The Articulate Attorney

Designed to assist college law students as well as senior partners, this illustrated how-to guide teaches corporate lawyers how to speak persuasively while thinking on their feet and polish their personal style. Based on more than 25 years of experience coaching practicing attorneys, Johnson and Hunter's innovative techniques--which incorporate cutting-edge discoveries in linguistics, neuroscience, and sports psychology--help transactional lawyers look, sound, and feel natural while speaking in public. How to factor in the effect of adrenaline on public presentations, eliminate "um" and other thinking noises, and remember facts while speaking extemporaneously are among the topics addressed in this guide.