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Part 2 - Is That a Fact?
Classical logic is built upon premises that are presumed to be true, but what exactly is “true” and how does it differ from fact? A recent Pew Survey revealed that 64% of knowledgeable, savvy Americans could not distinguish properly between five factual statements and five opinion statements; the unknowledgeable, unsavvy Americans fared far worse. In this fascinating program, Part 2 of Logic, Argumentation, Persuasion, we’ll examine the differences between facts, inferences, beliefs, opinions, and norms. We’ll use this information to help you construct more convincing, logical arguments and enhance your credibility in litigation and transactional practice, as well as in casual conversations. We’ll also consider:
  • How “social facts” influence individual behavior
  • How “norms” differ from “values”
  • Whether “facts” are always reliable evidence
  • How data differs from information
Program Creator and Speaker: Lenné Eidson Espenschied, Next Level Contracts

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June 9th  1:00 – 2:00pm
Part 2 - Is That a Fact?
Classical logic is built upon premises that are presumed to be true, but what exactly is “true” and how does it differ from fact? A recent Pew Survey revealed that 64% of knowledgeable, savvy Americans could not distinguish properly between five factual statements and five opinion statements; the unknowledgeable, unsavvy Americans fared far worse. In this fascinating program, Part 2 of Logic, Argumentation, Persuasion, we’ll examine the differences between facts, inferences, beliefs, opinions, and norms. We’ll use this information to help you construct more convincing, logical arguments and enhance your credibility in litigation and transactional practice, as well as in casual conversations. We’ll also consider:
  • How “social facts” influence individual behavior
  • How “norms” differ from “values”
  • Whether “facts” are always reliable evidence
  • How data differs from information
Program Creator and Speaker: Lenné Eidson Espenschied, Next Level Contracts

Contributors

  • Lenné Eidson Espenschied

    Next Level Contracts, Saint Simons Island, Georgia

    Lenné Eidson Espenschied practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for 25 years, focusing on corporate and transactional representation of technology-based businesses. She is the author of two books published by the American Bar Association: Contract Drafting: Powerful Prose in Transactional Practice (ABA Fundamentals, 2010) and The Grammar and Writing Handbook for Lawyers (ABA Fundamentals, 2011). After graduating from the University of Georgia School of Law magna cum laude, Ms. Espenschied began her legal practice at Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan; she also served as Senior Counsel in the legal department of Bank of America before eventually opening her own law office. Ms. Espenschied has taught commercial law, contracts, and contract drafting at Charlotte School of Law and at the University of Georgia. She is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars and provides private training at law firms and corporate legal departments. Her passion is helping younger lawyers acquire the skills they need to be successful in transactional practice.


June 9, 2022
Thu 1:00 PM CDT

Duration 1H 0M

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