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After instant messaging (or IM’ing) during work, the #1 complaint about summer associates that I hear from more senior lawyers pertains to new recruits’ use of cell phones in the office. Take some time today and share some cell phone “best practices” with your summer associates:

• In no circumstances should a new recruit walk up and down an office hall or corridor while conducting a cell phone conversation. While in the office, turn cell phones to vibrate.

• If the recruit is invited to a business meeting or meal, their cell phone should be turned off. If an emergency call is anticipated, the new recruit should explain this to the host/hostess before the event begins. If a call is received, the new recruit should excuse him/herself from the event to take the call.

• If, while in transit, a call is received, they should pull off to the side of the road to take the call. New recruits should not conduct cell phone conversations with clients (internal or external) while driving.

• Disable cell phone cameras while in the office.

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