LAWYER PRESENTATION SKILLS PROGRAMS - MEDIA TRAINING CLASSES FOR ATTORNEYS

Learning what you should and should not do when dealing with the media can make the difference of winning in the court of public opinion as well as to put forth the best image possible for you as an attorney and your law firm. After all, if you are getting a case that has media coverage, it is a chance to best establish yourself and to advertise your services while advocating for your client. THEY improv provides a variety of lawyer skills training workshops to assist in the growth of knowledge and abilities of attorneys.

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Developing the skills required for being a quality attorney takes a lot more than is taught in law school. There are a variety of soft skills and analytical techniques that are simply not dealt with in more traditional training methods. To really stand out from the crowd of lawyers and to make a real difference, additional skills training through our programs can help provide that edge that you are looking for.
More specifically, one of the many elements not focused on in law school is handling the media. For more prestigious cases, lawyers are commonly called upon to illuminate the general public about a case as well as to feed the never ending 24 hour news cycle. This means that several common questions are raised.

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The obvious answer is that when a case strikes the public interest that the media follows. This may be the case when suddenly microphones are thrown in front of you as you walk into or out of the courtroom. Sometimes, however, the other side is reaching out to the media and it may be good strategy to approach the media yourself. Our class can help work on both of these aspects along with how to entice the media with a good story or approach. Likewise, we'll help you learn appropriate protocols pre and post interview.

Most lawyers haven't experienced such situations and don't understand the ins and outs. For instance, how do you handle a one camera interview as opposed to a two camera interview? There are also differences between an in-studio and on location interview. Our workshops not only discuss such things but can include on-camera interviews with our team playing the media and showing the results while discussing methods of improvement.

These are two very different questions. While the law can be very clear as to what discussions are legal to have with the media, the differences between ethical choices and strategic pitfalls are also important to understand. Our workshop can walk you through these issues and help you determine the content to include and the content to exclude from such interviews.

The simple answer is that interviews are conducted after a series of agreements are made. You can protect yourself by getting them to agree to terms, but this is unlikely. Likewise, the media has their own way of interpreting such agreements and often they are overruled by the news director regardless of what the field producer agreed to. Your only recourse after that is through the courts, but of course at that point the damage has been done. Our workshop better explains the inner workings of the media and their decision processes.

They all have very different ways that they operate and the way that material is chosen for use. Having a better understanding of this process can help you better choose your words and improve results. Through a series of examples, we demonstrate how things can be accidentally or purposefully taken out of context and how to remedy those situations prior to them happening. We use role play, video and games to demonstrate these.

Copyright laws apply to everything, of course. Some media outlets make money through charging people to reprint their content for promotional purposes. On the one hand, this usually means that they put people they interview in a favorable light. On the other hand, it seems silly to be charged for advertising their outlet. In general, there is the fair use doctrine, which could apply, as well as publishing just a portion of the material as a teaser and then linking to their outlet. Really, it is case-by-case and sometimes jurisdiction by jurisdiction.

presentation skills training

PRESENTATION SKILLS

The ability to make successful presentations is key to being a top-notch lawyer. Just some aspects of presentation skills include the ideas of STATUS and exuding AUTHORITY, ORATORY skills for OPENING and CLOSING ARGUMENTS, and MEDIA TRAINING to enable the controlling of a public narrative. We have approaches to help all of these areas.

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ORATORY - OPENING AND CLOSING ARGUMENTS

For litigation attorneys, the ability to present in front of jurors is key to success. This is all about the ability to relate information, be confident, be clear and succinct, and to exude the essence of being righteous in what you are letting the others know. Simply put, present as if you completely believe in the innocence of your client. We can help with speeches to make that happen.

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MEDIA TRAINING

The world has changed. More and more, major cases are decided with some amount of influence by media coverage. The ability to control the narrative in public without violating court orders can be the key to a successful effort at winning the battle in court as well as helping your client after the case is over in the world of public opinion. Media manipulation can also make or break careers.

using status skills training

USING STATUS

A lot of the maneuvers in a courtroom, during a deposition, and certainly during negotiations, is about status. Lawyers learn over years of experience about the advantage gained by simply presenting oneself as if they are in a stronger position than they actually are. This is all about skills every actor knows and that we can teach. It is a soft-skill that is often neglected.

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FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
One of the greatest fears of mankind is public speaking. The concept of getting in front of others and having to address a crowd causes many to go into panic. Our workshops help deal with the stress of public speaking as well as smaller elements that betray a speaker and can send non-verbal messages to the media. We can have on-camera classes and review and repeat to overcome shortcomings. Being able to exude confidence and breadth of knowledge while being inspirational and persuasive requires presentation skills training.

