I'm Cliff Atkinson
I help trial lawyers make their cases emotionally irresistible to jurors.
If you want to gain an edge in your next important case, contact me and let's chat about it.
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"Frighteningly powerful"
That's what Fortune magazine called the first opening statement I created with Mark Lanier, the top trial lawyer in the country who has won $20 billion in verdicts.
Are your trial presentations as powerful as they could be?
I'm an author
I've written 5 bestselling books on visual storytelling, now translated into a dozen languages.
I'm a speaker
I've spoken all over the world at business schools, tech conferences and legal associations.
I'm an original thinker
As an Air Force Officer I learned about structure, as an MBA grad I learned about strategy, and as a journalist I learned about story.
I synthesize these 3 skills to bring high stakes legal cases to life.
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Nice things people said
"Cliff’s laser focus boiled down a complicated case into a few simple messages that were powerful and persuasive. I highly recommend him for any project where clear communication is needed." - Patrick Malone, co-author, Rules of the Road
Cliff helped us make our value proposition more compelling, relevant and persuasive. Now we no longer read from slides – instead we tell stories that allow our clients to truly assess our fit with their needs." - Yasminka Nemet, CMO, MV Transportation
Cliff, I just wanted to say a big thank you to you. Your presentation was spot-on and fantastic!" - Kristin Hamlin, VP, Wells Fargo
