Master the art of persuasive communication in the legal arena with this essential guide for lawyers.
The Articulate Advocateequips legal professionals with the know-how to persuade judges, juries, and arbitrators. Combining legal expertise with proven communication techniques, this guide offers immediately useful strategies for channeling adrenaline, capturing attention, mastering body language, and polishing persuasive style.
Based on 25 years of coaching experience, this second edition integrates cutting-edge research in human factors, gesture studies, and neuroscience to give litigators a competitive edge. Discover how to:
- Master nonverbal communication
- Control your voice and body language
- Craft compelling arguments
- Connect with your audience
Perfect for lawyers, law students, and legal professionals seeking to elevate their advocacy skills and command the courtroom.
“This book is an essential part of the tool kit for anyone who really wants to be a skilled advocate. It is an investment in you, your career, and your clients. If you cannot attend training with Brian and Marsha in person, this book is the next best thing.” —Jami Wintz McKeon, chair, Morgan Lewis
“The Articulate Advocateremains the single must-have manual on courtroom speaking. Both seasoned and new litigators will benefit from reading it and practicing Johnson and Hunter’s tested techniques. It changed my entire approach to trial and it will do the same for you.” —Brian D. Liddicoat, The Law Offices of Brian D. Liddicoat, Corralitos, CA
“It is such an excellent guide to improving advocacy skills. Feels like legal yoga.” —John M. Zwier, Carlson Caspers, Minneapolis, MN
“It’s impossible to imagine a more complete or more accessible book on the subject of courtroom presentation skills.The Arl³!
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