Being Heard: Presentation Skills for Attorneys

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• Praise for Being Heard: Presentation Skills for Attorneys
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction

Part One. The Art Of Public Speaking

• Why Work at It?
• The Audience Matters
• Create a Memorable Message
• How You Start, Finish, and Move
• Rhetorically Speaking
• Your Image Does Matter
• Pitch-Perfect Delivery
• Overcoming Your Fear
• Addressing New Technology
• Getting Your Audience Involved

Part Two. Just For Attorneys

• Just For Attorneys
• Oral Argument Is a Dialogue, Not a Monologue
• Appellate Oral Argument: A Purposeful Conversation
• Opening Statements
• Effective Closing Arguments: The Law and the Craft
• Final Notes on Trial Advocacy from Judges
• Working with the Media: Getting the Basics Right and Knowing When to Get Help
• Conclusion
• Resources
• About the Author