Understanding how to harness social media in the practice of law is a hot topic. From marketing your law practice and trying a case in the media to discovery and jury instructions, social media has infiltrated the way we practice law. It is no longer something that can be ignored or all-out blocked.

There are many firms that prohibit access to social media sites at work. Some actually block entrée, while others simply discourage it. Many claim that social media sites are time-wasters. But social media is not just a productivity issue.