The Lawyer Unscripted: Storytelling, Improv & Ethical Communication

The Lawyer Unscripted: Storytelling, Improv & Ethical Communication Learn more at https://www.meckbar.org/?pg=MCBCalendar&evAction=showDetail&eid=345808 Description: This program has been submitted for 1.0 Ethics and 3.0 General credit hours in North Carolina and South Carolina (in-person credit) This CLE is hosted by the MBA Civil Litigation Section. Civil Litigation Section Members can regist4er for a discounted rate of $100. Register in advance! Space is limited for this interactive CLE. Location TowneBank (Myers Park) 150 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207 Program Overview Great lawyers don’t just argue facts – they tell compelling stories and adapt in real time. This dynamic program explores how effective storytelling can strengthen advocacy and help lawyers clearly present their client’s case. The program also introduces improv-based techniques that build confidence, improve thinking on your feet, and reinforce ethical, professional communication in everyday practice. 9:00 – 9:30 Breakfast & Networking Morning Session: Storytelling for Attorneys Presented by Jason Stoogenke, Attorney & Investigative Reporter, Channel 9 Eyewitness News 9:30 – 10:30 Improving Your Legal Writing and Storytelling 10:30 – 11:30 Helping Your Clients and Witnesses Tell Their Story Effectively 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch Afternoon Session: Improv and Ethical Communication for Attorneys Presented by Dayna Gowan, Improvly Speaking & B. Brittany Scantland-Lall, The Law Office of B. Brittany Scantland-Lall, PLLC 12:00 – 1:00 The Ethics of Improv in Communication with Clients and Colleagues (1.0 Ethics) 1:00 – 2:00 What to Do When Things Go Sideways – Thinking On Your Feet     The views and opinions of MBA CLEs are not necessarily those of the Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th Judicial District Bar. Schedule: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Location: TowneBank (Myers Park) 2nd Floor Boardroom 150 Providence Rd, Charlotte NC 28207