Register for the Webinar
The registration is $150 for DRI members and $300 for non-members.
This is a limited registrant event. You must be registered for the workshop and registered for the 2026 DRI Annual Meeting to participate in this course. Those not also registered for the Annual Meeting may be removed and refunded.
Strong presentation skills are essential to professional growth. Whether speaking in the courtroom, the boardroom, or a conference setting, the ability to communicate ideas with clarity and confidence shapes how expertise is perceived—and creates opportunities for advancement. Yet for many professionals, meaningful chances to practice and refine these skills are limited. This immersive, three‑part virtual program is designed to change that.
Join Sharon Stuart and Julie Fix Meyer as they host a series created specifically for members of the Women in the Law Committee. This interactive series combines skill‑based training with real‑time practice in a supportive, small‑group environment. Participants will not only sharpen their presentation abilities, but also develop confidence, visibility, and a clear path toward future speaking opportunities—both within DRI and beyond.
What Makes This Program Different
-A limited cohort (10 participants) for personalized feedback and mentorship
-Hands‑on exercises in every session—not just lecture
-A safe, supportive space to practice and grow
-A complete journey from idea to polished presentation
Over the course of three months, participants will select a topic, craft a compelling message, and deliver a final presentation that reflects the skills developed throughout the series. See the three sessions below.
Three-Part Virtual Program
Creation: August 26 at 11:00 a.m. CT
This session teaches the foundation of any good presentation—connection with the audience. Ultimately, the ability to deliver a meaningful speech requires creativity in the message and a story that brings the message to life for the audience. In this session, participants will develop their ideas into a cohesive message for their audience and will create a story around that message. While every presentation is different, this session will teach you a systematic approach to this first important step in giving a successful presentation.
Development: September 14 at 11:00 a.m. CT
This session focuses on the development of the details of the presentation. It includes the written portion of the presentation to outline the information the speaker wants to impart to the audience, development of the oral presentation and the design of visual aids to enhance the presentation--a necessity for today’s audiences. Participants will build on their creation from the First Session to develop the written, verbal, and visual aspects of the presentation through exercises and interactive feedback.
Delivery: October 1 at 11:00 a.m. CT
This session focuses on the delivery of the presentation. Building on the foundation from the first two sessions, the participants will learn how to deliver their message with confidence. This session teaches practical and simple delivery skills to make the presentation engaging and lively, and gives the participants the opportunity to hone these skills through simple exercises including a short practice presentation.