Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
Click here to find out moreThis program examines how spoken advocacy functions as a form of action in the courtroom, shaping juror perception through tone, structure, and delivery rather than words alone. The session introduces trial lawyers to the concept that every spoken argument operates simultaneously on two levels: disciplined legal reasoning and the physical transmission of meaning through breath, rhythm, and presence. Emphasis is placed on how jurors instinctively assess credibility, confidence, and clarity based on how information is delivered, not merely on what is said.
Participants will learn how attorneys can consciously align vocal delivery with evidentiary goals in openings, witness examinations, and closing arguments. Using courtroom-specific examples, the program demonstrates how different modes of speech—personal, descriptive, and confrontational—serve distinct advocacy purposes, from humanizing a client to reconstructing events or confronting adverse testimony. The focus remains on ethical, evidence-based persuasion and the strategic use of speech to enhance comprehension, trust, and juror engagement within established trial practice standards.
