About Me :

Leigh E. Johnson is a trial lawyer, trial consultant, and seasoned psychodramatist who has dedicated her career to empowering lawyers through innovative trial preparation techniques. As the founder of Trial Whisperer and Law Focus Groups, Leigh is renowned for her ability to merge psychology, storytelling, and trial strategy to help lawyers connect with juries and present cases with authenticity and impact.

A graduate and long-standing faculty member of Trial Lawyers College, Leigh has trained countless attorneys in psychodrama, a powerful tool for uncovering the emotional core of cases, understanding client experiences, and crafting compelling narratives. She has taught these methods at some of the nation’s most respected programs, including the Death Penalty College and the Capital Defense College, and she works extensively with lawyers handling high-stakes criminal and civil cases.

About US:

Trial Whisperer: Building The CaseTM – The Authority in Legal Storytelling & Trial Strategy

Every great case starts with a story worth telling.
At Building The CaseTM, we teach lawyers, advocates, and legal professionals how to master legal storytelling, case construction, and trial persuasion using proven methods like the Story Spine framework.

We provide:
Trial Strategy Consulting & Narrative Development (Trial WhispererTM)
Pre-Trial Focus Groups & Jury Testing (Law Focus GroupsTM)
CLEs, Workshops & Online Training for Legal Storytelling
Case Analysis & Persuasion Strategy
Professional Community & Expert Insights (Leigh’s LandingTM Blog, BTC Podcast, and Leigh’s Daily QuotesTM)
Because in law, advocacy, and leadership—the best story wins.
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