Watch What You Post

Steer Clear of Social Media Minefields

Hosted by the Corporate Communications Section.

Category: Social Media

In a legally contentious world there are legal ramifications for everything public relations professionals do with social media. Yet, many practitioners are unaware of the acceptable practices and pitfalls. Your actions or inactions could put your company into hot water despite your best intentions.

In this webinar, you will:

• Gain a legal perspective on some of the do’s and don’ts often overlooked when it comes to many companies’ social media activities and practices.
• Boost your awareness of some of the most common legal issues faced by companies utilizing social media, and learn to avoid a costly corporate lawsuit.
• Learn where the law currently stands when it comes to corporate communications practices involving social media use.

Instructor

Brian J. Lamoureux

Brian J. Lamoureux is a partner at Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC, and a member of its litigation, employment law, and corporate and business counseling teams. His practice areas are extensive and include social media law, complex commercial litigation, employment issues, creditors’ rights, surety law, construction law, structured settlement transfers and student loan bankruptcy matters. He is an accomplished business litigator with more than 12 years of experience in commercial litigation matters.

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Moderator

Steve Zenofsky, APR, Fellow PRSA

With 20+ years of experience in corporate, non-profit and healthcare, Steve Zenofsky, APR, Fellow PRSA, oversees public relations strategy, execution and reputation management for FM Global, one of the world’s largest business property insurers. He is 2012 chair of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section and sits on PRSA’s Accreditation Marketing Committee. He also serves on the Conference Board’s Council on Corporate Communications Strategy II executive committee.

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