First woman elected president of the American Bar Association tells University of Montana audience that lawyers must use social media with caution

An attorney and author of a book on modernizing management techniques in law offices warned students, faculty and lawyers on Thursday of the inherent ethical dilemmas that can arise in a world of electronic communication and social media.

Modern technology can enhance efficiency and, in one respect, it’s a lawyer’s obligation to understand and participate in this increasingly electronic world, said Roberta Cooper Ramo, the first woman elected president of the American Bar Association. At the same time, it’s important to remember client confidentiality and take the necessary precautions to uphold that responsibility, especially when trying to reduce costs through outsourcing or "cloud computing."

"Do more face-to-face instead of Facebook-to-Facebook," she said. "Too much technology blunts our senses to pain and injustice."

By CHELSI MOY of the Missoulian

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