Webinar

The Trusted Lawyer

Sep 21, 2012
8:30 am - 12:15 pm Central Time Zone

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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

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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

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.

Date: 09/21/2012
Start Time: 08:30:00Central Time Zone
End Time: 12:15:00Central Time Zone
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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 value of this class is extremely high."

Kenneth A. Miller III,
Miller Law Offices PLLC

"The Trusted Lawyer is easily the best CLE investment I made all year. "

Joseph F. Capello,
Stathopulos & Associates

"Excellent aid in a high-stress environment. Very interesting and helpful. More importantly, it kept my attention. This guy offers quite a few insights that you might not ever think of."

David G. Utley,
Davis & Young

"Classes like this -- on human interactions -- are as valuable as any substantive CLE we might take. Interacting with people is fundamental to what we do. The legal profession needs more of this type of teaching. The program is very well curated, and Brian does an excellent job."

Michael Hamilton,
DLA Piper LLP

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

Mike Chibaya,
McGuire Woods