From the courtroom to the boardroom, this renowned attorney is arming people with strategies to outsmart manipulation and reclaim control.

By: One World Publishing

When it comes to navigating conflict with high-stakes emotional manipulators, few people have walked through the fire like Rebecca Zung. A highly experienced trial attorney specializing in high-conflict cases, Zung has spent decades researching narcissism to better understand and overcome her opponents in the courtroom. And now, known as the Leverage Lawyer, she is a globally recognized legal expert who shares her process for scoring those same victories against even the most difficult opponents. 

Zung’s secret lies in education. Through her podcast, popular YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram pages, and online blueprints, she teaches people to stop playing defense and start taking control of their future. Her goal is to empower people with tactical, real-world strategies for winning, even when the odds are stacked against them, emotions are raw, and it feels like everyone is believing the narcissist’s lies. 

The Lies Judges are Falling For 

In the courtroom, narcissists know that credibility wins cases, and they are experts at sliding into calm, rational, articulate mode. No matter how much they have victimized others, they are masters at making themselves out to be the victim. 

“They are actors wearing a mask of charm and credibility,” said Zung. “They can turn the tables in an instant. The judge sees a respectful, cooperative individual, and if you react to their ruse, you’re seen as the emotional, unstable one.” 

Judges prioritize order and facts. They are often swamped with cases and looking for a way to resolve them efficiently. They base their judgments on the evidence they see before their eyes. They see the shiny snapshots the narcissist presents to them—not the long, traumatic history of abuse and manipulation that has played out behind the scenes. That’s why narcissists often win their cases while their victims are left stunned, wondering how the justice system failed to see the injustice of it all.  

Unveiling the Truths Narcissists Don’t Want You to Know

“Narcissists act superior because deep down, they feel inferior,” said Zung. “It’s one of the many truths that narcissists hide.”

Through her courses and programming, Zung is exposing narcissists for what they are and empowering their victims to manipulate the manipulator. 

Zung teaches that narcissists need their “supply” to survive, and that supply comes from the admiration, control, and attention they get from their victims. Zung helps victims cut off that supply and watch the narcissist crumble. Victims learn how to stop reacting emotionally, set boundaries, and document everything so they have the ultimate leverage in court. 

“You don’t have to out-fight a narcissist,” said Zung. “You just have to outsmart them. When you learn to anticipate their tactics, use leverage to your advantage, and stay neutral, you become unpredictable and powerful. That terrifies a narcissist.” 

Why Lawyers May Not Get It

There are many competent lawyers out there who have had no experience dealing with narcissists. They will try the same old logical strategies that work with other clients, but they won’t work with narcissists. 

“You’re not just dealing with a legal battle. You’re dealing with a psychological war,” said Zung. 

That’s why legal cases against narcissists often last three times longer and cost up to four times more. It’s not unusual for a victim to rack up legal fees of six figures and still make no headway in their case. 

A lawyer is trained to focus on facts, evidence, and statutes, but narcissists weaponize chaos, lies, and emotional manipulation that can make wrong seem right. They move in one direction (“Let’s settle out of court”) and then change course instantly. They use delay tactics, hide assets, and unleash smear campaigns. They are not concerned with fairness. They want to preserve their power in whatever form it may take: image, money, control over you, or access to certain people.

If a lawyer wants to topple the narcissist, they can’t follow the usual rules. They must create leverage to break down the narcissist’s power source. They must wield that leverage skillfully, changing the dynamic to make the narcissist feel like they’ve won when they’ve actually lost. They can’t react to the next trap the narcissist sets. They must preemptively prepare evidence and stay two steps ahead of the narcissist.

Zung empowers her clients with her proprietary and revolutionary legal justice technology engine, SLAY AI®, which helps them form specific questions to ask so they can find lawyers who specialize in narcissistic abuse, create attorney meeting agendas, and instant, court-ready exhibits, all of which have track records of beating narcissists in court. 

