If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the linguistic value of an emoji? Symbols and emojis have become commonplace in social media, texting, and even the workplace, and legal professionals are now working to understand the evidentiary meaning of nonverbal communications. John Browning has published four books related to social media and the law and has become a leading resource on the issue. When he is not teaching, writing a book, or working as a shareholder at Passman & Jones, John serves on the board of the State Bar of Texas Computer and Technology section.