Socially Acceptable: The Ethics of Using Social Media

November 18th, 2026 12:00 PM CST

Whether you use social media for professional networking or personal connections, you can never take off your lawyer hat. What does this mean for attorneys? You must understand how it works to ensure you don’t fall victim to the ethical pitfalls that come with your social media posts. Whether you need to better understand how to ethically advertise via social media platforms, communicate with clients, or research potential jurors, this webinar is for you. Speakers, Claude E. Ducloux, J.D., a Texas attorney board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, and Kate Gould, Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorney, will discuss this evolving topic and offer key takeaways for your practice as they examine the Rules of Professional Conduct implicated with social media use. 

Meet the Speakers

Claude E. Ducloux, J.D.

Kate Gould, J.D.

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