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?