Not another "my journey" speaker. Not another CLE about war stories. Joy teaches
— with the precision of a federal trial lawyer and the clarity of someone who wants you to leave
with skills you can use immediately.
Joy Bertrand is a national federal trial lawyer, Trial Lawyers College faculty
member, and coach who believes audiences deserve more than inspiration they'll forget by Thursday.
Every session is built around one question: what will people do differently when they
leave?
She puts concepts into action immediately and builds in real group connection —
because people learn by doing, not by watching someone talk at them. Even when the topic is hard,
Joy's programs are engaging, practical, and genuinely fun. And when things get hard personally, she
shows up with the same directness — alongside real kindness and support.
Joy has taught trial advocacy in the U.S., Canada, and Kenya, and is the host of the
Athena in the Well podcast and author of the forthcoming book Athena in the Well: Find
Your Voice, Take Your Space, Command the Courtroom.
Interviewed by —
CNN,
NPR, ABC, Telemundo & Univision
What audiences learn
Storytelling that captures the emotional core of the case
Intentional jury selection for any jurisdiction
Cross-examination that drives narrative & builds jury connection
Protecting emotional congruency throughout witness testimony
Commanding a room with credibility
Persuasion frameworks that actually work
The four tools of resilience
Finding your voice and taking your space
What people are saying
"Joy is a rare talent that practices and teaches the complex subtleties and basics of what it
means to be a great trial lawyer... a trial lawyer that thrived where most fail."
— Eric Fong, Trial Lawyer, Seattle WA
"A steady hand in the storm and a guiding light on the distant shore... She is one of the best."
— J.C., Trial Attorney
Honors & Recognition
Karen Clark Lawyer with Guts Award — NOW Arizona, 2023
Litigator of the Year — Criminal Defense, 2023 & 2020
Featured in Scottsdale 50 Over 50 - Magazine, 2023
Leading national voice — legal & medical issues, pregnant
women in custody