Founded by former BigLaw litigator, Fortune 50 executive, top law school lecturer, and accomplished stage performer Paul Marchegiani, Vox Vera helps brilliant lawyers, leaders, and professionals bring clarity, humanity, and connection to their communication—whether they're standing before a jury, leading a team, or stepping onto a stage.
At Vox Vera, we don't believe in canned checklists or robotic gestures. Our integrated 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.
Clients come to us to challenge old habits, get out of their heads, and reconnect with their natural 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 lead or be human. They want the real thing.
And we can deliver it, because we've lived it:
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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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Deep, 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 for lawyers, advocates and leaders at Stanford Law School, U.C. Berkeley, and The University of Chicago.
Ready to unlock your full, powerful voice, bring humanity to your work, and connect when it matters most? Let's begin.
Group Training Workshops
Dynamic, hands-on performance skills workshops for lawyers, executives, academics, artists, government officials, non-profit leaders, and their teams. Build your team's presence, public speaking ability, presentation skills, and capacity to connect—all in a courageous, supportive environment.
Project & Trial Consulting
High-stakes delivery skills support for trial teams, expert witnesses, business leaders, and teams. We help you and your team connect with others from all walks of life, and coach you to deliver your message with precision, presence, and authenticity.
Private Coaching
Confidential, one-on-one, world-class coaching for leaders, lawyers, public figures, educators, performers, and other professionals ready to level up their presence and public speaking skills. Discover your authentic voice, confidently embody your message, and speak with presence when it counts.
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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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“Incredibly fun session . . . it really set the tone for the rest of the off-site.”
Attorney, Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham
"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
"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
“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
"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
"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
“The speaker was very engaging and the topics were very relatable.”
Member, Chicago Bar Association
“It was a very enriching experience for me.”
Student, University of Chicago 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] 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
“The exercises were really helpful and practical.”
Student, U.C. Berkeley School of Law
"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
"[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
"[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 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