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Courtroom Stories & Tactics | RVA Trial Lawyers"Vulnerability is Strength" | Andrew Caple-Shaw (Trial Consultant)"Just because the jury can't use words, doesn't mean they can't talk to you, it doesn't mean they can't communicate with you. So really listen and really talk." Andrew Caple-Shaw joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers: Virginia's Trial Lawyer Podcast. Andrew is the managing partner at Act of Communication and a professional actor with nearly four decades of experience. He brings the art of performance and a deep understanding of human behavior to the courtroom and to witness preparation—training lawyers to communicate with clarity and confidence and helping witnesses testify effectively.Andrew sha...
2025-05-281h 14
Championing Justice: A Personal Injury PodcastEpisode 16: Communication and Witness Preparation Tips with Andrew Caple-ShawIn this episode of Championing Justice, Darl interviews Andrew Caple-Shaw, a seasoned trial consultant and managing partner at ACT of Communication. Andrew shares his unique journey of being an actor to becoming a lawyer and ultimately a trial consultant specializing in witness preparation.Join us for an interesting episode that shares insights into the intersection of acting and law, highlighting how emotional truth and authenticity can impact the outcome of a case.→ Get in touch with Andrew at andrew@actofcommunication.com→ ACT of Communication websiteWatch this and other Championing Justice episodes on Y...
2024-09-041h 03
The Jury Is OutEP314 - Theater in the Courtroom Part TwoConsider the courtroom as a live drama unfolding before you. How can you direct the characters to tell their most authentic story and utilize breathing, dramatic structure, voice control, and more to make that story as persuasive as possible? The conclusion of our fascinating two-part discussion with Andrew Caple-Shaw and Alexandra Wright of ACT of COMMUNICATION will change the way you prep and practice and leave you laughing with two instructive stories about termites and the best witness in the world. Don’t miss this episode.
2022-04-0625 min
The Jury Is OutEP313 - Theater in the Courtroom Part OneA trial is a contest of competing stories and the jury is your audience. Prepare your witness for their best performance with tenets from acting and theater explained by Andrew Caple-Shaw and Alexandra Wright of ACT of COMMUNICATION, a unique litigation consulting group. Their powerful and highly effective communication techniques, such as identifying non-verbal micro-expressions, harnessing the power of metaphor, and strengthening sensitivity and listening skills, will help your witnesses tell the essence of their story more effectively and help you command center stage in the courtroom.
2022-03-3038 min