Navigating Law in the Social Media Era: A Conversation with Professor Maikieta Brantley

In the second episode of Season 6, we sit down with University of Houston Law Center Professor Maikieta Brantley. Emphasis Added hosts, Graysen Mechler and Geoffrey Okolo, begin the episode by exploring Professor Brantley’s journey to becoming a lawyer and eventually transitioning into academia. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on Professor Brantley’s large social media following and her dual role as a law professor and an influence. She discusses how she became involved in social media, its impact on modern law, and the balance between her online presence and academic responsibilities. The episode also delves into Professor Brantley’s research revolving around the intersection of the law and social media. She then offers insight into how brands and platforms handle FTC disclosure requirements, and whether guidelines are enforceable.Subscribe to the Houston Law Review at the link below:https://uhlc.wufoo.com/forms/mkzu7j60z0ytjk/To get a mailing or electronic subscription to the Houston Law Review click here.  For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!