Live Seminar

The Persuasive Lawyer

Feb 23, 2012
Raleigh, North 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.

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.

Name:	Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Address:	421 South Salisbury Street Raleigh North Carolina 27601
Phone:	(919) 834-9900
Description:	Self-parking is $2/per hour, $12 maximum per day. Please note that some parking decks take credit cards and some do not, so having cash on hand is recommended.

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 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

"This is one of the most informative and engaging CLE classes I've taken. I wish I had taken it years ago."

James E. Fearn,
Seattle Housing Authority

"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

"I found the seminar to provide very useful insights into people's perceptions of each other and important ideas about how to communicate more clearly and effectively. I would recommend the course to anyone."

Angus King ,
Former Governor of Maine

"The instruction was outstanding, giving insight into the components and importance of effective communication and influence."

Mike Chibaya,
McGuire Woods