Legally Speaking: 40 Powerful Presentation Principles Lawyers Need to Know

Why would anyone spend hours, weeks, or even months painstakingly preparing for a trial or a formal presentation, but very little time crafting or practicing the actual presentation? Perhaps not surprisingly, many attorneys do just that. In Legally Speaking, David J. Dempsey arms you against mediocrity with valuable information and techniques every attorney should use in the courtroom, the boardroom, or any speaking environment. Some of the important lessons taught in the book include: keys to conquering stage fright how to tailor your presentation to your audience how to craft and organize a persuasive presentation secrets for enhancing delivery with pauses and visual aids courtroom presentation techniques and much more As a special bonus, you can take a break from those generally mundane legal documents to enjoy Dempsey's witty style and entertaining personal anecdotes. He picks up where your law school training left off and leads you through the journey of becoming a powerful communicator - demonstrating how to learn from your mistakes and enjoy your increasing success. If you are committed to speaking with power, passion, and persuasion, look no further. Dempsey's unique experience as an adjunct professor, an attorney and a professional speaker form the foundation of Legally Speaking, a groundbreaking book that is practical, educational and entertaining.