You cannot register for this webinar
This webinar has ended. Thank you for your interest.
Topic
From Posts to Proof: Ethical Social Media Strategies for Legal Professionals
Date & Time
Selected Sessions:
Apr 29, 2025 10:00 AM
Description
This course dives into the critical importance and implementation of social media investigations, highlighting how they can reduce surveillance costs, develop effective strategies, and supplement other investigative actions. Participants will learn to identify potential witnesses, pinpoint prior and future activities, and secure crucial evidence. The course also explores the role of social media in legal actions, including real-time insights, character assessments, and corroboration of testimonies. It covers the benefits of hiring specialized social media investigators, ensuring legal compliance, and enhancing case strategies. Ethical considerations and best practices, including confidentiality, privacy, and anti-stalking laws, are emphasized. Practical tips for utilizing social media evidence effectively and collaborating with investigators are provided, along with complementary investigations to optimize findings.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the significance of social media investigations in reducing surveillance costs and enhancing case strategies.
- Identify potential witnesses, pinpoint prior and future activities, and secure crucial evidence using social media platforms.
- Explore the role of social media in legal actions, including real-time insights, character assessments, and corroboration of testimonies.
- Learn the benefits of hiring specialized social media investigators and ensuring legal compliance.
- Implement ethical considerations and best practices, including confidentiality, privacy, and adherence to anti-stalking laws.
This course is approved for (1) one hour of continuing legal education (CLE) credits in the following states: CA, FL, GA, IL, MO, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX, VA
This course is pending approval for (1) one hour of continuing legal education (CLE) credits in the following state: OH