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Legal Ethics in Marketing: Do’s and Don’ts

Navigate the ethical landscape of legal marketing with confidence and compliance

Created byCLE for Me
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BeginnerUpdated Jun 2, 2025
Legal Ethics in Marketing: Do’s and Don’ts

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the historical context and evolution of legal marketing regulations
check_circleImplement effective and ethical digital marketing strategies for law firms
check_circleIdentify and avoid common ethical pitfalls in legal advertising
check_circleNavigate the complexities of attorney-client relationships in marketing contexts
check_circleComply with state bar association regulations and ABA guidelines on legal marketing
check_circleAnticipate future trends and ethical considerations in legal technology and marketing

About This Course

This course, "Legal Ethics in Marketing: Do’s and Don’ts," explores the critical ethical boundaries lawyers must navigate when promoting their services. From the historical shifts in advertising regulation to the complexities of the digital age, understanding these rules is essential for maintaining professional integrity and avoiding disciplinary action.

Delving into the evolution of legal marketing ethics, we examine landmark court cases that shaped current First Amendment protections for commercial speech, while highlighting the state bars' authority to regulate against false or misleading practices.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct as they apply to advertising, solicitation, and client communication.

Key topics covered include:

  • The history and constitutional framework of legal marketing regulation.
  • Applying ethical rules to websites, social media, blogs, and online content.
  • Navigating online reviews, virtual consultations, and client data privacy.
  • Strategies for using clear disclaimers to prevent unintended attorney-client relationships.
  • Identifying and avoiding false or misleading advertising claims.
  • Understanding restrictions on solicitation and conflicts of interest in marketing.
  • Exploring emerging ethical considerations in AI, VR, and other future marketing technologies.

Mastering the do's and don'ts of legal marketing will empower you to effectively reach clients while upholding the highest ethical standards.

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Elise Thomas
Elise Thomas

Licensed New York Attorney


Licensed in New York and currently based in Illinois. She is in her fifth year as a corporate attorney and has experience working in law firms and in-house settings. Her focus includes corporate law, including entity formation, equity issuance, and a focus on equity and debt financings as well as merger and acquisition transactions. She also has experience in commercial agreements and privacy and data security law.

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