Sentences with phrase «effective advocacy skills»

«When I spent time in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the needs of our children, it was NACAC staff that taught effective advocacy skills, how to speak with our legislators, and how to fight for post-adoption support services.»

As future trial lawyers, students will present their cases to jurors who are increasingly likely to be Digital Natives themselves, and thus, effective advocacy skills will involve use of technology in the courtroom.

Not exact matches

► In this week's Science editorial, Joanne Padrón Carney, the director of government relations at AAAS, wrote about the relationships among science, advocacy, and policy, and outlined the skills scientists need to become more effective advocates for science — namely, communication skills and knowledge about how science policy is made.

The production stage aids in the development of digital literacy skills — which includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration, and advocacy.

Environmental Defense Fund provides technical and advocacy skills that are essential for effective environmental action in Brazil.

It goes without saying that every effective lawyer obviously needs strong advocacy skills.

Digital books, with links to cases, videos, citation exercises, and other instructional material, like the digital textbook described by Professor Donahoe, may also be very effective.219 Beyond writing classes, digital technology may be very useful in other applied learning courses that teach, for instance, trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, negotiation, lawyering skills, and ethics.

Now, it is generally recognised that effective forensic advocacy is a skill that can be acquired by practical training as well as by hard - worn experience, and handed by one generation of practitioners to another.»

An effective criminal defense attorney must possess strong skills in oral advocacy, legal research, analysis, and writing.

Her advocacy and negotiation skills are very effective.

Client comments as published in the legal directories and guides include: «A first - class mind and clearly a silk in the making»; «a QC in waiting»; «a very bright, uber - responsive, rising star»; «formidable advocate able to stand up to commercial silks and senior juniors»; «an extremely impressive and effective advocate who gets on top of things extremely fast and is quick on his feet»; «complete grasp of all current developments, strategic input and forceful yet polite cross-examination»; «undoubted star junior who goes well past the extra mile in preparing his cases»; «brilliant, completely committed to the brief; a great all - rounder»; «intellectually very strong»; «very sharp and to the point»; «ringing endorsements from the market»; «impressive and knows his stuff»; «razor sharp legal skills»; «comes up with extremely clever points» with an ability «to handle hearings with utmost self - possession and confidence and produce some first - class advocacy»; «a thorough and thoughtful advocate who has an agreeable but tough courtroom manner»; «very proactive and, once instructed, takes control of a case and pushes it forward to the advantage of the client»; «has the ability to sift through complex legal problems, and present practical legal solutions that not only win you the battles, but also the war»; «very commercial and savvy»; «infectious passion for the law»; «his commitment to his work is outstanding»; «relentless energy and precise attention to detail make him invaluable.»

Effective appellate advocacy requires a different set of skills than trial court litigation.

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The training was the third in a series of five workshops which make up a multi-staged initiative that addresses effective tools for investigation of cases; best practices in case management; preparation of files to ensure successful prosecution; and improved trial advocacy skills for police prosecutors.

The Impact Center works with public interest practitioners and organizations to develop theoretical perspectives and hone the expertise and skills they need to engage in effective, impactful public interest advocacy.

This unique program builds on the strengths of IIT Chicago - Kent's Trial Advocacy Program to teach foreign attorneys practical and effective courtroom litigation skills in a hands - on environment.

Appellate Advocacy Led by name partner Kathleen M. Sullivan (former Harvard Law School Professor and Dean of Stanford Law School) this program focuses on mastering the skills — both written and oral — that are needed to be an effective appellate advocate.

With our new program, Project Fierce Urgency, we are training progressive activists and volunteers in effective digital skills to mount aggressive issue - based political advocacy operations to organize the resistance in key states.

Professional Experience Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation (Danville, KY) 2008 — Present Community Liaison (2010 — Present) Admission and Marketing Director (2008 — 2010) • Marketed specialty clinical programs for 500 multi-site nursing home beds in Central Kentucky • Designed and implemented comprehensive marketing campaigns including all collateral materials • Generated significant sales through marketing, special events, in - person sales, and other tactics • Trained junior team members in corporate policies and customer service and sales best practices • Successfully secured admissions to 106 bed skilled nursing facility through customer relations and sales initiatives • Set and strictly adhered to departmental budget ensuring efficient and effective operations • Responsible for business plan development, financial oversight, staffing, and team training • Supervised Admissions Assistant and the «Angel Care» resident advocacy team program

Be careful what you wish for I think the most effective lawyers are those that combine tough and skilled advocacy with effective negotiation skills.