Social Networking: An Introduction: Social Networking: An Introduction Mary Jenkins, Law Librarian & Director Hamilton County Law Library for the Cincinnati Paralegal Association February 25, 2010
The Outline:: The Outline: Social networks/media: definitions Intro to general sites Intro to law/lawyer-specific sites Opportunities Risks Getting started Additional resources
What are social media?: What are social media? Social media are media designed to be disseminated through social interaction , created using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques. Social media supports the human need for social interaction, using Internet- and web-based technologies to transform broadcast media monologues (one to many) into social media dialogues (many to many). It supports the democratization of knowledge and information , transforming people from content consumers into content producers . Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media
What can social networking do for me?: What can social networking do for me? Essentially social networking can help you: Increase your odds of being found among zillions of others; Give you a giant platform for enhancing your reputation; Meet others; and Learn about companies and potential openings. [ BUT IT DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR QUALITY OR CONTACT ] Source: Andrea Kay, Make the most of social networking experience
PowerPoint Presentation: http://networkmarketermlm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/social-media-map.jpg
PowerPoint Presentation: Steven Leckart : http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2009/08/28/the-venn-diagram-of.html
Quick explanatory videos:: Quick explanatory videos: Social Media in Plain English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpIOClX1jPE Social Networking in Plain English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a_KF7TYKVc
“No inherent risk”: “No inherent risk” 50,000 legal professionals are already blogging. Almost 1 million people in the legal profession are using social networking sites to share information and manage their connections. 20,000 legal professionals are using Twitter and other microblogging services to collaborate, communicate, and meet new people. This is not to suggest social media use makes you immune from a state bar’s ethical rules of professional conduct. However, there’s no heightened and inherent risk stemming from using the tools themselves. As a member of the legal profession, you must always be on guard – no matter what the communication device looks like. “A Lawyer Can Have a Facebook Page”, Social Media Law Student , Oct. 4, 2009, http://socialmedialawstudent.com/twitter/a-lawyer-can-have-a-facebook-page/
Survey says:: Survey says: New survey data reveals that more than 70 percent of lawyers are members of an online social network - up nearly 25 percent over the past year - with 30 percent growth reported among lawyers aged 46 and over. Networks for Counsel Survey of almost 1,500 lawyers commissioned by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®
General sites: General sites Facebook LinkedIn Plaxo Twitter
Facebook: Facebook
Linkedin: Linkedin
Plaxo: Plaxo
Twitter: Twitter
Before we move on…: Before we move on… What is the value of these sites? How would I make the most of my profile on these sites?
Law-specific sites: Law-specific sites LawLink Legal OnRamp Lawyrs.net Martindale-Hubbell Connected
LawLink: LawLink
Legal OnRamp: Legal OnRamp Legal OnRamp is a Collaboration system for in-house counsel and invited outside lawyers and third party service providers. There are lawyers participating from over 40 countries, and a rapidly growing collection of content and technology resources . Basic services are free, so all members are expected to contribute to the community as a whole. If you are a law firm lawyer wishing to participate, please fill out the application questions in full, and specify what knowledge you would like to share with the Community.
Legal OnRamp: “Learn, Share Expertise, Collaborate, Succeed”: Legal OnRamp : “Learn, Share Expertise, Collaborate, Succeed”
lawyrs.net: lawyrs.net
lawyrs.net: lawyrs.net
Martindale.com: Martindale.com
Martindale-Hubbell Connected: Martindale- H ubbell Connected What is Martindale-Hubbell Connected? Martindale-Hubbell Connected is a global online community designed specifically for legal professionals . It enables lawyers to quickly connect, network, communicate and collaborate with trusted and authenticated colleagues . http://bit.ly/3yKIA5
Martindale-Hubbell Connected: Martindale- H ubbell Connected
Risks: Risks Top 10 Things You Should Not Share On Social Networks 1: Anything You Don't Want Shared 2: Password Hints 3: Your Password 4: Personal Finance Information 5: Your Address and Phone Number 6: Photos of Your Kids 7: Company Information 8: Linking Sites 9: Social Plans 10: Personal Conversations howstuffworks.com
Risks: Risks Be prepared: write policies -- See examples at http://socialmediagovernance.com/policies.php 20 things law firms need to have in their social media guidelines Lawyer’s Guide for Engaging in Social Media Firms develop guidelines for attorney social networking
Opportunities: Opportunities A great equalizer for solo and small firm lawyers Helps lawyers and prospective clients to find each other Raises a lawyer or law firm’s profile in a particular legal area Educates the public through free legal information Allows lawyers to keep abreast of the latest developments Helps lawyers share their information and ideas with their peers Allows the public to share their experiences Helps law firms and lawyers stay “top of mind” with existing clients Creates a two-way dialogue between legal profession and the public Source: Michael Carabash , “ Social Media and the Law ”, Dynamic Lawyers
What were they thinking ?: What were they thinking ? Attorney serving as juror blogged about the trial Magistrate tweets about his cases Evidence of partying on Facebook leads to denial of continuance Judge and lawyer befriend each other on Facebook during trial Texting during deposition is the same as passing notes Using a 3 rd party to friend a witness via Facebook to solicit info Attorney charged with posting ad seeking ‘secretary with benefits’
Now what?: Now what? Think through your goals Decide on your commitment and a schedule Start simply with professional contacts (LinkedIn, M-H Connected) Try social networking on a personal level but be restrained ( Facebook ) Dip your toe in professionally with Twitter or a blog or a prospective client site Link between your sites for automatic updating
For more information: For more information How to Earn Respect in Social Media Ins and Outs of Social Networking for Lawyers: How Tough Is It to Cast Your Profile into Infinity? Legal Versus Social: 7 Steps To An Amicable Relationship Self-Marketing Is Key to Being a Top Lawyer How Social Media Can Actually Work Survey: Substantial Growth in Online Social Networking by Lawyers Social Networking Sites Carry Ethics Traps and Reminders Social Media and the Law Plugged In Lawyer, multiple issues 5 Ways Law Firms Can Market With Social Media Lawyer’s Guide for Engaging in Social Media Lawyers & Social Networking Legal Marketing in a Web 2.0 World Search # socialmedia on Twitter Friends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook : book available for purchase, along with many others, plus titles in the law library’s collection
In the county law library:: In the county law library : Through the client's eyes : new approaches to get clients to hire you again and again KF311 .E92 2008 The 2009 solo and small firm legal technology guide : critical decisions made simple KF320.A9 N45 2009 Smart policies for workplace technologies : email, blogs, cell phones & more HF5549.5.P39 G84 2009 The lawyer's guide to collaboration tools and technologies KF320.A9 M54 2008 Contact me: Contact me For more information or to discuss or do a walk through: Mary Jenkins, Law Librarian & Director Hamilton County Law Library 513.946.5300
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