As the business world becomes increasingly reliant on technology for communication, the legal profession is also noticing a shift. This has been seen not only in document transfer and communication, such as email or efiling, but also with knowledge sharing and networking.The 2008 Networks for Counsel Survey, commissioned by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, has revealed that almost 50% of lawyers are members of online social networks, and more than 40% believe professional networking has the potential to change the business and practice of law over the next five years.
October 22, 2008 at 08:26 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
A recent survey found that lawyers were still sceptical of the value of online networking. James Harley looks at what can be done to change attitudes
As the business world becomes increasingly reliant on technology for communication, the legal profession is also noticing a shift. This has been seen not only in document transfer and communication, such as email or efiling, but also with knowledge sharing and networking.
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