The 2022-2023 Emory Law Mock Trial Team
The primary goal of Emory’s Mock Trial Society is to foster and develop practical litigation skills through participation in workshops and competitions.
Each year, a select number of students from the first year class are invited to join Emory Law’s Mock Trial Society. Students are chosen based on their aptitude in advocacy and trial skills.
Throughout the remainder of their law school careers, these students compete in local, regional, and national mock trial competitions. They perform as advocates as well as play witness roles. In addition, each third year member acts as a mentor and coach to incoming society members.
Members
The 2023-2024 Executive Board is:
Monica Hess, Director in Chief
Jordan Mahan, Director of Competitions
Karian Chard, Director of Finances
Nikki Nicole Hurtado, Director of Communications
David Alden, Director of Education and Academics
Morgan McGee, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Class of 2025
Diamond Belgrave
Elena Cabeza
Lane Cannon
Jackson Downs
Haley Hiers
Shyanne Kelly
Aryssa Mansfield
Lilly Renaud
Myriyah Wells
Max Zekowski
Class of 2024
David Alden
Danielle Bell
Martin Berg
Brian Burns
Karian Chard
Monica Hess
Nikki Nicole Hurtado
Melanie Magwood
Jordan Mahan
Morgan McGee
Kathryn Scott
Class of 2023
Harold Britton
Anna Chumley
Eliza del Carmen
Madison Dodge
Kendall Kelly
Sarah Leflar
Katelyn Luong
Kayla McLendon
Saulia Mitchell
T.L. Robinson
Jadyn Taylor
Class of 2022
Aubree Aguinaga
James Atkison
Lauren Elliot
Rayja Fowler
Nancy Jin
Ryan Maamoun
Will Moses
Stephen Oweida
Kevin Peterson
Joseph Pinto
Nolan Russell
Jacob Simpson
Angela Spears
Cecilia Walker
Jeff White
Class of 2021
Megan Andrus
Michael Babineau
Rachel Conover
Danyelle Dukes
David Gastley
Maria Henain
Kyle Obiora
Kate Waterman
Class of 2020
Imaya Adris
Miriam Broussard
Eric Burdette
Maria Gerasikova
Devin Gregory
Sam Holder
Sam Miller
Anthony Rao
Randy Tessier
Kate Waterman
Elise Wilson
Mirna Youssef
Class of 2019
Carmelle Alipio
Madison Bader
Preston Ehlers
Will Fowler
Christy Lambden
Stephen Lang
Hannah Supernor
Alex Van Den Eynde
Randy Williams
Class of 2018
Lavender Bartlett
Chelsea Brown
Mike DeGori
Lexie Monson
Eliot Neal
Demarius Newsome
Masiel Pelegrino
Elizabeth Pratt
John Rose
Ben Schofield
Resume
Competition Advancements
2023-2024
- The Summit Cup National Tournament: Semi-Finalist
- TYLA National Trial Competition Region VI: Semi-Finalist
- John L. Costello National Criminal Law Mock Trial Competition: National Championship Winner
2022-2023
- The Crimson Cup: Best Advocate
- Trials and Tribulations National Trial Competition: Outstanding Advocate
- TYLA National Trial Competition Region V: Semi-Finalist
- John L. Costello National Criminal Law Mock Trial Competition: National Championship Winner, Best Advocate
- William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition: National Championship Winner
- Peter James Johnson National Civil Rights Competition: Best Closing Argument
2021-2022
- AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition Mid-Atlantic Region: Semi-Finalist
- TYLA National Trial Competition-Region VI: Finalist
- William Daniel Intrastate Competition 2021: Finalist, Best Advocate
- Washington College of Law King of the Hill Mock Trial Competition: Quarter Finalist, Best Advocate, Best Direct Examination
2020-2021
- Georgetown White Collar Crimes Invitational: Finalist
2019-2020
- Palmetto State Classic at the University of South Carolina School of Law:First Place, Best Advocate in Preliminary Rounds, Best Advocate in Preliminary Rounds
- Georgetown White Collar Crime Invitational : Finalist, Best Advocate in Semi-Final Rounds, Best Advocate in Semi-Final Rounds
- Peter James Johnson National Civil Rights Trial Competition: Semi-Finalist; Best Opening Statement in Preliminary Rounds
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V : Best Direct Examination in Preliminary Rounds
2018-2019
- Palmetto State Classic at the University of South Carolina School of Law: First Place, Best Advocate in Final Round, Outstanding Advocate in Preliminary Rounds
- Lone Star Classic Mock Trial Tournament: Finalist
- William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition: Finalist, Best Advocate in Preliminary Rounds
- AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition – Atlanta Region: Regional Finalist
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V Regional Winner, Best Advocate
2017-2018
- Palmetto State Classic at the University of South Carolina School of Law: First Place, Best Advocate in Final Round, Outstanding Advocate in Preliminary Rounds
- Lone Star Classic Mock Trial Tournament: Finalist, Best Overall Advocate: Preliminary Rounds
- ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Student Trial Advocacy- Miami Region:RegionalFinalist
- AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition – Atlanta Region:Regional Finalist
- Peter James Johnson National Civil Rights Trial Competition:Semi-Finalist
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V :Regional Finalist
- John L. Costello National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition:Quarter-Finalist
2016-2017
- ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Student Trial Advocacy- Miami Region:Regional Winner
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V :Regional Finalist
- AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition – Tuscaloosa Region:Regional Semi-Finalist
- National Ethics Trial Competition:Most Professional Team
2015-2016
- National Ethics Trial Competition:Semi-Finalist, Best Advocate Award
- AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition:Semi-Finalist
- Peter James Johnson National Civil Rights Trial Competition:Semi-Finalist
- Georgetown White Collar Crime Trial Invitational:Semi-Finalist
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V:RegionalSemi-Finalist
- John L. Costello National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition :Quarter-Finalist
2014-2015
- ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Student Trial Advocacy- Miami Region: Regional Finalist
- Peter James Johnson National Civil Rights Trial Competition: Semi-Finalist
- George Washington University Estrella National Trial Advocacy Competition:Semi-Finalist
- AAJ Products Liability Trial Advocacy Competition: Semi-Finalist
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V: RegionalSemi-Finalist
- William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition: Semi-Finalist
- John L. Costello National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition: Quarter-Finalist
- Lone Star Classic National Invitational Trial Tournament: Most Professional Team
2013-2014
- ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Student Trial Advocacy- Miami Region: Regional Winner
- Judge Paul Joseph Kelly, Jr. Invitational Trial Competition: Semi-Finalist, Best Closing, Best Direct Examination
- John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition: Quarter-Finalist
- Puerto Rico Invitational Trial Advocacy Competition: Semi-Finalist
- Invitational Trial Advocacy Competition:Semi-finalist
2012–2013
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V : Regional Quarter-Finalist
- Michigan State National Trial Advocacy Competition: Quarter-Finalist, Best Advocate Award
- Peter James Johnson '49 National Civil Rights Trial Competition: Quarter-Finalist
- Pacific McGeorge School of Law National Ethics Trial Competition: Semi-Finalist, Best Advocate Award
2011–2012
- AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition - Atlanta Region: Regional Winner
- TYLA National Trial Competition – Region V: Regional Finalist
- William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition:First Place
- Puerto Rico Invitational Trial Advocacy Competition:First Place
- Peter James Johnson '49 National Civil Rights Trial Competition :Finalist
- ABA Section of Labor and Employment:Regional Winner, National Semi-Finalist
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