Writing to Persuade

$60 for MBA members | $95 non-members

Whether you are writing to a judge, the legislature, opposing counsel, or your colleagues, you are writing to persuade - to convince others to adopt your position. Come learn concrete techniques to apply at each stage of the writing process to make your work product more persuasive. Our panel includes Anna Joyce, Markowitz Herbold PC; Jackie Kamins, Multnomah County Attorney's Office; Lora Keenan, contract attorney; and Rolf Moan, DOJ Appellate Division. Topics will include:

       •     Framing your writing to serve your audience;
       •     "Reverse engineering" from the result you want;
       •     Using structure for maximum effect;
       •     Choosing words intentionally to reinforce your position.
 
For more information: Contact Jovanna Patrick, Hollander Lebenbaum et al at 503.222.2408. For registration questions, contact the MBA at 503.222.3275.
 

Date & Time
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location
World Trade Ctr, Bldg 2, Mezzanine, 26 SW Salmon
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