This program will discuss how the Minnesota Rules of
Professional Conduct interact with a lawyer’s use of social media. An overview
of the rules that impact conduct will include Competence, Confidentiality of
Information, Conflict of Interests–Current Clients, Trial Publicity
(Extrajudicial Statements), Truthful Statements, Communication with Represented
Parties, Impartiality and Decorum of Tribunal, Judges and Legal Officials among
others.
In addition to review of ethics
rules, this program will also deliver general discussion on topics
including:
• Conflicts, Trial Publicity and
Deception
• “Friend” Requests and Contacts
• Researching
Jurors
• Statements about Judges | Legal Officials
• False
Statements
• Potential Pitfalls of Social Media Use and
Technology
The program will provide an overview
of Minnesota’s lawyer discipline system and OLPR along with resources available
for attorneys.
This CLE is approved for credit through February 7,
2026.
Presenters:
Kristine Nelson Fuge |
Senior Assistant Director | Office of Lawyers Professional
Responsibility
Bing Tuong | Deputy Director | Office of
Lawyers Professional
Responsibility
CLE Credits:
1.0 Ethics CLE Credit approved |
Event Code: 499962
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA
Members: $64.95