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features
by Anthony Ranalli
ommunication is at the heart of every industry, but perhaps none more so than the practice of law. I’ve frequently come across people with incredible command of grammar, but who fail to understand the power and impact of the voice. As someone with a background in acting, I’ve been put through many acting workshops where I wasn’t allowed to move any part of my body, and communicate every emotion with nothing but my voice. That might sound rudimentary, but try to say, “I like fried pickles in the morning” while choking back tears, or with great conviction, or even with anger. I recently came across a great trial lawyer who told me that she takes acting workshops at least once a year. The principles behind great communication are universal and applicable to every field. Whether you are an experienced
trial
lawyer,
a
budding professional fresh out of school, or even a student, understanding the power of the
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ON-CAMERA DEPOSITIONS - Why
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SOCIAL MEDIA: RECOMMENDED SERVING
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A PASSION FOR JUSTICE - A Leading Personal Injury Attorney Describes His Keys to Success by Gretchen Flint
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MILLENNIAL GOLD RUSH - What the Latest
Video Testimony Is on the Rise by
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How Much/How Often Should You Post on Social Media Sites? by Taylor Martin
in every issue
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Generation of Attorneys Brings to the Table by Gretchen Flint
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ADVICE FROM A VOICE COACH - Dynamic
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2-WHEEL COMMUTE - 8 Reasons Why You Should Ride
Verbal Communication by Anthony Ranalli
a Bike to Work by
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TIME AFTER TIME - Time-pieces, from classic to digital
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TEAM-BUILDING 101 - How To Put Together a Strategic Team
18 Monotone is the enemy Dynamics are everything
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FORWARD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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QUINTILIAN CORNER
by Guest Editor, Kevin McDugle
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TWEETS, POSTS, & LETTERS
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BOOKS & BLAWGS
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SCENE & HEARD
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Conferences, Events, and Presentations You Don’t Want to Miss!
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