About
Harry’s decades-long law practice included experience as a trial/appellate practitioner and law professor. He handled more than 100 jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts. He taught at law schools at the University of New Mexico, University of San Diego, and California Western University.
In The Acting Attorney, Harry blends his lawyering skills with acting know-how taken from his television, film, and stage credits. He has helped improve the speaking and interviewing skills of people in a variety of job or social-related settings. The skills he teaches enhance your credibility and give you the confidence to speak persuasively and convincingly.
Here is where he has presented:
Lawyers and law students
Federal Defenders’ Defender Services Office Training Division
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
New Mexico District Attorney Association
California Western School of Law
California Appellate Defense Counsel.
Witnesses
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
South West Automated Clearing House Association.
Doctors and medical students
University of New Mexico Hospital
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio,
Here is what Harry's students have to say:
“His style is inviting and friendly, and his presentation is eternally memorable”
S.O., Attorney
“Students leave Harry Zimmerman’s classes with a full toolbox and the confidence to use everything they learned!”
G.R., Attorney
“The Acting Lawyer was an invaluable experience that pushed me beyond my comfort zone.Harry’s guidance and expertise were instrumental in this process, and I am immensely grateful for his training session.
P.C., Attorney
“Harry gave me practical tips on how to carry myself and communicate clearly during interviews. It completely changed the way I presented myself and made me feel more confident and authentic.”
R.G., Attorney
“"Working with him gave me a perspective on how the professional arena will view my packaging and he allowed me to make adjustments and improvements to how I understand my story and the words I use to convey it in a comfortable and friendly environment. Working with him was easy. It was like having a conversation with a good friend. He provided a comfortable place to explore my personal and professional development. I went from marketing like Pringles to looking like Prada in only two sessions. It was a remarkable experience.”
J.D.O., MD
“Harry gave me practical tips on how to carry myself and communicate clearly during interviews. It completely changed the way I presented myself and made me feel more confident and authentic.”
L.N., MD
“Harry Zimmerman provided a safe place to work on my self-image and understand how to explain the themes that have made me successful in the past. He explored my story and allowed me to polish it to a shine with feedback that was consistently highly constructive, accurate, and very effective. He was so helpful that I was offered the job I was seeking after a very shot interview.”
J.D.O., MD
Harry wrestles golden retrievers in his free time.