Sari Swears

Presenting in the courtroom carries with it a million tasks that can be overwhelming both for you and for the jury. More often than not, you're overcomplicating things.

Would you be surprised to hear that there are really only three things that you need to do in trial? Recognizing that will help you simplify and get intentional.

Give this podcast a listen to learn what the three things are and how to approach them efficiently. You can listen on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app.

My FB Live from Wednesday 08/28/19 has been uploaded as a bonus episode on the From Hostage To Hero Podcast. This week we discussed "Why You Should Let Jurors Control Voir Dire."

Long, complex opening statements with lots of legal jargon leads to bored, confused jurors who tune out.

Are you making these mistakes in opening?

Your opening should be "sticky" so jurors can remember your theme all the way into the verdict room.

Opening is your one time to "hum the tune" so to speak of your trial themes. But making these three mistakes will get in your way.

Give the podcast a listen to find out the Three Mistakes You're Making in Opening.

What does it mean to "own the space?"

And further, why is that important?

You might be surprised to learn it takes very little to communicate you are in command of the space.

Give the podcast a listen to find out how to command the space, and why it's important you do. You can listen on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app.

I know you don't want to annoy jurors (at least I hope not.)

But you may be doing these 7 things and not know that jurors hate them.

The only thing you need to win the hearts and minds of jurors is you.

You don't need these seven things, so stop doing them.

Give the podcast a listen to find out the seven things you're doing that jurors hate.