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"Yes, and": Improv Techniques and Tips to Make You a Better Lawyer & Communicator CLE - 11/5

Posted on: Nov 5, 2025
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The practice of law increasingly demands excellence in communication, client relations, effective public speaking and courtroom presence. NOBA's Complex Litigation Committee and Maritime & International Law Committee are co-hosting an improv-based training with corporate improv coach, Chris Trew, that will present attendees with tips, tools, and exercises for collaborative, creative improv solutions to help attendees be better listeners and speakers: whether in Court or interpersonal communications with clients, colleagues, or opposing counsel. 

The workshop will teach lawyers to be active listeners, think on their feet, and respond confidently to unexpected questions from judges and opposing counsel with only a moment's notice. This helps legal professionals respond positively by transforming challenging moments into opportunities by following the improv fundamental of learning to say "yes, and" to find an alternative way to make ideas work rather than immediately rejecting them, helping lawyers to be better problem-solvers and solution-finders. 

Speaker: Chris Trew, Hell Yes Creative

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with happy hour to follow

Location: Fourth Wall
614 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

CLE: 1.5 hours of CLE Credit

Cost: 

NOBA member discount: $20.60 CLE Fee
Non-member price: $41.20 CLE Fee

Registration:

  1. Register Online
  2. Email Briana Nelms.
  3. Contact NOBA at 504-525-7453

Please note our cancellation policy:
Payment is expected before the start of programs in order to attend. Cancellations must be received in writing two days in advance in order to receive a refund. No shows are not eligible for refunds and will be charged for the program, plus an administrative billing fee.