Lawyers earn their living with words, however speaking as a skill is often overlooked in legal education and training. Speaking with Power and Style provides both lawyers and law students the essentials needed to develop and improve their speaking skills. In this book you will learn how to plan your presentation, whether in trial or elsewhere, and how to choose your words to effectively present your information. Learn the sounds and looks of persuasion, including nonverbal communication. Finally, use the section on self-improvement to practice and hone your speaking skills.