Attorneys and law firms should balance the rewards and risks of using social media to promote their practice. Many attorneys are hesistant to dive into online marketing through social media because they are unaware of the benefits social media provides:
Social media is an important marketing and business development tool. Attorneys and law firms are beginning to recognize that social media websites, like blogs, are a valuable form of branding and relationship building. Social media is an effective means of communicating your firm’s brand to today’s online marketplace.
Social media adds value. Your brand is critical to the success of your firm. Your attorneys serve as a reflection of your firm’s brand in the courtroom, boardroom, and through their online activities. Responsible and effective social media activities add value to the firm’s business and helps generate new clients by:
Like any successful marketing campagin, social media will not generate clients over time. Your law firm should brainstorm your short term and long term online marketing goals, create a business development plan, and consult internal and external marketing professionals for advice. Over the coming months, this blog can also serve as a resource to identify how your firm can use social media professioanly, effectively, and ethically.
CEO & Founder of Social Media Law & Order
Ethan teaches social media CLE programs to lawyers, law firms, and legal associations. He can design a one hour, half day, or full day workshop at your office, firm retreat, or conference that will be approved for both ethics and general CLE credit. Learn more about how Ethan can be your social media law keynote speaker at your next conference on topics related to social media and the law.