Empowering Victims to Empower Their Lawyer 

Even lawyers who understand narcissists can’t win a case without their client’s help. After all, they haven’t experienced day-to-day trauma. Lawyers know the law, but they don’t know their clients’ lives. They haven’t lived through the events, nor do they see the narcissist’s history of destruction and manipulation. Only their clients can provide the lawyer with insights into what makes the narcissist tick and evidence to build a strong case.

“People have to help their lawyer help them,” said Zung. ” Their lawyer is their resource, not their savior.”

Zung provides people with workbooks, plug-and-play templates, and AI tools. These assets help victims gather emails, texts, financial documents, social media posts, and court orders and organize them into streamlined summaries, timelines, and exhibit-ready documents. They help people draft communications, anticipate the opposing party’s arguments, simulate courtroom scenarios, and practice for opening statements and cross-examinations. 

Resolving High Conflict In and Out of the Courtroom

With psychologists citing a rise in narcissism and other high-conflict personality traits, Zung has made it her mission to empower victims in many settings. She does this through viral YouTube videos and books, which include “Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win” and “Slay the Bully: How to Negotiate With a Narcissist and Win.” 

She also helps people reclaim their power through online conflict resolution classes based on her widely respected SLAY AI and SLAY negotiation methodology (Strategy, Leverage, Anticipate, You). These courses are designed to help anyone feeling cornered by a manipulative personality, whether it’s a toxic boss, a controlling partner, or a combative co-parent.

Zung is multiplying her efforts by certifying others to become high-conflict negotiation coaches. Through her SLAY® High Conflict Negotiation Certification, she trains people to coach individuals and organizations through high-conflict situations in a variety of career fields: legal, human resources, customer service, mental health, and more. Graduates use these tools to enhance their existing careers or launch new ones. 

The Psychology Behind the Power Struggle

Zung’s methods don’t rely on confrontation. In fact, she warns against it. “You’ll never out-shame or out-fight a narcissist. What you need is leverage, which can take many forms: informational, emotional, legal, timing, influence, technology, investment leverage, etc. Then you need to use it like a scalpel, not a hammer.”

Her negotiation trainings help people build that leverage in ways that are ethical and effective. Whether it’s through documentation, digital breadcrumbs, or social proof, the focus is always on being prepared and sharing leverage in a non-reactive way.

Zung’s customers, who range from CEOs to single mothers, say that her frameworks not only change how they negotiate but also how they show up in every part of their lives.

Leading with Strategy

Zung’s rise in the self-development and legal coaching space hasn’t gone unnoticed. She’s been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Dr. Drew.  She has more than 1 million followers across social platforms, and her YouTube channel has garnered nearly 60 million views. 

“Rebecca doesn’t just tell you what to say,” one client shared. “She provides you access to knowledge, methods, and strategies so you can get real results and move on to create a new beginning.”

As there are now more victims than ever who are dealing with psychological and emotional abuse in litigation, Zung’s blueprints help with more than simply negotiating. She shows the path to reconnect with their voice after years of being silenced or second-guessed.

Winning Is Possible—A New Life Awaits

Above all, Zung wants people to know that they are not powerless in the face of narcissistic abuse.

“There’s this myth that narcissists are impossible to beat,” said Zung. “But the truth is, they’re just following a predictable pattern. Once you understand the game they’re playing, you can flip the script.”

Her teachings are reshaping how professionals, attorneys, and abuse victims engage with conflict. Whether you’re looking for lawyers who specialize in narcissistic abuse, trying to learn how to negotiate with a narcissist at work without the trauma and drama, or divorcing a narcissistic spouse, Zung’s message is clear: your power isn’t lost. It’s just waiting to be reclaimed.

Disclaimer: The content in this article is provided for general knowledge. It does not constitute legal advice, and readers should seek advice from qualified legal professionals regarding particular cases or situations.