Her Voice in Law, now available at the Ramsey County Law Library
Her Voice in Law: Vocal Power and Situational Command for the Female Attorney, by Rena Cook and Laurie Koller, Chicago, IL: ABA Publishing, 2020.
This very interesting and practical book is about a woman’s voice and how it resonates during trial. An attorney’s voice is a powerful tool – it is how she connects with the audience, tells the client’s story, and convinces the jury to favor her client. The book walks through the techniques women attorneys can use to improve their vocal skills, use these skills to be better advocates in court, and then apply these skills when communicating with clients and colleagues.
In the five chapters of this books, each one addresses a different aspect of how a woman can improve the quality of voice and subsequently, improve her presentation in court. The first chapter address the physical aspects of speaking and projecting. The following chapters discuss emotions and tone in her voice that can be used to capture and hold the interest of the audience. One chapter discusses body movement and body language to supplement what her voice, words, and emotions are trying to convey. Finally, the authors point out that these techniques are applicable to non-work situations as well.
The premise of this book is that it isn’t just the content of the spoken word that is important – her speaking voice is important, too. The book presents so many practical strategies for improving one’s voice – this book is highly recommended to everyone who is interested in improving their oral communication skills.
This book was recently added to the Ramsey County Law Library and is available for check out.
