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Social Media, Technology and Professional Responsibility (60 mins)

William M. Blitch Jr., Esq.

Social media and technology have revolutionized the world.  Individuals can share information with friends, family, coworkers, and clients through many platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and blogging websites. It is rare to meet someone who does not use social media, electronic devices, and other technology for personal or professional purposes.  Lawyers are no exception. Lawyers have ethical obligations requiring them to be careful when using social media.  These rules affect a lawyer’s practice habits, including how they post on social media, advertise and market their services, approach litigation and eDiscovery, train support staff, and handle client interaction. This session will discuss the ethical duties lawyers must consider before using social media in both personal and professional contexts as well as the use of technology.

Lawyer Burnout:  My Brother’s Keeper (60 mins.)

Tara E. Nauful, Esq.

Lawyer burnout is a serious problem. While legal work can be incredibly fulfilling, it can also, by nature, be stressful and downright exhausting. Industry wide, ultra-competitive professional cultures and excessive hours are leading to overworked lawyers and widespread wellness and mental health struggles. Lawyer burnout, however, isn’t inevitable—especially if you can manage it before it wears you too far down.  This session will (1) provide a concise understanding of lawyer burnout; (2) examine ways that burnout can be stopped before it starts, and (3) discuss the responsibility lawyers have to helping each other to avoid and/or deal with burnout. 

Ethics Lessons from Sheriff Andy Taylor and Friends (60 mins.)

David D. Cantrell Jr., Esq.

You don’t have to be from North Carolina or over 50 years old to fully appreciate Sheriff Andy Taylor and fine people of Mayberry.  People liked Andy for the right reasons. He was laid-back and modest, tolerant, and empathetic. He was an authority figure both beloved and obeyed. He was a fine musician, especially when jamming with The Darlings. This session will show how watching the Andy Griffith Show could make you a better and more ethical attorney. Lessons from the show will be discussed and shared.

Speaker Information:

William M. Blitch Jr. is currently the Disciplinary Counsel for the SC Office of Disciplinary Counsel.  After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998, he began his career in private practice handling real estate and similar matters. After coming to his senses, he left private practice and joined the South Carolina Court of Appeals as a staff attorney. In May 1999, he began clerking for the Honorable Ralph King Anderson, Jr. of the Court of Appeals. When his clerkship ended, he became a staff attorney with the South Carolina Supreme Court in 2000. After two years with the Supreme Court, he returned to the Court of Appeals and became the Deputy Chief Staff Attorney, and later served as the Interim Chief Staff Attorney. Mr. Blitch joined the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office in 2007, where he has handled criminal appeals before both the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court and worked with the South Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Mr. Blitch has spoken at numerous trainings throughout South Carolina on appellate issues, digital evidence, Fourth Amendment, prosecution of sexual abuse, child abuse, and issues related to ICAC, including at the South Carolina Summary Court Judge’s Conference, the South Carolina Solicitor’s Conference, and numerous CLE trainings throughout the state.

 David D. Cantrell Jr., Esq. is a solo practitioner in Easley, SC.  He graduated from Wofford College and the University of South Carolina School of Law.  He has practiced in Upstate South Carolina continuously since 1977.  He has been employed by the Solicitor's Office, the City of Easley as a Municipal Judge, and by the Public Defender's Office.  He has been active with the Pickens County Bar, the South Carolina Bar, and the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association.  His primary areas of practice are Consumer Bankruptcy (Chapter 7), Criminal (General Sessions, Magistrate and Juvenile), Family Law, and Estate Planning.

Tara E. Nauful, Esq. graduated from the University of Virginia and the University of South Carolina School of Law.  Tara is licensed to practice in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.  In private practice for almost 30 years, Tara represents clients in all aspects of the financial services arena, including restructuring and workouts, bankruptcy, and financial services litigation. Tara is a certified mediator and has been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a specialist in Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor law since 1998. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Bankruptcy Litigation, and she holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest (AV) rating for ethical standards and legal ability.  In addition to her practice, Tara is a frequent author and speaker on bankruptcy and legal ethics.