Monthly Archives: June 2009

Web Development at Dickstein Shapiro

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Ways to Contact Dickstein Shapiro on the Web:

(phone) by office (+1)

(e-mail) last name first initial at dicksteinshapiro dot com (+1) (this varies by professional so users should look up individuals on the website)

(home page) http://www.dicksteinshapiro.com/ (+1)

How Dickstein Interacts On the Web:

(profiles)

- LinkedIn (+1)

- Facebook (Groups: Summer associates 2009 , Dickstein Shapiro Summer Associates 2008 , Dickstein Shapiro Summer Associates New York City 2009 )

Dickstein must let lawyers have profiles on social networking sites unlike some other firms we know! (+5)

- Jigsaw (+1)

- Martindale (+1)

(blog)

Official blogs – While we did not find any firm sponsored blogs, we did find Corporate Insurance Blog , which is maintained by Dickstein Shapiro Counsel Scott Godes .  (+1)

Twitter – Again, we failed to find a firm-wide Dickstein Shapiro Twitter account but we are now following Scott Goddes tweets .  (+1)

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Official podcasts – n/a

Official webinars – n/a

The events are a little harder to search because there is no specific search for webinar or podcast but there is a general search on the events page.

How Dickstein Shapiro Interacts With the Web:

(creation)

- Corporate Insurance Blog is created using WordPress. (+1)

(interpretation)

- Corporate Insurance Blog tracks site visits through WordPress Stats .  The site also utilizes Quantcast to measure and analyze traffic.  This is a new tool for us so we’ll be sure to thank Scott later for the introduction.

The site does not use any other third-party analytics tool such as sitemeter or google analytics .  In addition, the blog does not use feedburner to track feed subscriptions.

(domain/hosting)

- Corporate Insurance Blog is hosted on WordPress.com though it is published on a vanity url. (+1)

BigLaw Tech Score: 17 points

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For an explanation of the BigLaw Tech Score, see this post .

Web Development at DLA Piper

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Ways to Contact DLA Piper on the Web:

(phone) by office (+1)

(e-mail)first name dot last name at dlapiper dot com  (+1) (this varies by professional so users should look up individuals on the website)

(home page) http://www.dlapiper.com (+1)

How DLA Piper Interacts On the Web:

(profiles)

- LinkedIn (+1)

- Facebook (Group) (+1)

- Jigsaw (+1)

- Martindale (+1)

(blog)

Official blogs – I went back and forth deciding whether DLA Piper Technology Leaders Summit Blog should count as an official firm blog, especially because it was last published over six months ago (October 2008).  I decided to give it to DLA Piper.  Why?  Well, the firm’s logo is proudly positioned on the blog and it’s a forward-thinking use of blogging technology.  Actually, for that, DLA Piper deserves an extra point.  (+2)

DLA Piper created this blog for its technology summit that occurred in October 2008 (further details).

Twitter – We found a DLA Piper Twitter account that has not been updated.  We’re not even sure if DLA Piper owns the account.  (+0)

[January 24, 2010 UPDATE:  Now there are many DLA Twitter accounts, e.g., this one, but they did not exist when we calculated DLA's score.  To see an ongoing list of DLA Piper's Twitter accounts, please refer to our Am Law Tweeple post.]

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Official podcasts – DLA Piper does have a few podcasts available for download.  Most recently, this 2009 seminar is available for download here. (+2!!!)

We found these by searching Google for “DLA Piper podcasts.”  You could also search for “podcast” on DLA Piper’s website.

Official webinars – The firm does host webinars (e.g. this ediscovery webinar from April 2009 entitled, “Designing, Implementing, Maintaining and Releasing Litigation Holds” (whitepaper also available for download)). (+2!!!!)

These are found by searching for the word “webinar” in the event section of the firm’s website.  (They are sorta hard to find but I was so proud of the topics, I decided to give the firm 2 points!)

