In recent guidance from the American Bar Association (ABA), legal counsel have been advised to steer clear of sharing information related to their representation on listserv forums, especially when the topics of discussion or posts could potentially link back to a client’s identity. This measure is seen by the ABA as being in the best interest of clients.
The rationale behind this new guidance from the ABA is to offer better protection to clients’ identities and ensure sensitive information is not inadvertently disclosed on these platforms. The ABA is one of the leading national organizations for lawyers and law students in the United States and it consistently provides guidance and professional standards for its members, making this new directive an important development for practicing legal professionals who use such platforms for guidance and professional development.
For more details on the ABA announcement, please visit this Law360 article.