Despite LinkedIn's reputation as the social networking site for professionals, there are still skeptics who question its value. Most of the skepticism among lawyers arises from questions of confidentiality. That's natural. Holding information close is ingrained by the time you sit down to take the bar exam. But LinkedIn is marketing, not lawyering—and it's tough to get someone to buy when you're being cagey about things.
Originally published May 15, 2013Sign up for our free newsletter.