I spoke the other day about Twitter and other social media tools at the National Association of Bar Executives Communication Section’s meeting in Las Vegas. I made everyone put down the phones and pay attention. That led to a small revolt, but I made my point: Social Media fills a human need to communicate. Either [...]
Archive for the ‘Speaker’ Category
Social Media’s Threat to the Legal System
22 Oct 2009 at 21:55
Michael Sommermeyer
Communication, Linkedin, PR Education, Social Media, Speaker
Random Thoughts: The I Just Got Back From Reno, Again, Version
09 Oct 2009 at 15:04
Michael Sommermeyer
Communication, Courts, Government Social Media, Law, Social Media, Speaker
photo credit: steakpinball
I just returned from a day trip to northern Nevada to teach media relations to judges at the National Judicial College. The participants are judges from various states taking college-level courses on ethics, courtroom procedures, and in my case, transparency and accountability. I joined up with Judge Steve Smith of Bryan, Texas, [...]
IAP2 Presentation: Impacts of the O.J. Simpson Trial
I will be the featured speaker at the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) -Silver State Chapter meeting on January 22, 2009 in Henderson, NV. The group has invited me share my insight, personal experience and knowledge related to the O.J. Simpson trial. Apparently, the chapter members are especially interested in the [...]