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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Sep. 9, 2024

Attorney bios without the risk: Ethical obligations to consider

Attorneys must comply with ethical obligations when drafting and updating their online bios, which serve as a marketing tool to highlight their experience and expertise.

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Attorneys are very busy. When the docket is full, the priority of updating one's online bio may fall to the bottom of the list.

Online bios serve an important role as a valuable marking tool to highlight relevant experience, identify wins or awards, or otherwise credential a lawyer. Online bios are sometimes one of the initial sources of information that individuals like clients or other professionals can use to learn about an attorney's skills and expe...

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