Oral Advocacy Boot Camp
Sole, Small Firm and General Practice; Young Lawyers Division | Original Program Date: September 22, 2014
Become an outstanding oralist and a more effective legal advocate.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Geoff Mowatt, Dimock Stratton LLP
Adam Keeping, Jordan Battista LLP
AGENDA
ORAL ADVOCACY TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
What is the Best Way to Prepare for an Oral Hearing?
- Framing your arguments, telling your story: What a successful outline looks like
- Techniques and tips for delivering compelling advocacy
- Organizing issues and focusing the presentation
- Preparing for objections
- Staying on track and what to do if you make a mistake
- Preparing for the end: How should you conclude?
- Respecting your friend across the courtroom in good times and in bad
Frank Addario, Addario Law Group
Julie K. Hannaford, J K Hannaford Barristers
Understanding Presence in the Courtroom
- Body Language 101
- Developing body language awareness
- Using body language to your benefit
- Interpreting body language and feelings of the Court so you can respond appropriately
- Creating Arguments that Resonate – Voice Control 101
- Voice awareness
- Varying your timing, tone and volume in your favour
- How to connect with and engage your audience in a persuasive way
- How to ensure your key arguments are truly heard and understood
Neil Finkelstein, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
