Voir Dire – Making it Real
Theory and Practice for your Firm
Many find Voir Dire to be the most uncomfortable and unpredictable element of trial. Consider bringing this class for the attorneys of your firm, helping them to find some comfort and control. Discuss the theories and techniques of voir dire and making personal connections. Identify and embrace your personal style as you work on both verbal and non-verbal communications. We bring in “jurors” so you may practice, practice, practice and get rid of some of the nerves. Perhaps most importantly, discuss and practice techniques for becoming a good listener. Get personalized feedback. We’re all in this together!
Full Customized Focus Group
Modified Focus Group with MCLE Credits
One-on-One Coaching
Quick feedback on trial exhibits
Deposition Summaries
Jury Selection and Post-Trial Interviews
Call: (916) 600-5998
Email: Almarchant@comcast.net
-How we feel about Voir Dire.
Why is it so hard?
Finding some control.
-Do we really need to seek perfection?
Making yourself vulnerable.
It is artificial and manipulated, but so is much of life.
Making small talk and learning your style.
Empathy, empathy, empathy – learn to care if you must.
-Operationally Defining Your Authentic Self.
Know your style and stick to it.
Empathy!
Making the judge a non-issue
-Practice and Feedback with “confederate” jurors.
-Understanding body language – yours and the jurors.
Using your hands, head, face, and voice.
Two-way communications, not just with words.
Paying attention to the hands, head, face, and voice of the jurors.
-Role-Play
-Becoming a good listener.
Detect your flaws.
Practice!
-Developing a database of questions, and know when to use them.
-More practice and feedback!