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Live Seminar: The Trusted Lawyer
Mar 29, 2012
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
8:30 am - 12:15 pm

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Tools to Improve Professional Relationships, Increase Influence and Achieve Better Results for Clients

Illustrated with colorful examples and anecdotes, this program examines the effects of a lawyer's credibility and trust on their ability to influence and win arguments. Examining the often overlooked consequences of unintentional communication, this course will leave lawyers better equipped to meet client objectives. Learn effective approaches to:

  • Inspire trust and credibility with clients and decision-makers.
  • Ethically increase influence with colleagues and opposing counsel.
  • Develop long-term professional relationships.
  • Attract and retain key clients.
  • Increase success in every aspect of your practice.

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3.50 hrs, including:
Ethics: 3.50
PRICE: $199.00



 
8:00   Registration (breakfast in some cities)
8:30 - 9:30   The Consequences of Unintentional Communication
No time to return phone calls or give full attention to the person you are with? Understand what that says to clients and how to minimize the consequences of unintentional communication.
9:30 - 10:30   The Basis of Influence
Lawyers attempt to exert influence in just about every aspect of their practice. Learn how to win over decision-makers and potential clients, and increase success with other lawyers and staff.
10:30 - 11:00   Improving Client Satisfaction and Maintaining Trust
Blame, justification and excuses diminish trust. Understand what clients most want and how to give it to them even when you have to deliver bad news.
11:00 - 11:15   Break
11:15 - 12:15   Communicating with Clients and Getting Your Work Done
A lawyer’s life can be stressful with a lot of time pressure.  Learn strategies to meet clients and others’ needs, minimize stress and get your tasks completed. 
12:15   Adjourn

Chris Layton

As co-founder of a law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, Chris Layton developed a real estate practice which embodied both the spirit and content of The Likeable Lawyer. Along with his law degree, Chris has a background in improvisation which he utilizes in his current role as a title attorney, and as a facilitator for Likeable Lawyer. Chris holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University.

Name:Radisson Valley Forge
Address: 1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia
Pennsylvania
19406
Phone:(610) 337-2000
Description:Complimentary Parking

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, please visit our FAQ.








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"The class content exceeded my expectations and caused me to think about the kind of person I come across as, which is important but not a subject lawyers are usually trained on."
John Lamb, Attorney,
Caterpillar Financial Services



"You will negotiate better after taking this course. I liked the seamless relation of Aristotelian principles to the neuroscience of what gets people to agree."
Marie Jordan,
JP Morgan Chase



"In a very convenient succinct manner, Likeable Lawyer conveys critical components of being effective at leadership and persuasion."
Jean Tuffet,
Attorney



"Deceptively good. Better than I anticipated."
Blair Parker,
Parker and Edwards