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Thinking on Your Feet: Applying Improv Fundamentals to the Practice of Law

Part of being an effective lawyer is being as prepared as possible. But you can’t rely on a script. Whether you’re walking into a courtroom, a settlement conference, a client meeting, or a corporate boardroom, unexpected things will inevitably happen before you walk back out.

The world of improv offers valuable skills lawyers can employ when things stray from the planned course. Trusting intuition, active listening, appearing receptive, and the ability to pivot quickly are equally important in improv and the practice of law.

This webinar will discuss the crossovers between improv and the practice of law, and explore ways in which the principles of improv can be applied in your practice and to your career – whether you’re sitting across the table from an adverse party, trying to sign a client, or collaborating with colleagues.

This webinar will cover topics including:

•    Being resilient in the face of the unexpected, and taking things in new and positive directions
•    Reading and using body language 
•    ‘Yes, and…’ – improv’s golden rule and how it works in the practice of law
•    Using improv skills to be more collaborative and innovative
•    Applying improv skills to adversarial scenarios
•    Drawing on preparation and experience when things don’t go as planned

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