Vox Vera helps brilliant lawyers, leaders, and professionals speak with clarity, humanity, and connection. Founded by performance expert Paul Marchegiani, our approach draws from time-tested performance craft, cutting-edge communication science, and decades of lived experience at the highest levels of law, business, academia, and the arts.
At Vox Vera, we don't believe in canned checklists, fake smiles, or robotic gestures. Clients whose work depends on trust, shared purpose, and real connection across differences come to us to break unhelpful patterns, get out of their heads, and reconnect with their authentic voice and presence. From global law firms and Fortune 50 executives to award-winning performers, public servants, nonprofit leaders, and scholars, our clients are thoughtful, curious, ethical, and driven. They're not looking for shortcuts, gimmicks, or AI simulations to teach them how to be more human. They want the real thing.
Our deep experience brings:
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20+ years at the highest levels of law, business, and entertainment: arguing motions in federal court, closing major Hollywood deals, and leading high-performing teams at global companies.
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World-class training in voice, movement, improvisation, and classical theatre, with a Patsy Rodenburg teaching certification and performances at the LA Opera, the San Francisco Symphony, and New York's Ensemble Shakespeare Company.
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Bold thought leadership at top academic institutions, including innovative, highly-rated courses on public speaking, communication, and presence at Stanford Law School, U.C. Berkeley, and The University of Chicago.
We believe the future of leadership isn't about artificial perfection—it's about authentic human connection. Ready to discover your human edge and lead with authentic presence? Let's begin.
Group Training Workshops
Dynamic, hands-on performance skills workshops for lawyers, executives, academics, artists, government officials, and non-profit leaders. Build your team's leadership presence, public speaking ability, presentation skills, and capacity to connect—all in a courageous, supportive environment.
Project & Trial Consulting
High-stakes performance skills consulting for trial teams, experts, business leadership teams, and public figures. We align strategy and delivery, pressure-test Q&A, and coach precision, presence, and authenticity—so your message lands with juries, boards, stakeholders, and the public.
Private Coaching
Confidential 1:1 coaching for leaders, lawyers, public figures, educators, performers, and other brilliant professionals ready to bring their presence and public speaking skills to a world-class level. Unlock your powerful, authentic voice, confidently embody your message, and speak with presence when it matters most.
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World-class speakers who've walked the walk at the highest levels of business, law, academia, and the arts.
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Experienced educators who bring rigor, curiosity, humanity, and joy to performance skills, presence, and public speaking training.
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Innovative, courageous thought leaders with high standards of excellence and an empowering approach.
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"You are a star among our lecturers . . ."
Senior Academic Leader, University of Chicago Law School
"You should teach this at ALL the law firms!"
Partner & Head of Global Litigation, AmLaw 50 Firm
"We were so fortunate to have Paul Marchegiani lead a fantastic public-speaking workshop with us today . . . this definitely ranks as one of the most fun, interactive, and memorable CLEs I’ve been to."
Director, Legal and Trial Training, Major U.S. City Attorney's Office
"I know Paul as a kind, creative and inspiring teacher and artist, and look forward to working with him again. And again!"
Mark Dacascos, TV & Film Star and Martial Artist
“Incredibly fun session . . . it really set the tone for the rest of the off-site.”
Attorney, Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham
"This is one of the best classes I have taken at Stanford. I learned many of the fundamental techniques that underly public speaking, including breath work, improvisation, and audience engagement. Paul is incredibly patient and thoughtful in his instruction. . . . Every student should take this course."
Student, Stanford Law School
“That was AMAZING! What a fantastic workshop.”
Administrative Law Judge, Alaska Office of Administrative Hearings
"Paul knows.... everything. I learned SO much about performance, presence, and generally how to utilize who you are as a person in the professional world."
Student, University of Chicago Law School
“The speaker was very engaging and the topics were very relatable.”
Member, Chicago Bar Association
"Not only was it fun and I learned so many new skills, it was a surprisingly effective course over zoom. Can’t recommend this highly enough."
Student, University of Chicago School of Law
"Since we met I’ve had a board meeting and just yesterday moderated a panel . . . . In both instances I tried to put into practice what you shared with me. One of my colleagues actually came up to me after the board meeting and commented that I seemed especially clear and relaxed… and this panel yesterday was probably the most confident I’ve ever felt on a stage."
President & CEO, Education Nonprofit
“It was a very enriching experience for me.”
Student, University of Chicago School of Law
"[A]s someone who has diagnosed stage fright, I had always felt uncomfortable talking in front of a crowd, being vulnerable in front of them and in general. However … with the communal environment created, the skills we acquired as well his coaching, I felt quite comfortable."
Student, U.C. Berkeley School of Law
"[Paul] guided our diverse, international cohort . . . with clarity, confidence, and deep respect for each participant's unique voice."
TV, Film, and Stage Actor and Improvisor
"[P]eople improved their public speaking skills so much throughout the class."
Student, Stanford Law School
"[W]arm and authentic … [Paul] has a great eye for details in diagnosing vocal habits and a calm, confident way of communicating his observations."
TV, Film, and Stage Actor
“The exercises were really helpful and practical.”
Student, U.C. Berkeley School of Law
"I learned a significant amount about presence, public speaking, and voice control … and [Paul] is amazing."
Student, University of Chicago Law School
"Paul is very knowledgeable and experienced in public speaking. He has been taught by a famous vocal coach, has connections to famous actors who can also provide insight into public speaking, and introduces unique exercises you probably have not heard of."
Student, University of Chicago Law School
"What an amazing session. It was a fresh perspective and the tools we acquired are wonderful."
Participant, NAWDP Business Services Academy
"Paul is not only a corporate lawyer he is also an opera singer and actively engaged in the improv scene. Thus, he can offer … a lot more rounded teaching experiences in the field of oral advocacy and public speaking."
Student, University of Chicago Law School
"Paul is an extraordinary vocal coach and teacher of public speaking. He coaches with patience, generosity, and flexibility."
TV, Film, and Stage Actor
"He brings a wealth of knowledge from years of practice in both litigation and corporate/transactional law, which I appreciated."
Student, University of Chicago Law School
“That was wonderful. . . . so many useful strategies that can help us all.”
Assistant Staff Counsel, American Bar Association
"Had a lot of experience and knowledge about what he was talking about that lent well to his credibility and teaching ability."
Student, University of Chicago School of Law
“Every student improved from the first class to the last.”
Student, U.C. Berkeley School of Law
"Paul does a wonderful job facilitating an environment where you can feel comfortable getting up and expressing yourself. Paul is charismatic, engaging, and he manages to convey constructive critiques without discouraging [us]."
Student, University of Chicago School of Law