May the Record Reflect
May the Record Reflect
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
81. Twelve Elements of Assertive Delivery, with Hon. Chris Whitten and Dr. Karen Lisko
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
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Whether you’re conducting a new client intake, deposing a witness, running a meeting on Zoom, or defending a client in the trial of their life, you must be an effective communicator. In this episode, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Chris Whitten is joined by legal communications expert Dr. Karen Lisko to break down twelve communication attributes—six verbal and six nonverbal—that you can polish. All it takes is self-awareness and a little practice, and Dr. Lisko and Judge Witten tell you...