Testimonials

Dianne is an excellent legal writing instructor, and her programs at Shearman & Sterling are always well received. Her individual sessions are very positively received, and associates appreciate the one-on-one attention.

The lawyers who benefited from one-on-one sessions were particularly happy with the approach she took to working with them on their own work product. I would have no hesitation in calling on her again, and will very likely do so.

In my seven years of practice, few have done more to forward my professional development than Dianne Rosky. In three one-hour sessions, Dianne provided me the tools, which are easy to apply, for becoming a persuasive writer. Using my previous writing samples as a starting point, Dianne helped me see where my writing could be stronger and more persuasive. She was patient, thoughtful, and created an enjoyable learning environment. In short, Dianne is an outstanding writing instructor.

I strongly recommend taking the time to meet with Dianne. Reviewing my work product with her on a one-on-one basis has been invaluable.

Dianne Rosky's four-step program for improving legal writing quickly transformed me into a confident and clear writer and a better attorney. I eagerly awaited our sessions because I mastered new grammatical rules and clever writing techniques every time, which impressed my colleagues. Dianne focuses her teaching on the individual student's needs by creating drills based exclusively on examples from the student's writing. Additionally, Dianne always made herself available to quickly provide useful edits and invaluable feedback on writing assignments before I submitted them to senior lawyers. Plus, there is no warmer and better person to encourage even the most insecure writer into becoming a master of the English language. I can't thank her enough.

Dianne Rosky helps me write more effectively at all levels -- document, paragraph, and sentence structure and word choice -- so that my documents always say what I want them to, and all the elements fit together. Dianne always explains the reasons for the changes she makes, which helps me to improve. Although I have become a better writer since I started working with Dianne (and therefore arguably less reliant on her input), because of her level of expertise she still always adds great value when reviewing my documents.

Dianne Rosky is an exceptional resource. Whether interacting with a roomful of attorneys or coaching a one-on-one private session, Dianne's easy style takes the pressure off learning and creates an atmosphere of instructive conversation. Her relaxed personality and depth of knowledge are a great combination for obtaining maximum results. Dianne's style of breaking down legal writing into four manageable stages demystifies the process for newer attorneys and increases the efficiency of seasoned writers.