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Monroe County Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference – LinkedIn Breakout session

Using LinkedIn Ethically and Effectively LinkedIn is the premier business network and the one often most suited to lawyers. It can be a powerful tool for attracting clients and referrals and furthering business relationships. But there are some potential ethical traps that need to be avoided as well. This session will cover some ways that …

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Get Active and Get Real Results from LinkedIn

On November 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. Eastern, I’ll be doing a webinar with Zola Suites/Zola Media, Get Active and Get Real Results from LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a rapidly-growing professional network, and one in which most lawyers have a presence. But although many lawyers have established a LinkedIn Profile, few use the platform actively or …

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Tech Summit: New York State Bar Association

The 2019 Tech Summit is a two-day event which will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Times Square, NYC. The packed two-day schedule includes presentations on everything from cybersecurity to PDFs, i-devices and admissibility of tech-related evidence. Get your CLE credits for the year, along with important tech information by joining me at the …

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LinkedIn Groups

LinkedIn Groups Gets an Update

I’ve long been an advocate of LinkedIn Groups as a business development tool, but, especially with the previous round of changes that separated Groups into a stand-alone app, many lawyers didn’t take advantage of Groups. This month, LinkedIn announced it’s making some changes to its Groups feature in both the website and mobile app that …

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Nassau County Women’s Bar Association–LinkedIn for Lawyers

This program features an informal discussion about LinkedIn, including: What LinkedIn is and why lawyers should learn about it How lawyers can maximize the visibility of their Profile on LinkedIn Making effective connections on LinkedIn Beyond profiles and invitations – how lawyers can maximize their use of LinkedIn Ethical issues with LinkedIn use

How to Make LinkedIn Work for Your Practice: MyCase Webinar

In this webinar, hosted by MyCase, I’ll show you how to use LinkedIn effectively for your practice. We’ll cover: Ensuring that your Profile “speaks to” your intended audience Using LinkedIn Updates wisely Why law firms should consider LinkedIn Company Pages and Showcase Pages and how to use them Making your connections work for you Finding …

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LinkedIn Updates and Changes Every Lawyer Should Know

LinkedIn has been busy making even more changes to its platform lately. Here’s a summary of some of the changes and updates you should know about: Skills and Endorsements LinkedIn’s previously named “Skills and Expertise” section has been re-named “Skills and Endorsements” in part due to feedback LinkedIn received from lawyers who advised that many …

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Missing Links: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About LinkedIn But Were Afraid to Ask

About The Program Whether you’re a seasoned LinkedIn user or just a beginner, you may have some burning questions that you need answered. This program will answer some of the most frequently asked questions from lawyers about their LinkedIn use, including: • I accidentally sent someone (or my whole address book!) an invitation to connect …

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Lawyers and Social Media

On Wednesday, May 14, I’ll be presenting a program along with well-known jury consultant Edward Schwartz,  as well as Justices Jim Flanagan and Thomas Whelan of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, covering social media and all aspects of litigation. This live three hour CLE program (which will also be available by webcast) is presented by …

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