Attorneys spend countless hours analyzing cases, reviewing facts, deposing witnesses, and drafting briefs and motions. But prevailing in a courtroom and conveying a message in a convincing fashion to judges and juries is far different and requires masterful communication skills.

Attorney David J. Dempsey, a veteran of the courtroom, the podium, and the university classroom, provides a complete guide to the subject most law schools only gloss over--how to structure an effective presentation and then deliver it with power and confidence.

Legally Speaking explains why you should never memorize a whole speech, how to take command of question-and-answer sessions, how to use a video camera to polish your delivery, and how to gain insights from masterful speakers.

From crafting a powerful opening statement to creating a compelling closing, Legally Speaking outlines the skills necessary to grab the listeners' attention and sway them with an unforgettable presentation. When you express your ideas with utter confidence and conviction, you gain a decided advantage. You become more engaging, more persuasive, and more successful. Legally Speaking shows you how to be the speaker you want to be.

David J. Dempsey is a trial attorney and the President & CEO of Neon Zebra, LLC, an Atlanta-based executive presentation skills consulting and coaching company. He is also an adjunct professor of communications at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, an award-winning professional speaker, and an acclaimed speechwriter. He has advised thousands of lawyers and law students around the country on how to stand out and be heard whenever they speak. Dempsey also coaches C-level and senior executives at global and Fortune 500 companies on how to communicate with power, passion, and persuasion.