's Website
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