Vox Vera, LLC

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How does a great stage actor move an audience to tears? How does a courageous politician meet the moment and incite a crowd to action? By powerfully connecting with others through their voice, presence, physicality, and speech. As the great Patsy Rodenburg (my mentor and teacher) says, speaking is a physical act, not an intellectual one. You can read books and fine-tune the content all you want (both important), but ultimately, you have to DO it. There's muscle memory involved, and you need to practice how to physically keep your body and voice open and ready to deliver, and train your instincts to understand how to connect with others in any situation. ?? That means having a strong, athletic connection to the ground through your feet, a long spine, and joints and muscles free of unhelpful tension from head to toe. ?? It means having a free and resonant voice that can fill any space without straining or pushing, with or without a microphone. ?? It means breathing low to support your voice and release unhelpful tension, with a free inhale and exhale that moves through you like a swing. ?? It means developing an artist's sensitivity to the musicality of language, and meaning every word as you say it. ?? It means getting those words out into the universe, not letting them fall back into you. ?? And it means staying present and authentically engaged even when it's tough. Not pushing. Not retreating. Seeing and being seen (as the great Viola Spolin would say). These skills can be taught, but they require practice, curiosity, and engagement. They also require -- and here's the sales pitch -- training from a coach that knows the theory, the real world practice, and how to teach it. We've walked the walk in the business, legal, academic, and artistic world at Vox Vera, and we are in a unique position to help any courageous leaders, artists, and advocates take their performance skills to the very highest level. If you’re ready to elevate your communication skills, let’s talk. Learn more at www.voxvera.com.

I'm thrilled to be back teaching at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law this week, coaching future business lawyers how to better communicate with clients, witnesses, coworkers, judges, juries, and opposing counsel. I love helping these brilliant advocates uncover their powerful, authentic voice and presence as communicators, skills that are rarely taught in law schools or at law firms, but that we teach at Vox Vera, LLC. Today, we explored practical, physical exercises to inhabit a space with presence, drawing on time-tested concepts from theatre, improvisation, sports, and performance theory. We all know lawyers are great at analyzing problems, preparing arguments, and communicating logical thoughts to one another, but we go one step further by getting students of their heads so they can really listen and connect with others on a human level and inhabit a space with vibrant, spellbinding presence. Next up, storytelling and negotiation skills! #presencecoaching #legalperformanceskills #publicspeaking

Last week, I had the honor of judging the ABA's National Appellate Advocacy Competition regional event in Los Angeles for the third time. It’s always inspiring to watch courageous law students rise to the challenge—arguing complex legal issues in a real courtroom setting and handling tough questions from judges with poise. At Vox Vera, LLC, we train lawyers, executives, and leaders to communicate with power and presence. Here are three key public speaking takeaways that apply to any high-stakes setting: ?? Breathe – Breathe low and speak on the exhale. A free, supported breath helps you stay grounded and heard. ?? Connect – Engage your audience with authentic eye contact, presence, and breath. Reframe nerves as excitement, mean what you say, and let each point land before moving on. ?? Deliver – Like any great athlete, maintain a grounded-yet-nimble stance with a long spine, releasing unhelpful tensions that can inhibit your voice and presence. Mastering these skills takes training and practice, but the result is a courageous, authentic, and powerful presence—whether you're in the courtroom, a boardroom, or on stage. #PowerfulPresence #OralAdvocacy #PublicSpeaking

Clear, impactful, and confident communication can make or break a case. As a licensed attorney and a member of the American Society of Trial Consultants, Paul is now offering trial and mock trial coaching to help trial teams refine their courtroom presence, connect with jurors and judges, and speak with clarity and gravitas. We support litigation nationwide, including pro bono cases whenever possible as part of our mission to give back in 2025. Our expertise also includes casting and coaching professional actors as witnesses for mock and actual trials, including reading deposition transcripts when witnesses are unavailable. Let’s work together to elevate your litigation practice this year. Reach out to explore how Vox Vera can help your team connect, deliver, and achieve results where it matters most! #TrialConsulting #MockTrials #VoxVera #LitigationSkills

We're looking forward to an exciting and vibrant 2025! Contact us at [email protected] for more information on cutting-edge performance skills programs for your attorneys and staff.

Need trained, professional actors for your mock trial, or to read transcripts into the record at trial? With witness casting experience and deep ties to the entertainment industry, Vox Vera has a roster of vetted and reliable actors across the country to help you present your case. Reach out at [email protected] for more information.

What an amazing two weeks leading workshops in Los Angeles, digging into Patsy Rodenburg’s foundational voice, breath, presence, and Shakespeare work. Thanks to all the brilliant performers who participated, and stay tuned for more!

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Thanks to PD Providers Network Providers Network for the gracious welcome! We’re thrilled to be bringing our presence, deliver, embodied speech, and impactful connection work to leading schools and firms everywhere.