Technola : Public Interest Law & Technology Updates & Commentary : Matthew Burnett & Kate Bladow : Tech Advice for the Non-Profit Legal Sector

Think Facebook and Twitter are just for people who have a lot of extra time? Perhaps Online Social Networks: Making Your Connections Work for You will change your mind. This article from the Immigration Advocates Network March 2009 Newsletter outlines existing opportunities for members to network with others interested in immigration issues; however, it is also a great introduction to how social networks can be used to increase communication and collaboration. - K

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On October 31, 2008 at 11 am Pacific/2pm Eastern, I'll be discussing how the Immigration Advocates Network is using online media and social networking tools to engage advocates and increase communication and coordination in the immigrants' rights sector for a LSNTAP training on Creative Uses of Technology in Poverty Law. Other topics for this session include:

• Linking case management systems to document generators
• Call centers to connect pro bono attorneys with clients
• Online advice and representation platforms
• Litigation document management software
• Sharing pleadings with pro bono attorneys

To register for this free webinar, click here. Hope to see you there! -M

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For those of you on Twitter or who are considering joining Twitter, I've created a Legal Aid and Pro Bono Pack on TwitterPacks. TwitterPacks contains lists of who is talking about what on Twitter. I've added quite a few people to the list, but if your name isn't there and it should be, go ahead and add it. A couple of new additions to the legal aid and pro bono community that you might not be aware of  - the Shriver Center and Immigration Advocates Network. - K

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You may have noticed that Matthew was pretty quiet last week. Fear not. He's still as dedicated to blogging as ever. His day job was just a bit busier than normal--the Immigration Advocates Network web site launched.

The launch of this site is a huge step toward building a national network of service providers, advocates, and organizers who work on behalf of immigrants' rights. The web site allows members to connect with each other, receive up-to-date information and trainings, and share resources with others. This site will help each organization serve its members and will also help to strengthen the overall immigrants' rights movement. And Matthew's been a key person in getting this site off the ground. Yea, Matthew! - K

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