Live Seminar

The Persuasive Lawyer

Oct 20, 2010
Greenville, South Carolina
1:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Use calculator to show CLE credit for your state.

A Framework to Improve Communication, Persuasion and Leverage Greater Cooperation

Beyond logical argument, this insight-filled and entertaining program examines persuasion in a fresh light and gives lawyers skills to effectively persuade anyone—including clients, opposing counsel, and staff.

Learn the importance of, and how to arouse in those you seek to persuade the right emotions consistent with you objectives.
Understand how to have a Learning Conversation, and inspire others to want to support your objectives.

CLE CALCULATOR

Your State:

3.5 hrs, including:

Attorney Submit: 3.50

Note:
*Attorney Submit: If a particular course includes "Attorney Submit" in the "Credits" column, the program is approved for CLE credit, including Ethics, Professionalism and other specialty credit types in other formats and/or in other jurisdictions, although it is not currently approved for CLE credit in your selected state/format. The attorney/participant may nonetheless claim CLE credit for this course by self application. Please contact us if you need help with this process. If a particular course lists CLE credit, but does not say "Attorney Submit," the course is pre-approved for credit in your selected state/format.

PRICE: $199.00



2:15 - 3:15		The Elements of Persuasion Credibility, managing emotion and logical structure are all important in persuasion. Learn the essence of how to invite opposing counsel, decision-makers and others to support your objectives.

3:15 - 3:45		Turn Conflict into Influence People become upset and conflict-oriented because they perceive that otherwise they are not going to get their needs met. Learn to identify the other's needs in order to get more of yours met.

3:45 - 4:45		The Stages of Effective Listening Lawyers are often good speakers and great at presenting logical arguments. A major component of building influence in relationships and satisfying clients, however, is found in the art of listening. Giving another your undivided attention builds credibility and trust and evokes a reciprocal open-minded response. Learn advanced listening skills that can help you get better results.

4:45 - 5:00		Break

5:00 - 6:00		Overcoming Defensive Reactions Under stress, communication tends to become aggressive and/or avoidant. Learn to minimize defensive reactions and get better results, even during difficult conversations.

6:00		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

Our courses are approved in almost all states that have CLE requirements. Accreditation for a particular course will vary by state. Please use our CLE calculator for CLE credit available in your state. For more information, visit our FAQ.

"This course demonstrates the importance of pathos in persuasion with realistic examples of how communication and negotiation can go awry, and how it can be righted."

Christine Dehney,
Attorney

"Exceeded my expectations! Best ethics-related course I've ever taken."

Solomon Hunter,
Pepper Hamilton

"The most interesting and useful MCLE courses I have ever taken in my 20+ years of taking courses."

Jeremy Katz,
Pinnacle Law Group

"Very good value. Valuable and dynamic material. The course exceeded my expectations."

Mary Bittence,
Baker & Hostetler

"This class will be very useful, giving great practical analysis of ways to communicate and persuade, and help move my positions along in all parts of my life, professionally and personally."

Michael Jaskolsky,
Quarles & Brady