Ernie Svenson, one of the "Savvy Blawgers" and host
of Ernie the Attorney, was just interviewed on JD
Bliss about how he came to be a blogger, and among other points was this
exchange:
JDB: Has
blogging been important to you as a means to address some of
the frustration you feel with the legal system?Svenson: There
is a lot of hype now about blogs. My view is that blogs matter
because they represent a new way of communicating that is in its
infancy, but one that is clearly growing at a rapid pace. When
I first got involved in blogging it was completely refreshing to
me. It got me in touch with a lot of lawyers who felt as
I did, and was like going to a specialized bar association meeting
of like-minded colleagues. I have to admit that, after almost
three years, there are times when keeping my blog fresh – which
takes several hours each week – seems like more work than
it should be. Overall it is completely rewarding and that’s
why I continue doing it.But the real strength of blogs is that they still aren’t mainstream,
so the opinion of recognized bloggers carries real weight. For
example I was recently among a group of “savvy blawgers” who
were asked by Bruce MacEwen’s “Adam Smith, Esq.” blog
to give opinions on how the most sophisticated law firms will be managed
five or ten years in the future. That kind of opportunity really
can help change the legal system to better serve clients, and it shows
why blogging is very much worthwhile for me.
Thanks, Ernie! I just thought I was asking a thought-provoking
question, but now I realize I was really helping change the legal
system. Where do I sign up for my royalties?
