The Speaking Strategist
An Exclusive Two-Day Courtroom Storytelling Intensive
Stories That
Move Juries
January 14 and 15, 2027 · Santa Barbara, California
Limited to 16 Trial Lawyers
Your case has a story worth telling. Find it. And learn to tell it like never before.
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The Opportunity Facts Alone Do Not Persuade
Your case may be stronger than your ability to tell its story.
You know the facts. You know what your client has been through.
You've invested countless hours preparing your case and building your arguments. But when you stand in front of a jury, none of that work speaks for itself.
You do.
Can you make the complicated simple?
Can you capture the jury's attention?
Can you help them understand not just what happened, but why it matters?
Can you deliver the right story with the presence, authenticity and conviction that moves the jury to give your client the justice they deserve?
You spend years working on your case. When was the last time you spent two days improving your ability to tell its story?
Introducing Stories That Move Juries, an intimate, immersive experience led by award-winning speaking strategist Kymberlee Weil and nationally recognized trial lawyer Sharif Gray.
Together, they bring decades of experience in strategic storytelling, courtroom advocacy and high-stakes communication to help accomplished trial lawyers elevate the way they connect, communicate and persuade.
Bring your case. Elevate your delivery. Experience the difference.
The Transformation Six Outcomes
What becomes possible when you elevate the way you tell your story?
Find the Story That Matters
Discover how to uncover the human heart of your case and identify the narrative that gives jurors a compelling reason to care.Turn Complexity Into Clarity
Learn to communicate complicated facts and evidence in ways that are accessible, meaningful and memorable.Command Attention With Authentic Presence
Strengthen the way you show up in the courtroom through intentional movement, vocal dynamics, purposeful silence and confident physical presence.Create Genuine Connection
Move beyond simply presenting information. Develop your ability to communicate with credibility, authenticity and emotional resonance.Make Every Moment Count
Become more deliberate about the words you choose, the details you emphasize, the moments you pause and the way you guide an audience through your story.Bring Greater Impact to Every Case
Leave with practical storytelling and communication techniques you can continue applying to opening statements, closing arguments, witness examinations and other high-stakes moments.The Experience How the Two Days Work
Two days. One powerful transformation.
You don't become a better storyteller by listening to someone talk about storytelling. You become better by doing it.
This is an intensive, highly interactive experience designed for trial lawyers who are committed to strengthening their courtroom skills.
You'll work with your own case, explore powerful storytelling and communication techniques, receive personalized coaching and put what you're learning into practice.
With enrollment limited to just 16 trial lawyers, the experience is intentionally intimate, allowing for meaningful participation, individualized feedback and focused attention.
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Find the Story
Identify what your case is really about and why the jury should care.
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Build the Message
Transform complicated facts and evidence into a clear, compelling narrative.
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Deliver the Story
Practice communicating your case with intention, presence and authenticity.
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Receive Personalized Coaching
Get specific, actionable feedback from both facilitators.
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Refine and Present Again
Put that feedback into practice and experience the difference.
Day One
Find it. Tell it.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Discover the story that matters. Learn to bring it to life.
Every compelling courtroom presentation begins with understanding what the case is really about.
Through proven, proprietary frameworks developed by your facilitators, you'll explore how to uncover the essential story within your evidence, identify its human significance and shape the message that resonates.
You'll learn how to communicate complex information with greater clarity and intention, while discovering how your physical presence, voice, movement and delivery choices influence the way your story is received.
Expect immersive exercises, expert demonstrations, individual practice and real-time coaching.
You'll be challenged to experiment, step beyond familiar communication habits and discover new possibilities in how you tell your case's story.
Thursday Evening
The Evening Experience
Continue the conversation over an intimate group dinner with Kymberlee, Sharif and your fellow participants.
An opportunity to connect with accomplished trial lawyers, exchange ideas and build relationships in a relaxed Santa Barbara setting.
Day Two
Try it. Transform it.
Friday, January 15, 2027
Put your skills into action. Experience the difference.
Now the focus turns to application.
Working with a segment of your own case presentation or opening statement, you'll bring together the storytelling, strategy and delivery techniques explored throughout the intensive.
You'll present, receive individualized coaching, make intentional adjustments and present again.
With both facilitators providing complementary perspectives, you'll discover opportunities to strengthen your narrative, elevate your presence and communicate with greater confidence and persuasive power.
Perform. Get coached. Refine. Perform again.
You'll leave with more than ideas and inspiration.
You'll have firsthand experience of what changes when you become more intentional about the story you tell and the way you deliver it.
The Difference Before and After, in Two Days
What if you could experience your own transformation?
Imagine delivering a courtroom story at the beginning of an intensive. Then imagine delivering that same story after two days of focused practice, expert coaching and purposeful refinement.
What might change?
- Your Voice
- Your Pacing
- Your Physical Presence
- Your Clarity
- Your Connection with the People Listening
And perhaps most importantly, your understanding of what makes your story matter.
The opportunity to experience that difference is what makes Stories That Move Juries extraordinary.
Your Facilitators The Strategist and the Trial Lawyer
Two experts. Two distinct disciplines. One shared mission.
