09 Jan 2014 at 4:50 PM

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Join Us March 14 For The Attorney@Blog Conference

By Above the Law

Join us at the Yale Club in New York City on March 14 for the inaugural ATL Attorney@Blog conference, a first-of-its-kind convocation of the leading legal bloggers. The conference will feature a series of panel discussions covering an array of issues facing the legal blogging community, including free speech, race and gender, and technology. In addition, the conference will provide space for attendees to network, socialize, and, of course, blog the proceedings. CLE credit available! See here for more details and tickets.
Attorney@Blog Panel Line-Up:
Free Speech Online
Moderator: David Lat
This panel will discuss emerging free speech issues in addition to practical advice on how to avoid violating libel statutes and other related legal pitfalls.
The Trolls: Confronting (or Ignoring) Racism and Sexism
Moderator: Staci Zaretsky
This panel will explore the various strategies and best practices (along with their intellectual underpinnings) available to legal bloggers in managing the dark side of the internet: the “trolls” who engage in offensive and hateful (albeit protected) speech.
Blogs as Agents of Change
Moderator: Elie Mystal
This session will explore the degree to which blogs and bloggers are a by-product or prime mover behind the way in which the profession is being forced to challenge some of its basic assumptions.
Emerging Technical Trends & Best Practices
Moderator: Joe Patrice
This panel will explore the intersection of technology and the law. Topics to include the use of social media for business development as well as practical tips on content strategy, SEO, blogging platforms, and other topics.