Jan Jacobowitz

Jan Jacobowitz is a prominent figure in the field of legal ethics, social media, and technology. She is the founder and owner of Legal Ethics Advisor, where she offers consulting services, expert testimony, and continuing legal education (CLE) training to law firms and legal organizations. With over 20 years of experience practicing law, Jan has developed a deep understanding of various legal issues, particularly those related to ethics in the legal profession.

Professional Background

• Education: Jan holds a J.D. from George Washington University and a B.S. in Speech from Northwestern University.
• Teaching: She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami School of Law, where she teaches courses on legal ethics and social media. She previously directed the Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program (PREP) at Miami Law, which received national recognition for its professionalism initiatives.
• Leadership Roles: Jan has served as the immediate Past President of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) and has been involved in various committees focused on legal ethics and attorney regulation.

Areas of Expertise

Jan's work encompasses a wide range of topics within legal ethics, including:

• Conflicts of interest
• Unauthorized practice of law
• Attorney fees
• Legal advertising regulations

She has authored several publications, including "Legal Ethics And Social Media: A Practitioner's Handbook" and has contributed to discussions on integrating mindfulness into legal practice through her work on "Mindfulness & Professional Responsibility."

Community Involvement

Jan has actively participated in local governance related to ethics, serving on the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and the Public Trust and as Vice Chairman of Broward County’s Committee on Oversight of the Inspector General.

Through her extensive experience and commitment to ethical practices in law, Jan Jacobowitz continues to influence the landscape of legal ethics education and consultation.