Kymberlee Weil
The Speaking Strategist | High-Stakes Communication Expert
The facts tell you what happened. The story reveals why it matters.
Kymberlee Weil is a leading authority on High-Stakes Short-Form Communication who trains lawyers, executives and thought leaders to make complex ideas land in the moments that matter most.
For more than two decades, Kymberlee has worked at the intersection of storytelling, strategy and performance, helping speakers transform complex information into compelling messages that audiences understand, remember and act upon.
Deeply connected to the TED community and a producer of multiple TEDx events, she has guided hundreds of speakers in distilling years of expertise into powerful presentations.
Her approach combines the architecture of a compelling story with the precision of exceptional delivery. From narrative structure and strategic messaging to intentional movement, vocal dynamics and purposeful silence, she helps speakers make deliberate choices that elevate their impact.
As a Martial Arts Master, Hawaii's NCAA Woman of the Year and trained theater performer, Kymberlee brings a unique perspective on preparation, adaptability and performance under pressure.
She holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, is a published author and is the founder of TheSpeakingStrategist.com and StorytellingSchool.com.
At Stories That Move Juries, Kymberlee brings her expertise in strategic storytelling and high-stakes communication to help trial lawyers communicate with greater clarity, credibility, presence and persuasive power.
Sharif Gray
Trial Lawyer | Speaker | Courtroom Storytelling Expert
Sharif Gray is a nationally recognized trial lawyer, speaker and partner at Gray Broughton Injury Law whose career is defined by a commitment to advocating for people and holding those responsible for harm accountable.
Sharif has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $20 million jury verdict, a $2 million jury verdict and a $1.5 million jury verdict.
A graduate and valedictorian of the Virginia Military Institute, Sharif earned his law degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Laws from Temple University. His professional background includes service as a US Army JAG Officer, prosecutor and federal law clerk.
Sharif developed the proprietary Gray Questions, a framework for identifying the human significance of a case and preparing courtroom presentations that move juries. That framework is the foundation of his forthcoming book, The Opening Is the Trial: Ask the Gray Questions, Build the Case That Matters, Give the Jury the Truth.
Sharif regularly speaks to trial lawyers across the country on trial advocacy. He is also the founder of Voir Dire to Verdict, an annual trial skills conference, and he hosts the Courtroom Stories & Tactics podcast.
At the heart of Sharif's work is a belief in the extraordinary value of every human life and the responsibility trial lawyers carry when representing their clients.
At Stories That Move Juries, Sharif brings his extensive courtroom experience and practical storytelling approach to help participants discover the story at the heart of their cases and communicate it with greater clarity and conviction.
Who This Is For Accomplished Trial Lawyers
For trial lawyers who know there's always another level.
This experience is designed for accomplished trial lawyers who recognize the power of exceptional communication.
You already know how to prepare a case.
You understand the law, the evidence and the stakes.
Now you're ready to elevate how you communicate all of it.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your opening statements, sharpen your storytelling instincts, develop greater courtroom presence or connect more meaningfully with juries, this intensive provides a rare opportunity to focus on your growth as an advocate.
Come prepared to participate, experiment, receive feedback and grow.
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Registration Two Ways to Attend
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January 14 and 15, 2027. Santa Barbara, California. Limited to 16 trial lawyers.General Admission $2,495
The Complete Two-Day Courtroom Storytelling Intensive
Your experience includes
Two full days of immersive storytelling and communication training
Access to proven, proprietary storytelling and speaking frameworks
Hands-on exercises and practical courtroom applications
The opportunity to work with your own case
Individualized coaching and feedback from both facilitators
Repeated presentation practice and purposeful refinement
An intimate learning environment limited to 16 trial lawyers
An exclusive Thursday evening group dinner with Kymberlee, Sharif and fellow participants
Only 6 VIP Places
VIP Experience $3,495
The Ultimate Experience in Personalized Coaching and Continued Growth
Your VIP experience includes
Two full days of immersive storytelling and communication training
Access to proven, proprietary storytelling and speaking frameworks
Hands-on exercises and practical courtroom applications
The opportunity to work with your own case
Individualized coaching and feedback from both facilitators
Repeated presentation practice and purposeful refinement
An intimate learning environment limited to 16 trial lawyers
An exclusive Thursday evening group dinner with Kymberlee, Sharif and fellow participants
Two private coaching sessions to continue strengthening your communication skills beyond the event
A complimentary ticket to the 2027 Voir Dire to Verdict conference
An exclusive Saturday morning VIP breakfast with Kymberlee and Sharif, focused on next steps, continued development and personal growth
Only 6 VIP places available
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Last Word Your Next Case
Your next case deserves the strongest storyteller you can become.
You've invested years developing your legal expertise. Now invest two days in elevating the way you communicate it.
Discover how to identify the story that matters, deliver it with greater presence and purpose and create a more compelling experience for the people entrusted with deciding your case.
Stories That Move Juries
Find the Story. Elevate Your Delivery. Move the Jury.
January 14 and 15, 2027 · Santa Barbara, California
Limited to 16 Trial Lawyers
Reserve Your Seat