How DLA Interacts With the Web:

(creation)

- DLA Piper Technology Leaders Summit Blog is created using Google’s Blogger.  (+1)

- The mp3s offered are mostly recordings of webinars or events.  Therefore, they were mostly recorded by 3rd parties such as BrightTalk.  (+1)

(interpretation)

- DLA Piper Technology Leaders Summit Blog tracks visits with Google Analytics. However, the blog does not use feedburner to track feed subscriptions. (+1)

- BrightTalk offers presenters and channel owners an array of tracking and analytics services.  (+1)

(domain/hosting)

- DLA Piper Technology Leaders Summit Blog is hosted by Blogger and is redirected to the vanity url http://www.dlatechlaw.com/. (+1)

- The mp3s were hosted on a 3rd party system – mostly, BrightTalk. (+1)

BigLaw Tech Score: 19 points

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For an explanation of the BigLaw Tech Score, see this post.

Web Development at Dewey & LeBoeuf

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Ways to Contact Dewey & LeBoeuf on the Web:

(phone) by office (+1)

(e-mail) First initial last name at dl dot com (+1) (this varies by professional so users should look up individuals on the website)

(home page) http://www.dl.com (+1)

How Dewey & LeBoeuf Interacts On the Web:

(profiles)

- LinkedIn (+1) (Group for Dewey Ballantine alumni (+1))

- Facebook (+1) (Summer Associates 2009 (+1), Dewey & LeBoeuf – New York (+1))

- Jigsaw (+1)

- Martindale (+1)

(blog)

Official blogs – n/a

Unofficial blogs – The 10b-5 Daily is a securities class action litigation blog published by Dewey & LeBoeuf Partner Lyle Roberts. (+.5)

The blog mentions Dewey & LeBoeuf when describing Lyle Roberts’s affiliation with the firm . However, the blog’s disclaimer, in the lower right hand corner:

This web log is for informational purposes only. In other words, it does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Online readers should not act upon any information presented on this web log without seeking professional legal counsel. Finally, the posts on this web log represent the personal views of Lyle Roberts, not the views of his law firm or clients.

The author apologizes for any factual errors in this web log. Although he will act quickly to correct errors pointed out to him, he declines to take responsibility for the mischief that may result in the interim.

Twitter – There is an inactive Twitter account that may or may not be for the firm.  (+.5)

(podcast)

Official podcasts – n/a

Official webinars – The firm does host webinars (e.g. this past webinar in 2007 ). These are found (not easily) by searching the firm’s website. (+.5)

How Dewey & LeBoeuf Interacts With the Web:

(creation)

- n/a

- Note: For further information on the 10b-5 Daily, please see Lyle’s comprehensive FAQs .  I’ve decided not to include them here due to the disclaimer on the site.

(interpretation)

- n/a

(domain/hosting)

- n/a

BigLaw Tech Score: 11.5 points

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For an explanation of the BigLaw Tech Score, see this post.


Webinar Series: Blogging for Legal Professionals

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I’ve finished the syllabus for Blogging for Lawyers.  It will be 7 classes with the option to attend individual classes.

Here are the basic details:

Week One:  Understanding Why Legal Professionals Blog

Week Two:  Style, Structure, & Stats

Week Three:  Content.  Content.  Content.

Week Four:  Creating a Blogging Strategy

Week Five: Hi Family & Friends!  Attracting (More) Visitors to your Blog

Week Six: Analyzing the Return on your Investment

Week Seven:  Blog Moderation; Now What?

Costs:

Individual classes:

$99 per class

7-week course – Full payment option:

$490 (one-time fee)

Bundle:  Classes 1 & 2:

$144 (plus, one week exclusive sign up for classes 3 & 4)

Includes:

  • One (1) hr Webinar and Q&A (live and/or available for download)
  • Instructor’s Notes
  • Personalized feedback on all course assignments
  • Discount on future courses

Refer a friend?  Get $40 discount for yourself and $15 discount for your friend.  (Discount for each friend you refer.  E.g. Refer 6 friends?  $40 x 6 = $240 = your discount.)

Leave any questions in the comments!