Inside the Hearing Room: A Mock Legislative Hearing on Effective Public Testimony

This interactive session immerses participants in a simulated state legislative hearing designed to build confidence and effectiveness in public advocacy. Through a mock committee hearing, attendees will see firsthand how testimony is received, questioned, and evaluated by policymakers. Participants will learn the structure and expectations of legislative hearings, observe common pitfalls, and practice delivering concise, persuasive testimony under real-world time constraints. The session combines practical instruction with live role-play and guided debriefs, equipping agency and association leaders with concrete tools and insights they can immediately apply when testifying before legislative or regulatory bodies.