The Mock Trial Team competes in a number of prestigious mock trial competitions around the country. Team members attain heightened understanding of the rules of procedure and evidence and develop strong courtroom skills and persuasion techniques.
AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition - Regional Rounds
Team: John Appel, Laura Gomez Duarte, Jackie Riff, Mario Sanchez
Regional Semifinalist
ABA Arbitration Competition
Team: Stasja Drecun, Jesse Guadiana, Drew Simmons, Stephanie Steele
Team: Youssef Abdelhafiz, Spencer Packard, Mykal Peterson, Jackie Riff
Coaches: Judge Christine Weems, Kasi Chadwick, Adam Robertson
All Star National Bracket Challenge
Team: Youssef Abdelhafiz, Brooke Bentley, Aditi Deal (Regional Top Advocate), Billie Parker, Mykal Peterson
Coaches: Mark Gonzalez, Janan Sharaf, Sepi Zimmer
Buffalo Niagara Mock Trial Tournament
Team: Alex Arrendondo, Amanda Blons, Janie Rios, Alejandra Rodriguez
Coaches: Matt Bergeron, Alex Bolyhart
MLK National Civil Rights Challenge
Team: Alex Abokhair, Laura Gomez Duarte, Stefan Guerrero, Jackie Riff, Sammy Homsi (Alternate)
Coaches: Monica Cooper, Spencer Edwards
South Texas Mock Trial Challenge
Team: Amanda Blons, Danielle Giaccio, Julio Gonzalez
Semifinalist
Outstanding Advocate: Amanda Blons
Stetson National Pretrial Tournament
Team: John Appel, Emily Lucot, Spencer Packard, Tiffany Penner
Coaches: Erik Baumann, Andrew Dao
Trials & Tribulations Mock Trial Competition
Team: Aditi Deal, Laura Gomez Duarte, Spencer Packard, Janie Rios
Finalist
Outstanding Advocate: Spencer Packard
TYLA National Trial Competition - Regional Round
Team: Spencer Packard, Jackie Riff
Regional Finalist
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