OUR WORK
Law Firms & Legal Professionals
World-Class Public Speaking and Courtroom Presence Coaching for Lawyers and Witnesses
At Vox Vera, the law is in our bones. We’ve briefed motions at midnight. Closed high-profile deals. Prepped nervous witnesses. Led teams through make-or-break moments. Hired—and fired—outside counsel. Stood in court with everything on the line. We know the pressure to get it right because we’ve lived it.
Great lawyers don’t just think clearly:
They speak clearly.
They connect with integrity.
They inspire trust.
They hold the room—and are heard.
With roots in BigLaw litigation and in-house dealmaking, decades of rigorous training in performance, presence, and voice, and a teaching track record at Stanford Law, Berkeley Law, and the University of Chicago Law School, we help brilliant lawyers step into their full power as speakers, advocates, and leaders.
Through CLE-accredited workshops and trainings, trial and negotiation consulting, one-on-one coaching, and custom-designed attorney development programs, we coach smart, ethical attorneys and witnesses to:
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Speak with clarity, connection, and conviction
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Embody their message with grounded, human presence
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Navigate high-stakes moments with purpose and grace
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Build lasting habits that support performance and integrity
Our practical, empowering approach is built to help brilliant legal professionals find their inner courage and succeed in the real world. We blend world-class performance craft with lived AmLaw 50 and in-house legal experience to help great lawyers connect, communicate, and show up at their very best.
"You should teach this at ALL the law firms!"— Partner & Head of Global Litigation, AmLaw 50 Law Firm
“Incredibly fun session . . . it really set the tone for the rest of the off-site.”—Attorney, Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham
“That was AMAZING! What a fantastic workshop.”—Administrative Law Judge, Alaska Office of Administrative Hearings
"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
Legal Communication Skills Training for Attorneys & Witnesses
We work with legal professionals and witnesses who want to deepen presence, connect more authentically, and speak with the clarity and impact their expertise deserves:
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Seasoned litigators who speak well but want to bring their courtroom presence and delivery to the highest, world-class level.
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Junior partners who want to authentically connect with jurors during voir dire, opening statements., and closing arguments.
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Trial teams seeking targeted performance coaching and witness prep support during mock trials, hearings, trials, and ADR.
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Expert witnesses who get lost in technical detail and need to make complex facts more accessible during depositions or courtroom testimony.
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Junior associates who write well but need more practice thinking and speaking on their feet during motions and depositions.
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Senior associates looking to deepen client relationships and communicate with more presence and trust.
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International attorneys brilliant in their expertise but who want more confidence, ease, and skill in their English language delivery skills.
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Corporate associates who need to navigate conflict and frame compelling offers and counters during high-stakes negotiations.
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Transactional lawyers who know what to say, but veer off course when it's time to make their point on the phone, virtually, or in person.
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Summer associates learning how to connect, communicate, and build rapport with attorneys and staff.
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Firm leaders looking to strengthen executive presence and inspire trust through grounded, effective communication and media training.
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Professional development leaders designing intelligent oral communication skills program for attorneys, summers, and staff.
The Value of Legal Performance Skills
Ineffective presence and communication skills cost time, money, and trust. Studies show that oral communication skills – including voice, presence, empathy, and clarity of delivery – can significantly impact litigation, negotiation, and firm management outcomes.
Vox Vera’s interactive workshops, tailored coaching programs, and high-impact consulting services set a new standard in performance skills development, improving outcomes by training top lawyers to engage, persuade,and perform at their best when it matters most—in the boardroom, the courtroom, and beyond.
Services We Offer
Group CLEs, Workshops, Keynotes, and Masterclasses:
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Public Speaking & Performance Skills – Speak with confidence, deliver a compelling message, free the voice, use language to its maximum advantage, and reduce performance anxiety.
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Executive & Courtroom Presence – Connect authentically, deliver with polish, drama, and gravitas, develop compelling stage presence, and uncover your powerful voice as a leader.
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Teambuilding – Foster trust, belonging, and lasting communication skills to deliver results.
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Negotiation – Navigate conflict, listen, problem solve, and close better deals faster.
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Applied Improvisation – Think on your feet, work through mistakes, move out of analysis paralysis, say “yes”, find joy in work tasks, and unleash your team’s creativity.
Individual Coaching:
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1:1 Public Speaking & Presence Coaching – Tailored private coaching sessions that elevate speaking, presence, persuasion, and delivery skills to the highest, world-class level.
Project & Trial Consulting:
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Litigation Consulting (incl. Trial, Mock Trial, Appellate, ADR, and Motion Practice) – Real-time, actionable coaching and feedback on:
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Courtroom Presence
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Vocal & Physical Delivery Skills
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Gravitas & Drama Skills
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Opening/Closing & Voir Dire Prep
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Expert & Lay Witness Prep
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Deposition Prep
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Witness & Mock Trial Juror Actor Casting (Vox Vera can manage whole process).
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Transactional Consulting – Seasoned advice and real-time, actionable training on:
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Deal Leverage/Strategy Assessments & Consulting
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Negotiation Prep & Opposing Counsel Role Play
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TV & Film Deal Consulting
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Deal Impasse/Conflict Resolution Consulting.
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Leadership, Townhall/Retreat/Crisis Communication, and On-Camera Consulting – Deliver, persuade, and connect with stakeholders when it matters most.
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Oral Communication/Negotiation Skills Assessments & Program Design – Identify and support top communicators, offer development resources to those who need training, and design comprehensive oral communication skills assessment programs that deliver results.