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Visualization as a Tool to Enhance Performance: Picture Yourself in the Courtroom

The Successful Lawyer

Think about the exhibits. Choosing and using exhibits is the heavy lifting of trial work. Visualize the specific exhibits that will have an impact and help you tell your story. You can use visualization during motion practice as well. See your opponent presenting his or her case.

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Top Gun: Interview with Anita Ventrelli

The Successful Lawyer

Motion Practice While there are many programs teaching trial advocacy, there is an absence of training programs for family lawyers doing motion practice. Anita explained her methods of preparing and arguing a motion. Motion practice should be conversational. Good advice. This is unfortunate.