David Mann is a story specialist who teaches leaders and attorneys how to make an impact by clarifying their message. He has combined his decades of experience as an actor, director, and playwright with the needs of attorneys and business leaders to help them win cases for their clients and grow their businesses.

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David has taught story construction and presentation to lawyers nationwide for over a decade. He has written or assisted in the creation of opening statements that have prevailed in cases ranging from personal injury to securities fraud. He has taught at Loyola School of Law in Chicago since 2012, and he has created innovative programs for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

CASE CONSULTANT

As a story specialist, David has helped lawyers find, build, and tell a persuasive case story in the following matters: securities fraud, personal injury, medical malpractice, sexual assault, defamation,  and wrongful termination. He has served as consultant on both plaintiff’s and defense sides. In addition to opening statements, David has also guided the writing of motions and demand letters.

TEACHER

In 2012, David created a unique, specialized course for Loyola School of Law in Chicago that is focused expressly on story construction and presentation for court. The two-credit course is two full days in length,  and David has taught it over 30 times. He has also created a similar program for NITA that has been offered as both a live course and an online program.