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About the Seminar
Attorneys are faced with many important presentations in their career, from client meetings to business development to courtroom arguments before judge or jury. But just presenting yourself well is not enough: You need to persuade your audience. Being a persuasive advocate isn't something you're born with. It involves specific techniques, which can be learned.
How do you, as a lawyer, make sure that your listener sees the same picture, and comes to the same conclusions, that you did about the information you're presenting? From stage presence, to the sound of your voice, to the structure of your story, this workshop will help you use the tools that professional actors and directors use to paint a clear picture. You'll learn about the most common presentation mistakes advocates make in and out of the courtroom, and the simple changes you can make to lead your listeners to one, inevitable conclusion.
As presenters, most people underestimate their strengths, and misjudge their weaknesses. We think we do something very well, and it turns out that is where we are weakest. We think we do something badly, and it turns out to be one of our greatest strengths. This workshop will finally give you confidence - you'll know for sure what really works, what you do well, and where you should work to improve.
This dynamic seminar takes you beyond the usual public speaking classes to help you discover how to be the most credible, most persuasive person in the room. And you'll leave with clear techniques you can use immediately. Using movie clips and live demonstrations to illustrate the techniques discussed, this seminar provides lawyers with practicable skills that enhance every aspect of their presentation.
What previous attendees have said about this seminar:
This is, without a doubt, THE BEST workshop I've ever attended. [Troy Swanson, Baltimore]
Engaging presentation! All the material was relevant and seemed to keep all the participants interested all day. I wish all our CLE's were this fun and interesting. [Tia Zavaras, Denver]
The presentation was very informative. I left with specific techniques that I can employ with clients and co-workers. [Heidi Storz, Denver]
Your program is outstanding... In 21 years of practice I have never before participated in a program that was so helpful to me as a trial attorney. The exercises, training and suggestions you give for effective speaking are vital to anyone appearing in a courtroom. [J. Patrick Butler, Tucson]
Very well done in all aspects. Engaging, interesting and well-prepared speakers. They had an amazing ability to go through their materials in a smooth, well-timed session. [Attendee, Saskatchewan]
I have tried cases for 20 years. What took me 20 years to learn and then some, the presenters gave to us in a well-constructed class. Great Job! [Luis Robles, Albuquerque]
Speakers: Lisa DeCarp/Leonard Matheo
Mandatory MCLE Credit Hours
This seminar qualifies for 6.0 MCLE credit hours.
Also qualifies for 6.0 Civil/Criminal credit hours for Magistrate and Municipal Judges
This seminar qualifies for 6.0 MCLE credit hours.
This seminar is a Basic Level Program.
Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC
Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2022, please use this course code: 223100ADO.
Note: When submitting your compliance reports to the SC
Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2023, please use this course code: 231561ADO.
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