Social networking is here to stay and becoming more and more influential in the commercial space. LinkedIn in particular is very effective and the Marketing Team can help you to learn how to use the site, and also other social media sites to great effect.
We have a Social Media Policy that you should bear in mind when posting. Do especially note that even when using social media in your personal capacity, you must comply with your regulatory obligations and should not disparage colleagues or the firm. When using social media in your professional capacity, you are communicating in the name of the firm. Accordingly, you should write in a professional style, and be focused on legal, business or commercial matters appropriate to your professional role. You should avoid commentary on topics that are unrelated to the firm's business, or which may be sensitive or divisive, such as political or religious matters.
If you wish to post about a party which may be a client, or a matter that may directly affect a client, then you should conduct a conflict check to determine whether that party is a client. Posting about clients should be done with their consent, although in some cases that consent may reasonably be implied.