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294.47 sec. 001 - Communication Skills for Business Lawyers (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Paul Stephan Marchegiani (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meetings:
Th 6:25 PM - 8:25 PM
Location: Booth Auditorium
On 2026-02-26
F 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Booth Auditorium
On 2026-02-27
F 3:10 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: Booth Auditorium
On 2026-02-27
Th 6:25 PM - 8:25 PM
Location: Booth Auditorium
On 2026-03-05
F 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Booth Auditorium
On 2026-03-06
F 3:10 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: Booth Auditorium
On 2026-03-06
Course End: March 06, 2026
Class Number: 33529
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 19
Waitlisted: 1
Enroll Limit: 20
As of: 02/07 03:03 PM
This interactive workshop explores the public speaking, presence, improvisation, and communication skills necessary for business lawyers to meaningfully connect with clients, negotiate deals, and speak in public with confidence and conviction. Through a series of active group exercises and games, performance theory discussions, and individual storytelling assignments, you will learn how to tap into your own unique voice to authentically engage others and better represent your clients. By the end of this workshop, you should be able to speak and move with more freedom and presence, listen fully and authentically, navigate conflict, and joyfully connect with audiences of all sizes and backgrounds. No prior performance or public speaking experience necessary or expected; just bring your full attention, a sense of curiosity and play, and a willingness to use and share your voice.
We have special academic rules for condensed courses:
-Students must attend each course session in person (and cannot miss for any reason, including illness or emergency situations).
-The Registrar’s Office will drop a student who does not attend each course session.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
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Requirements Satisfaction:
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Submit teaching evaluations for this course between 06-MAR-26 and 11-MAR-26
Exam Notes: (SP) Presentations that count for a significant portion of the grade
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Business Law
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Simulation Courses
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