Live Seminar

From Headaches to Handshakes

Aug 18, 2010
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1:15 pm - 5:00 pm

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Skills for Increasing Influence and Winning Cooperation

Why struggle so hard to get your way? This engaging program (formerly known as "Getting to Yes, and…") illuminates important elements used by influential lawyers to win cooperation. While logical reasoning is critical, this program explores the other two-thirds of persuasion—the subtleties of interaction that build the support you need.

Develop the style of the most persuasive lawyers
Reduce acrimony and enjoy an easier practice
Build the support you need

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1:00		Registration

1:15 - 2:15		An Atmosphere of Influence Influence is built on perception of trust and credibility. This section introduces four subtle yet powerful elements that change other people’s perceptions and set a more agreeable mood.

2:15 - 3:45		Getting Them to Say “Yes” Success in the practice of law depends on getting others to say “yes” to our proposals and requests. Clients and lawyers often become difficult when they perceive rejection of their ideas. This section presents the techniques of the most influential lawyers who rarely say “no,” and instead artfully re-direct discussions toward their own objectives.

3:45 - 4:00		Break

4:00 - 5:00		Transforming Difficult Conversations Opposing lawyers, clients and colleagues are more likely to listen to us if they feel they have been heard. In this section, lawyers learn the elements of influential listening and funnel questioning, and how to communicate with others in a way that invites professional support.

5:00		Adjourn

Chris Layton

Chris Layton, J.D. is the founder of The Layton Law Firm, PLLC, a consumer bankruptcy firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has been facilitating Likeable Lawyer programs since 2007. Chris holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University.

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Credit Reporting

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Graebe Hanna & Sullivan

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JP Morgan Chase

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Frost, Brown, Todd

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Baker Hostetler

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Baker Botts