Many Atty LinkedIn Profiles Don’t Count As Ads, NYC Bar Says (Law360)

Law360, January 5, 2016

Many Atty LinkedIn Profiles Don’t Count As Ads, NYC Bar Says

A lawyer’s LinkedIn profile only constitutes attorney advertising if it meets a series of criteria, according to a recent New York City ethics opinion, and isn’t subject to legal advertising rules if not posted specifically for the purpose of attracting clients. In a detailed analysis of the professional networking and social media giant LinkedIn, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York’s Committee on Professional Ethics states that resume elements like lists of legal skills and third-party endorsements do not constitute advertising unless they are intended to be seen by potential clients.

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