Bertha is equally comfortable before a jury or a panel of judges. She has successfully defended high value cases involving birth injuries, cardiac deaths, surgical mishaps, and misdiagnosis. Her early experience as a law clerk, focused training in jurisprudence at Harvard Law and years of trial and appellate experience make her uniquely qualified to usher even the most complex case to a successful conclusion. 

Education

• Harvard Law School, LL.M.
• University of Washington, J.D.
• University of Washington, Double Honors in English & Philosophy

Honors & Activities

• Past President, Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court
• Washington Law Review, Managing Editor
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society
• Washington Pattern Jury Instruction Committee (2002-2011)
• WSBA Disciplinary Hearing Officer (2005-2015)
• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Member
• Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court, Emeritus Member
• Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Member
• Washington Health Care Risk Management Society, Member

Bar Admissions

• Washington State Bar Association
• United States Supreme Court
• U.S. District Courts: U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit