We discussed the role legal ethics plays in a paralegal's day-to-day conduct. In today's world, paralegals must also understand how social media impacts the legal profession. In your initial post, address the following prompts:

• Consider social media's relationship to legal ethics. Examine how social media contributes to an increased risk for legal ethics violations surrounding client confidentiality, UPL, professional boundaries with clients, and other ethical issues.
   
• In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases of legal professionals terminated for their personal social media activity. Discuss potential strategies for avoiding employment and legal ethics issues in your own social media presence.

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