For a lawyer, one of the most important skills to develop is the ability to speak effectively. Whether speaking on behalf of an existing client or in front of a prospective client, the ability to communicate with power and conviction is critical. As a professional speaker who has given hundreds of speeches, Mr. Carter can teach your attorneys how to develop the "gift of gab." In this off-beat presentation, your attorneys will learn:

Unlike most professionals, lawyers live and die by the written word. Through years of practice, most lawyers attain a level of mastery in brief writing and contract drafting. Yet, in the process, we all too often lose the ability to communicate simply and succinctly with non-lawyers. When writing letters to clients or articles for publication in the mainstream press, it's important for lawyers to remember that simple is better. It's also important to remember that, unlike a judge or opposing counsel, a layperson is not required to read your communication. As a result, a client letter or newspaper article must be entertaining as well as informative. Mr. Carter can show your attorneys how to simplify their writing so that it is accessible to Supreme Court justices and laypeople alike, including how to: