Live Seminar

The Trusted Lawyer

Dec 15, 2011
Memphis, Tennessee
8:30 am - 12:15 pm

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Tools to Inspire Trust and Credibility and Increase Influence Across the Board

Illustrated with colorful examples and anecdotes, this program examines the effects of a lawyer's credibility and trust on their ability to win arguments and influence people. Discover the consequences of unintentional communication, and become better equipped to meet your clients' 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.

PRICE: $199.00



9:30 - 10:30		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.

10:30 - 11:30		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.

11:30 - 12:00		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.

12:00 - 12:15		Break

12:15 - 1:15		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.

1:15		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.

Name:	The Peabody Memphis
Address:	149 Union Avenue Memphis Tennessee 38103
Phone:	(901) 529-4000
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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.

"The class content exceeded my expectations and was very helpful (more helpful than most CLEs)."

Sean Ambrose,
Attorney

"I was truly impressed and surprised. This was by far one of the most beneficial, practical, engaging and enjoyable CLE seminars I have experienced. I will definitely be a repeat student."

Rochelle McCrackin,
Attorney

"Likeable Lawyer programs help lawyers lead more fulfilled careers and would benefit every lawyer. The Aristotelian principles covered will help me become a more valuable and influential lawyer. "

John Hammond,
Ice Miller, LLP

"Class content exceeded my expectations. I signed up merely to check off required professionalism credits, and came away with several practical tips that will be useful in my practice."

Louann Bronstein,
Stites & Harbison

"This course gives lawyers tools to better balance life and work."

Mark Glasser,
King & Spalding