Blogging for Lawyers: Legal Considerations

Considering starting a blog on legal or policy topics?  Many lawyers love to write, and find that keeping a blog provides a great way to exercise that urge to write. It’s also a great way to expand a lawyer’s professional network, derive greater satisfaction from the practice of law, and become a better lawyer. Join Josh King, Avvo’s General Counsel and Vice President of Business Development, as he explores some of the benefits of blogging and addresses the legal and ethical concerns that keep lawyers from starting a blog.

Learning Objectives:  

I.    Understand how to blog effectively

II.   Grasp how the Rules of Professional Conduct impact blogs

III.  Recognize why lawyers don’t need to worry about defamation in the comment section

IV.  Identify the pitfalls of blogging about clients

V.   Know practical copyright for bloggers