Meg offers creative coaching services to actors and screenwriters who write or perform in legal dramas for film, television, or stage. Drawing on 25 years in the legal world—nearly 20 of which were spent practicing law in and out of the courtroom—Meg brings unparalleled expertise to help creatives portray legal scenarios with compelling accuracy and authenticity.  Prior to becoming an attorney, Meg trained as an actor for legal performances for 10 years and won several national awards in her capacity in both attorney and witness roles.

As a highly esteemed trial attorney, having practiced in many areas of law, as well as an award-winning legal writer, Meg has an innate ability to translate real-world legal knowledge into the artistic realm sets her apart. Through her services, Meg helps ensure that legal scripts reflect proper procedure and lingo, and that performances by actors—whether as attorneys, judges, jurors, or witnesses—ring true to life.

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SERVICES OFFERED

 

• Coaching for Legal Script Writing & Development

In today’s entertainment landscape, legal procedurals are everywhere. But legal professionals (and savvy audiences) can quickly spot inaccuracies that detract from a show’s credibility.

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Meg’s coaching helps writers:

• Understand real legal procedures, processes, and timelines

• Use legal terminology in the correct context

• Comprehend the importance of character backstories to reflect authentic legal roles

• Understand the hierarchy and interaction between key courtroom players

• Improve script detail, from wardrobe choices to character behavior

• Balance dramatic storytelling with plausible legal outcomes

• Bring depth to jurors, witnesses, and courtroom dynamics

Whether you're working on a single scene or a full pilot, Meg will help you craft a more believable and impactful script. Attention to detail is what separates award-winning shows from forgettable ones—and Meg’s guidance will help you get there.
 

Email Meg today to explore script coaching options: megsandefur@gmail.com

 

• Coaching for Legal Procedural Performance (Actors)

From lead attorneys to background jurors, every legal role demands accuracy to tell the perfect story. Meg draws from nearly two decades of courtroom experience and one decade of trained acting for legal performance as both attorneys and witnesses to help actors fully embody their roles with confidence, precision, and nuance.

She can help actors:
• Understand the character’s role within the legal system and the story as a whole

• Learn how attorneys, judges, mediators, and others actually behave and the slight nuances that can set a performance apart

• Analyze settings and how the character specifically relates to that setting: courtroom, judge’s chambers, client meetings, or jail cells

• Master and understand the meaning behind all the legal lingo and procedures and deliver lines that demonstrate that understanding with authenticity, the right authority, and tone

• Perfect body language, vocal control, and nonverbal cues for each setting to portray the character authentically

• Select wardrobe that aligns with the type of attorney, legal figure, juror, or witness portrayed

• Understand character motivations within the context of legal outcomes

Meg also provides specialized coaching for:
• Witness roles (understanding the pressure and emotional arc of testifying)

• Juror roles (silent storytelling through posture, costume, and reaction)

• Audition preparation for all types of legal roles in TV, film, or stage

What truly elevates your performance is knowing the legal world your character inhabits. Meg will teach you how to identify your character’s objective, understand the scene’s legal context and how it relates to your character, and deliver an informed, compelling performance that stands out and either books the role or nails the performance on the big screen.
 

Email Meg today to discuss how she can support your next legal role: megsandefur@gmail.com

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