More than 70 percent of lawyers are members of an online social network

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2009 Networks for Counsel Survey Commissioned by LexisNexis(R) Martindale-Hubbell(R) Also Shows Sharp Rise in Demand for Online Networks Designed Exclusively for Legal Professionals

New survey data reveals that more than 70 percent of lawyers are members of an online social network - up nearly 25 percent over the past year - with 30 percent growth reported among lawyers aged 46 and over. The second annual Networks for Counsel Survey of almost 1,500 lawyers was commissioned by LexisNexis(R) Martindale-Hubbell(R), the industry leader in networking and law firm marketing. It shows that more than 50 percent of respondents think online networks have the potential to change the business and practice of law, while 65 percent expressed interest in joining an online professional network designed specifically for their profession.

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"Lawyers are transforming the way they network by incorporating social media tools into their work in record numbers and in increasingly sophisticated ways," said Ralph Calistri, CEO of Martindale-Hubbell and senior vice president of Global Client Development at LexisNexis. "Both the survey results and the phenomenal membership growth in our own online legal network, Martindale-Hubbell(R) Connected, demonstrate the strong demand for a secure, authenticated network designed specifically for legal professionals."

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Leader Networks, founded by Vanessa DiMauro, brings over 15 years of social network and community building expertise to the enterprise. Leader Networks is a strategic research and consulting firm that helps clients create professional peer networks and online executive communities, helping clients harness the power of new digital rules and tools to drive measurable business benefits from social media. Leader Networks provides a full suite of services for all stages of networking and community development. For more information, please visit Leader Networks : Home Page.