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Our law is founded in oral discourse
. . . a tradition handed down over centuries. In a profession
where the practitioner must be orator as well as counsel, the
single most important skill
a lawyer possesses is the ability to communicate effectively
with other human beings. but, the single most frequent complaint
clients have about their lawyers concerns communication. These
complaints run the gamut from not returning phone calls to not
listening . . . from misinterpreting the problem to misquoting
. . . from insinuating the lawyer's ego and own needs to not
telling the story right! If not addressed, these problems become
serious professional, and even ethical, violations. Skilled communication,
on the other hand, can enhance personal credibility, increase
interpersonal effectiveness and increase professional image.
Word of Mouth: A Workshop in the Art and Ethics of Oral Communication for Lawyers, facilitated by Graham Thatcher, covers what lawyers don't learn in law school. It demonstrates why lawyers have problems with communication, what problems "thinking like a lawyer" can create, and how communication really works. Participants learn how to read the signs of spoken and unspoken language to respond more effectlvely. This program provides a fresh approach to help participants discover personal tools they can use to become more effective communicators in all aspects of practice and in every professional context.
Word of Mouth: A Workshop in the Art and Ethics of Oral Communication for Lawyers, has been approved for CLE credit (including ethics and professionalism credit) in several states. The program can be presented in a half or full day format. The half day program covers theory and demonstration only. The full day schedule also includes sessions for attendee participation and presentation. CLE credit for the workshop ranges from three to seven hours and the schedule can be adjusted to fit individual state requirements and needs of the sponsoring organization. Sample schedules, programs and study materials are available on request.
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- What Your Colleagues Are
Saying . . .
- "This was an extraordinary experience - not your usual run-of-the-mill CLE. I would be on the front row to see the two day version of Dr. Thatcher's workshop."
- Yvette Leerskov Gardner, Attorney, Wichita, KS
- "An outstanding and thought provoking CLE workshop. Invite Dr. Thatcher back again and again!"
- Chris Cole, Attorney, Wichita, KS
- "This was the most useful 'legal' seminar I've ever attended. Just lucky I chose it. Wish I'd heard it 30 years ago."
Attorney, Wichita, KS- "Excellent! The sequels are bound to be even better!"
- Hon. Keith Sanborn, Kansas Supreme Court, Wichita, KS
- "The enthusiastic response and large attendance at Word of Mouth is a testament to the need lawyers feel for jus this kind of program, The way you demonstrate effective communication as you speak about it captures and holds the audience. The CLE program was superb and we are already planning a return engagement."
- Thomas G. Fritz, President, South Dakota Bar Association
- "This seminar is excellent in demonstrating how clear, simple precise, powerful imagery can help lawyers to advocate the client's position."
- Attorney, Atlanta, GA
- "Mr. Thatcher was excellent!"
- Attorney, Atlanta, GA
- "Innovative presentation of thought provoking information."
- Attorney, Atlanta, GA
- "Wonderful, liverly, entertaining presentation! Very useful pointers."
- ttorney, Atlanta, GA
- " Excellent and interesting. It left me with the enthusiasm to engage in the art of law!"
- Attorney, Atlanta, GA
- "It's not like the usual CLE."
- Attorney, Atlanta, GA
Clients Include . . .
in the Art and Ethics of Oral Communication for Lawyers
© 1996, Anna Marie and Graham Thatcher
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