Our trainers can prepare you for such situations and enhance your abilities at thinking on your feet. While needing to think on your feet or speaking off the cuff may prove rare, knowing that you have the capacity can enhance your confidence at handling anything should it arise.
Understanding the conscious and subconscious signals being sent to an audience can help improve results. Simply standing up and talking can lead to mistakes and perceptions that can prove detrimental to your position. Knowing these things and actively seeking to overcome them is the only way to achieve the success you desire.

OTHER SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS

LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO NOT ONLY WIN...
BUT TO BE A WINNER!

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SKILLS TRAINING

There are a lot of things that they teach in law school, but there are also a lot of things that they don't focus on. We call these the soft skills. We have training programs to work on the soft skills as well as other aspects of being an attorney that can help in unique ways because we come from a different perspective.

leadership skills training

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Running a law office, which is almost always filled with Alpha Types who don't seek permission and can feel that they know the answers before a question is asked, is truly a challenge. Our training helps get others to recognize your authority while inspiring them to greater success. These enable you to expect them to follow your lead.

jury science skills training

JURY SCIENCE

We will not pretend that Jury Science is a guarantee by any stretch of the imagination. That said, understanding how jurors think and how their backgrounds can influence the choices that they make and how they might help change the minds of others during deliborations can make all the difference when it comes to the final verdict.

the brain skills training

THE BRAIN

Understanding how the brain operates can help you to understand the decision process of others, predict their behavior and response to questions, and enable you to guide them to where you want them to be and to say what you want them to say. Elements of this include Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Mental Manipulation.

witness prep skills training

WITNESS PREP

Preparing a witness is a multi-faceted process. While you may know what you should or should not do on the stand or during a deposition, your clients and your witnesses often do not. It isn't about your knowledge, it is understanding how to teach that is important. We help prepare you for this process.

MCLE AND WORKSHOPS
We have developed a variety of programs that advance the cause of developing talent for law firms. This can include basic elements such as conducting interviews and communication classes, or can be much more nuanced for even the most seasoned professional such as jury science and analyzing the human brain. With advanced notice, we can work with a firm to submit summaries of the workshop for approval for obtaining credit for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. All of this is done in an environment of humor, helping turn the chore of continuing education into a benefit firms can offer to their Associates and can have the added benefit of bonding the staff

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Areas of Law. Whether for Appellate, Business, Civil, Constitutional, Criminal, Entertainment, Family (including Trusts, Estates, Divorce, Elder and Juvenile), Intellectual Property, Medical, Military, Securities or Tax Law, or any of the other branches, we either already have a program that can assist practitioners or can develop a special program to improve performance.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
We understand the need for confidentiality and review all such agreements to ensure a level of secrecy to maintain your relationship with your clients. We will usually not take control of work product and rather not take any material off-location to help ensure our relationships with our clients. Simply ask us for more information about how far we will go to protect our clients, as well as to help you protect yours!

Locations. We have people already in most major cities around the country or can make arrangements if needed. This includes the top cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and practically anywhere else you can imagine. We also have access to Canada, Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean if you would like to conduct something while at a retreat. Simply contact us to find out how we can help you.
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WHY COMEDY
Our Director found that when people laugh, they become more open to new ideas and more likely to take lessons to heart. This made a company engaged in comedy the perfect vehicle to help everything from small organizations to members of the Fortune 500.

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Contact Us

Simply reach out to us to discuss what you would like.

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Discuss the Possibilities

Whether by email or online video call, we will discuss your needs and come up with a plan that you approve to achieve your goals.

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Receive a Proposal

We will get you the proposal outlining what we've already agreed to for us to come wherever you want to have your event.

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Leave the Rest to Us

We then take care of everything from the entertainment, role playing, skills development, and team building for your organization.

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CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

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THE FOUR AREAS WE SERVE

WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE FOUR AREAS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSIONS

LAW OFFICES

Law offices tend to be overworked and employees often feel underappreciated. We help to build camaraderie and enable the tough conversations that are required for providing adequate counsel.

THE JUDICIARY

Those working in the judicial branch are often underappreciated and there is a level of stress that doesn't exist in other areas. We can refresh the employees and enable them to reduce tensions.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Those in law enforcement go beyond just the front line police officers, but also include undercover officers who need help in learning how to act and how to seem more natural in someone else's skin.

THE LEGISLATURE

The Legislative Branch of our government has become a vipers nest of stress, pitfalls, pettiness and bickering. The first step to achieve great things is to rediscover common purpose and to collaborate.

Some of Our Clients

We have worked with over half of the Fortune 500, many of whom have their own legal departments. While we have worked with many law firms, most hire us with the understanding of not advertising our relationship with them. These are just a few of our high-profile clients.

ibm
microsoft
apple
exxon-mobil
coke
wells fargo
mcdonalds
walmart
comcast
berkshire hathaway
bank of america
walgreens
cvs
amazon
att
gm
amerisource
verizon
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