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More than 40 judges, attorneys and court advocates for youth came together for a presentation by JohnstonWells’ Diane Amdur and Breanna Deidel, offering insight into the world of social networking and teens.

Attendees learned more about five of the major social media applications that this key audience is utilizing, as well as the potential risks and topical issues surrounding these online communities.

Some of the information shared included:

• Teens are not accessing applications like Twitter nearly as much as MySpace and Facebook.
• “Hanging out” often means chatting on Facebook and/or MySpace.
• In the case of cyberbullying, teen victims have a lack of escape from cruel comments in cyberspace due to advances in technology.
• Despite warnings and safety tips, teens are still over sharing on social networking sites.

Attendees not only earned CLE credits, they walked away with a better understanding of teens and social networking.

Giving the entire community a chance to see our award-winning building and folk art collection, JohnstonWells is participating in Doors Open Denver, an event sponsored by Mayor John Hickenlooper, the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and The Denver Architectural Foundation.

Doors Open Denver will take place the weekend of April 17 and 18. Guests will have the opportunity to explore buildings throughout the city, including the historic Rocky Mountain Seed Company Building, the home of JohnstonWells.

The event is free to the public. JohnstonWells, located at 1321 15th Street, in the historic Rocky Mountain Seed Company building, will be open for tours Saturday, April 17, 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and Noon.

Visit www.DenverGov.org/DoorsOpenDenver for more information about the event.

Breanna Deidel and Lee Bley have been promoted to counselor and senior associate respectively at JohnstonWells Public Relations. 

Deidel’s promotion reflects more than six years of comprehensive public relations experience. As a counselor, Deidel will continue to lead client account teams, including BERNINA of America and Goodwill Industries of Denver, while also assisting with the firm’s business development and marketing efforts.

Deidel is on the board of directors for Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), sits on the public relations and marketing committee for DUG’s 25th anniversary celebration, co-chairs the marketing committee for the Women’s Vision Foundation 2010 Walk, is a “Big Sister” and volunteers for the Little Sisters of the Poor at Mullen Home.

Bley’s promotion reflects more than two years of public relations experience at JohnstonWells. As a senior associate, Bley will continue to be an intricate part of all client teams. She also will continue her role on the firm’s social media team.

Bley is the 2010 co-chair of LoDo District’s Events Committee, the 2010 co-chair of the Denver Debutante Junior Patrons Committee and is an active member of LoDo Young Professionals.