WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2009) – Jaffe Associates Inc., the leading public relations consultancy for law firms and the legal community, is pleased to announce that Vivian Hood, Vice President of Public Relations, was a panelist at the LMA Southeastern Chapter Orlando City Group program on “Florida Bar Advertising Rules Update” on September 24, 2009. 

The panelists provided a better understanding of Florida Bar advertising rules, requirements, filing procedures, and guidance on what are acceptable and non-acceptable forms of lawyer advertising.  Ms. Hood discussed the impact of social networking as it relates to Bar rules, and gave a current look at Florida law firms’ 2.0 activity.  

Jaffe Associates (www.jaffeassociates.com) is the leading public relations firm serving law firms in North America and Europe.  Working only in the legal industry, Jaffe offers a broad range of classic PR and PR 2.0 services, crisis communications, strategic marketing consulting, creative branding, and web/technology services.  Established more than 30 years ago, Jaffe operates as a fully virtual company with a full time staff of experienced legal publicists and consultants located throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Our goal is to 'Make It Happen' for our clients with efficient implementation that goes far beyond goal-setting, strategy and planning.