Command The Courtroom.
Build courtroom presence, confidence, and persuasive communication through acting-based EQ training designed for law students, mock trial competitors, and trial attorneys.
“All the world’s a stage.”
-Shakespeare
EQ (Emotional Quotient): emotional intelligence — the ability to recognize, understand, and skillfully manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.
Skills You’ll Gain:
Speak with confidence and conviction in courtroom
Deliver powerful opening & closing statements
Influence a judge & jury
Develop active listening skills
Manage nerves
Interpret body language & tone
“In order to obtain justice for our clients, it is imperative that we use emotion when we explain our client’s story to the jury.” - J. Jude Bastille (2004 Trial Lawyer of the year)
Aristotle’s Triangle of Rhetoric
Common Misconception: A good case is built on facts & case law.
Jury bias ensures there will always be a doubt gap between the evidence and the jury’s belief.
The facts can only get you so far.
The emotional argument you build will edge the jury closer to your desired verdict. - Psychiatry, Psychology & Law
By the time you graduate law school, you are an expert in the hard skills (logos): understanding the law and building logical, fact-based cases, but that is only one piece of Aristotle’s framework for effective persuasion. At Elite EQ Training, we teach the soft skills —pathos and ethos—empowering you to appeal to any audience, whether it’s colleagues at a networking event or a jury whose reasonable-doubt gap you must close.
Meet the Founder
Amanda is the founder of Elite EQ Training and a professional actor, acting coach, voice teacher, and persuasive communication coach. Her training in the Meisner Technique and performance background give students practical tools to manage nerves, read behavior, use voice and body language effectively, and communicate with greater presence under pressure.
Testimonial
“I couldn't have asked for a better teacher than Amanda to see me through this exciting--and at times nervewracking--process. Her feedback is always insightful and clear, boiled down to the most important takeaways. As I've been trying out new styles, her steady encouragement has been a buoying force that's truly inspired me to be better and take more risks. I've used her advice in my professional life, too; some of her tips on audition-related nerve management have actually helped me when giving work presentations! Amanda is a wonderful person and a truly gifted teacher. Anyone would be lucky to learn from her.”
- Aria
Created for advocates who want more than legal knowledge.
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Created for advocates who want more than legal knowledge. ⚖️
Courses
Master the art of influence through practical techniques proven to draw a judge and jury to you and your desired conclusion, all while feeling at ease in front of an audience.
July 23, 2026 - August 20, 2026
Meets in person once per week
Price - $379
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Master the art of influence through practical techniques proven to draw a judge and jury to you and your desired conclusion, all while feeling at ease in front of an audience.
July 25, 2026 - August 22, 2026
Meets in person once per week
Price - $379
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Private Coaching
Polish your opening and closing statements, and make your argument more compelling and effective with one-on-one coaching and personalized critiques from an EQ and Persuasive Communication expert.