Chromatic Counsel upcoming events

Bodies Don't Lie: Reading the Human Layer of the Law (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Read People More Intentionally. Advocate More Effectively.

Bodies Don't Lie: Reading the Human Layer of the Law

Live Virtual Training
Recording included with registration.
This webinar is not approved for CLE credit in any state.

Every attorney reads people.

The question is whether you're reading them intentionally.

Long before a client answers your question, a witness takes the stand, or opposing counsel begins to negotiate, people are communicating.

The attorneys who recognize those signals gain an advantage that has nothing to do with legal knowledge and everything to do with understanding human behavior.

In this complimentary live training, you'll discover how to:

Recognize behavioral patterns that reveal confidence, hesitation, engagement, and resistance.
Understand how facial characteristics may reflect communication and decision-making tendencies.
Use strategic color to strengthen credibility, authority, and first impressions.
Apply these insights to client meetings, depositions, negotiations, mediations, witness preparation, jury selection, networking, and courtroom presentations.

Why Attend?

Law school teaches you how to analyze cases.

This webinar explores how to better understand the people involved in them.

You'll leave with practical ways to become a more intentional observer, strengthen your professional presence, and communicate with greater confidence.

Whether you spend your days in the courtroom or the conference room, your ability to understand people influences every conversation you have.

The core of this session is dedicated entirely to actionable strategy you can use immediately. At the very end of the hour, I will take a few minutes to share an opportunity for those who want to formally integrate the full framework into their practice.

Presented by Kerry Heaps, Creator of the Bodies Don't Lie Framework.

Trial Lab: The Defensive Deponent Reading Resistance, Hesitation, and Hidden Signals During Depositions (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

A deposition is more than a question-and-answer exchange.

Every pause, shift in posture, change in tone, and moment of hesitation can provide valuable insight into how a witness is processing the conversation.

In this interactive Trial Lab, we'll examine the behavioral signals that emerge when a deponent feels pressure, uncertainty, or resistance.

We'll explore:

Recognizing hesitation and changes in behavior
Identifying moments that may require deeper questioning
Understanding the difference between discomfort and deception
Reading resistance without jumping to conclusions
Using behavioral intelligence to improve deposition strategy

Learn how to observe the human layer of the deposition and strengthen your ability to ask better questions.

Trial Lab: The Settlement Table Reading Signals of Movement, Resistance, and Opportunity (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Negotiations are filled with information beyond words.

A pause before responding, a shift in tone, or a change in engagement can reveal important moments during the conversation.

In this Trial Lab, we'll examine behavioral cues that may indicate flexibility, resistance, or movement toward resolution.

We'll explore:

Recognizing engagement and disengagement
Identifying moments of openness
Understanding resistance signals
Reading emotional shifts during negotiation
Applying behavioral intelligence at the settlement table

Learn to see the signals that can shape your negotiation strategy.

Trial Lab: The New Client Interview Building Trust Through Observation (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The first client meeting sets the foundation for the relationship.

In this Trial Lab, we'll explore how behavioral intelligence can help attorneys better understand clients, build trust, and identify important information. Clients don't always communicate everything they are thinking, feeling, or concerned about. Legal matters are often emotional before they are logical.

In this Trial Lab, we'll explore how attorneys can manage difficult conversations while maintaining credibility, empathy, and professional presence.

We'll explore:

Reading comfort and uncertainty
Recognizing communication preferences
Identifying areas that require deeper questions
Creating stronger client connections
Building trust from the first conversation

Trial Lab: Can You Read the Witness? Behavioral Intelligence for Witness Examination (7 Jan 2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Every witness tells a story—but not all of it is spoken.

Join us for this interactive Bodies Don't Lie Trial Lab as we examine the non-verbal signals that can influence witness credibility, confidence, and courtroom perception.

Through guided analysis and discussion, you'll learn how to recognize behavioral patterns that emerge during witness examinations and discover how those observations can strengthen your preparation and questioning strategy.

During this Trial Lab, we'll explore:

The Difficult Witness – Recognizing stress, uncertainty, and confidence during direct examination.
Cross-Examination Under Pressure – Observing how non-verbal behavior changes as questioning intensifies.
Credibility vs. Confidence – Learning to distinguish between the two and why it matters.
Expert Witness Analysis – Evaluating how experts communicate authority and how their presence may influence a jury.

This is an interactive working session designed to help you sharpen your observational skills, apply behavioral intelligence in real legal scenarios, and gain practical strategies you can use in your own practice.

Bring your curiosity, your questions, and get ready to put your observational skills to the test!

This event is exclusively available to Bodies Don't Lie members.