The Articulate Advocate: Persuasive Skills for Lawyers in Trials, Appeals, Arbitrations, and Motions - Paperback

by Brian K. Johnson (Author), Marsha Hunter (Author), Jami Wintz McKeon (Foreword by)

Master the art of persuasive communication in the legal arena with this essential guide for lawyers.

The Articulate Advocate equips 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.

Author Biography

Brian K. Johnson is the president of a consulting firm who teaches persuasion to trial lawyers and public speaking to transactional attorneys. For the past decade, he has trained new assistant U.S. attorneys at the Department of Justice National Advocacy Center. Marsha Hunter is the CEO of a consulting firm who teaches persuasion for trial lawyers and public speaking for corporate attorneys. Her specialty is human factors--the science of human performance in highstakes environments. She is the communication specialist for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's collaborative programs with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women. They are the award-winning coauthors of The Articulate Attorney and The Articulate Witness. They both live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jami Wintz McKeon is the chair of Morgan Lewis where she directs the firm's strategic growth and its steadfast commitment to client service. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.