During this three-session colloquy we will explore instances of social media use in an effort to create change. Some of the issues we will examine include:

Videos of “bad actors” and how people share and respond to such videos.

How Twitter impacted and facilitated the Arab Spring.

The use of social media in politics, including advertising by campaigns and supporters sharing of information (both correct and incorrect).

Materials will include relevant social media posts, videos, and articles addressing the use of social media to effect change.

Jennifer Ellis is a legal ethics attorney in Pennsylvania. She owns the consulting/law firm marketing company Jennifer Ellis, JD, LLC, through which she assists attorneys with issues such as electronic discovery, practice management, and online presence. Previously, Jennifer worked with a Philadelphia area personal injury firm, where she practiced legal ethics, managed the firm’s online presence, and oversaw its IT and security consultants. Jennifer also served as the Associate Director of Media Technology with the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, where she organized and presented courses on numerous issues, including law practice management, technology, and ethics. Jennifer speaks and writes throughout Pennsylvania and nationally on issues relating to law practice management, technology, ethics, marketing and more. Find Jennifer online at jlellis.net

Kim Lengert is an ordained Pastor and a Lawyer. Kim is a recognized speaker for both legal education and community organizations, the author of several religious educational studies, worship materials and legal continuing educational materials.

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