Live Seminar

Dimwits, Ramblers and Jerks: How to Overcome Challenging People and Influence Anyone

Jun 12, 2014
Salt Lake City, Utah
8:30 am - 12:15 pm

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Does it seem at times you would achieve better results for your clients if your efforts weren’t frustrated by some of the people you have to work with? Whether aggressive opposing counsel or clients who talk on and on, this program will give you fresh approaches to work more effectively with anyone. Legal knowledge is important, but the most effective lawyers know how to influence and gain cooperation, even with challenging people, in order to get the job done.

Turn aggressive lawyers into negotiation partners.
Lead more productive client conversations.
Reduce tension and gets better results in negotiation.

PRICE: $199.00



9:30 - 10:30		Why Clients May Ramble and Lawyers Can Be Jerks When needs are not being met, people can become caricatures of themselves … dimwits, ramblers and jerks. This section will teach you how to shift the dynamics to minimize aggravating behavior and maintain productive working relationships.

10:30 - 11:30		Reducing Tension Some lawyers easily diffuse tension, while others contribute to escalation. This section illustrates how to lead conversations without dominating, give feedback and facilitate constructive dialogue.

11:30 - 11:45		Break

11:45 - 12:45		Choice Points in Challenging Moments Recognizing the moment when a conversation might go bad is a key to maintaining productive working relationships. Learn to anticipate these moments, and make choices that keep the dialogue moving in a positive direction.

12:45 - 1:15		Expansive Resolutions Positional bargaining and acrimony often shut down creative thought and preclude expansive solutions. Learn how to conduct more productive conversations that enables the discovery of a wider variety of options and more satisfying resolutions.

1:15		Adjourn

Brian Hammer

Brian Hammer, M.A., J.D., is the founder and a facilitator for The Likeable Lawyer. Brian practiced law for over ten years before starting The Likeable Lawyer in 2003, and has designed and delivered thousands of highly-praised programs to law firms, corporations and organizations nationwide. He is a frequent speaker at bar conventions, law firm events and other professional association meetings. Brian is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, the University of North Carolina School of Business, and holds a Masters of Psychology degree from the University of Santa Monica.

Name:	Utah State Bar Law and Justice Center
Address:	645 South 200 E Salt Lake City Utah 84111
Phone:	(801) 531-9077
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Credit Reporting

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"This course was vastly superior in subject matter to any other CLE I've attended. The material is brilliant. Most importantly, it reminded me that there is an art and beauty to our practice."

Caitlin Stewart,
Persels & Associates

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

Sean Ambrose,
Attorney

"Provides a helpful framework for understanding other interested parties in order to improve resolution of legal disputes, negotiations and interactions."

Christopher Kennedy,
Baker Botts

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

Mike Chibaya,
McGuire Woods

"This was the least "legal" but perhaps the most applicable seminar I have attended in a long time. I loved the interactive element of it."

Chris Graebe,
Graebe Hanna & Sullivan