Listen "Storytelling in Closing Arguments"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores the vital role of storytelling in court cases, highlighting the need to construct, narrate and display a story effectively. He emphasizes the importance of establishing central themes for a case, customizing the narrative to suit the court and audience, and humanizing the case to make it relatable for a jury. Mr. Small also covers how to integrate motives, morality and justice into a story while utilizing visual tools to show it, including transcripts, videos, timelines, summaries and exhibits.
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