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TRAINING
SEMINARS

Sharp oral advocacy skills give you the winning edge.
Why practice only when the stakes are monumentally high for your client?

"I learned how to tell a story with the right focus to unite a jury for my client – even clients who are typically portrayed as the villain by the other side."
- Britta Todd,  Shook Hardy & Bacon

PROGRAMS

David's programs are always interactive, practical, and never "off the shelf."

The experience  level and practice area of participants is always taken into account. 
The topics listed below can be done as entire programs, or mixed to meet the needs of the participants.

See the checklist below and contact David for more information.
All programs are eligible for CLE credit

ESSENTIAL PRESENTING SKILLS​​

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Learn the fundamental speaking skills every lawyer needs: how to use body language and vocal inflection to tell the story between the words, and how to ensure confidence and impact when it matters most. Emerge from this program with more persuasive power by using performance techniques that will last for years. 

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  • Projecting cool confidence 

  • Handling pressure & nerves

  • Commanding the space

  • Strategizing vocal variety

  • Preparing effectively

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POWERFUL  

PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE​​​

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Develop the key communication skills you need to make an impact beyond the representation of your client. Learn how to project  confident leadership presence for internal and external business development. Create clear, engaging messages that make a lasting impression with every presentation. â€‹â€‹â€‹

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  • Acting like a leader​

  • Projecting sincerity and trust

  • Presenting with confidence

  • Developing elevator pitches

  • Simplifying complexity

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Decide on the best options for your group

and contact David for more info:

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

1-3 years

4-8 years

8+ years

APPLICATION

Litigation

Non- Litigation

Mixed

FORMAT

Skills Seminar

Private Coaching

Presentation Only

“Starting with his engaging personality, sense of humor, and sharp communication skills, and extending to his hands-on persuasive storytelling tutorials, David’s presentation and training was exceptional.  Plain language, concise messages, and proper body language are elements of trial advocacy that escape many lawyers.  Of the 50 lawyers in my office who attended, all left as better trial attorneys with an enhanced ability to communicate their message to judges and juries.”  

- Christopher Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney

SINCE 2011

David has been:

NITA program director and faculty member

Adjunct faculty at Loyola School of Law - Chicago 

Seminar/keynote speaker for 14 state bar associations

Lecturer, trainer, or case consultant:

(representative list)

Alston & Bird
Gordon Rees
United States SEC
United States DOJ
Miller Johnson
Fish & Richardson
Faegre Drinker
Warner Norcross
Loeb & Loeb
Venable
Baker McKenzie
Shook, Hardy, & Bacon
Marines Special Forces
Honigman
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Law Society of Northern Ireland
Bar Society of Manitoba
The Hillman Advocacy Program
14 state bar associations

Talk to David about sharpening your verbal game. 

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