Fearless Public Speaking for Lawyers (OnDemand)
Originally held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Program Fee:
OnDemand: $119 for Members | $219 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (earliest
admission 2016-2018 in any state or country), In-House/Corporate
Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the
Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for
free.
CLE Credit:
NY: 2.0 Skills
NJ: 2.1 General
CA: 1.5 General
PA: 1.5 General
Please Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.
Description:
This course will develop the skills relied upon by lawyers when engaged
in public speaking situations - whether in a courtroom, conference room,
or large auditorium. Attendees will learn how to prepare, practice and
deliver a talk in an interesting way. Gain knowledge on how to
effectively use relevant quotations and anecdotes (not jokes); make eye
contact; and gesture like a pro.
Topics will include:
- Knowing your audience;
- Determining the optimum time for various talks;
- Preparing your talk with a good opening and good closing;
- Delivery techniques; and
- How persuasive public speaking enables lawyers to “make a difference.”
By learning and following time-honored techniques, you’ll no longer fear
speaking to groups of any size and be known as “a tough act to follow.”
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Program Instructor:
Conrad Teitell, Cummings & Lockwood LLC