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Addressing the distinctive communication skills expected of attorneys--and based on three decades of experience coaching lawyers--this manual of practical, useful solutions integrates cutting-edge discoveries in human factors, linguistics, neuroscience, gesture studies, and sports psychology. These techniques will transform any attorney into a more confident speaker, whether addressing colleagues in a conference room, counseling clients in a boardroom, or presenting a CLE in a ballroom. Including tips on bringing the presentation off of one's notes and using direct eye contact, the book answers such common questions as: How do I channel nervous energy into dynamic delivery? What is a reliable way to remember what I want to say? How do I stop saying ""um"" and think in silence instead? and Why is gesturing so important? Topics are divided into chapters on the body, the brain, and the voice, with an extra section specifically dedicated to practice.

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The helpful tips and advice provided by The Articulate Attorney have given me the confidence to step out and be a leader in my field. I find myself thinking about upcoming speaking engagements with anticipation now, rather than dread. --Thomas Cohen, Partner, Alston & Bird, Los Angeles, California The Articulate Advocate is a must read for anyone who must speak well before audiences big or small. And for lawyers in court, before the media, or in the boardroom, it is close to malpractice not to read and practice its wisdom. -- Paul J. Zwier, Professor of Law, Emory University, Atlanta, GA I have never heard or read anything about communication techniques that compares to the wealth of knowledge Johnson and Hunter possess on the subject. [This] book is essential reading for anyone who wants to try cases. No matter how many trials you may have under your belt, you'll find many useful and original insights on how to communicate with juries and judges, or simply with other human beings. --Carol B. Anderson, Director of Trial Advocacy, Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, NC

<p> The helpful tips and advice provided by The Articulate Attorney have given me the confidence to step out and be a leader in my field. I find myself thinking about upcoming speaking engagements with anticipation now, rather than dread. --Thomas Cohen, Partner, Alston & Bird, Los Angeles, California <p> The Articulate Advocate is a must read for anyone who must speak well before audiences big or small. And for lawyers in court, before the media, or in the boardroom, it is close to malpractice not to read and practice its wisdom. -- Paul J. Zwier, Professor of Law, Emory University, Atlanta, GA <p> I have never heard or read anything about communication techniques that compares to the wealth of knowledge Johnson and Hunter possess on the subject. [This] book is essential reading for anyone who wants to try cases. No matter how many trials you may have under your belt, you'll find many useful and original insights on how to communicate with juries and judges, or simply with other human beings. --Carol B. Anderson, Director of Trial Advocacy, Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, NC

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Marsha Hunter is a specialist in training attorneys how to speak persuasively and spontaneously whose client base spans the United States, Canada, and Europe. She also teaches communication skills for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the Department of Justice, and upper echelon law firms. She lives in Prescott, Arizona.

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