Mastering Public Speaking for Attorneys: Conquer Anxiety, Craft Your Core Message, Engage Your Audience, and More

Doug Brown
Doug Brown | Summit Success, LLC

Doug Brown, JD, known as “The Law Firm Leadership Coach” is the Chief Learning Officer at Summit Success, LLC and a professional speaker with decades of experience as an executive coach and law practice consultant, Doug helps attorneys build thriving, sustainable firms while becoming better leaders.

On-Demand: December 11, 2024

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Public speaking is one of the most powerful tools for establishing authority and growing your practice. While ethical rules may discourage overt claims of expertise, your presence on stage speaks volumes. Whether in a boardroom, on a webinar, or at a conference, every presentation is an opportunity to step out of the crowd and position yourself as a trusted authority in your field.

This program is ideal for attorneys who want to master public speaking as a tool for career growth and client development, build authority without crossing ethical boundaries, sharpen communication skills to inspire trust and confidence, leverage diverse speaking platforms, from live seminars to virtual events.

In this program, you will discover practical strategies to create engaging presentations that highlight your knowledge without breaching ethical standards, avoid common mistakes and maintain credibility and connection with your audience, identify your target audience and craft messages that resonate and inspire follow-up, turn speaking opportunities into meaningful business development moments.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Conquer Speaking Anxiety
  • Craft Your Core Message
  • Avoid Common Pitfalls
  • Engage Your Audience
  • Polish Your Performance
  • Drive Action and Connection
  • Leverage Opportunities

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Doug Brown_myLawCLEDoug Brown, JD | Summit Success, LLC

Doug Brown, JD, known as “The Law Firm Leadership Coach” is the Chief Learning Officer at Summit Success, LLC and a professional speaker with decades of experience as an executive coach and law practice consultant, Doug helps attorneys build thriving, sustainable firms while becoming better leaders.

His multifaceted background spans private practice, in-house roles, and leadership positions in business and law. Doug was CEO of the Connecticut Bar Association and COO of a national retail chain, applying his strategy, leadership, and growth expertise. He also designed and taught leadership and innovation programs for seasoned executives in the MBA Program at  Post University.

Contact: Doug Brown, JD | Summit Success International doug@summit-success.com | 203.232.4841

Agenda

I. Conquer Speaking Anxiety | 1:00pm – 1:15pm

II. Craft Your Core Message | 1:15pm – 1:30pm

III. Avoid Common Pitfalls | 1:30pm – 1:45pm

IV. Engage Your Audience | 1:45pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

V. Polish Your Performance | 2:10pm – 2:30pm

VI. Drive Action and Connection | 2:30pm – 2:50pm

VII. Leverage Opportunities | 2:50pm – 3:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Ethics / Professionalism

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
2.5 General Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via attorney submission.
Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 NLS Credit

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Practice Management

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Office Management

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 Ethics / Professionalism

Ethics credits can ONLY be earned through Live-Webcast programs, the Maine Board of Bar Examiners does not approve Ethics through On-Demand sessions.
Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney’s behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 Ethics / Professionalism Minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Law Practice Programming

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Other (Office Management)

Receive CLE credit in Washington via Attorney Submission. myLawCLE will supply Washington state attorneys with instructions on how to gain credit.
Wisconsin

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 Law Practice Management

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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