The case was challenging for the students and touched upon sensitive and serious issues. Region 11: Lexington High School. Call Us: (781) 784-8888. Comments and reviews from Sharon's previous clients are available here. There was a bit of tension in the air, and one of the speakers who offered remarks before the proceedings tried to break it. He returned to Massachusetts as a Sandra Day O'Connor Honor Scholar at New England School of Law where he earned his law degree, graduating cum laude. Dr. Gumbhir is an associate professor of sociology and criminology. COMPETITION INFORMATION. Even so, they came oh, so close to the prize. We'll be facing Sharon High in the finals this Thursday at 5 PM. She organized the Tucker High School Foundation, serving on its Board and as its legal counsel. After coaching five seasons with Gonzaga, Daisy is taking a break to focus on her studies, but will continue to offer assistance for tournaments and for the website.
The winning team on that date will be crowned the Massachusetts champion and will continue on to compete in a national competition in Indianapolis in May. "The whole school is proud of them. High schools from 16 regions, including two from Western Massachusetts, are currently competing in the. "No long faces, " said Superior Court Justice Barbara A. Dortch-Okara, who presided in the mock trial, as she invited both teams onstage for photos after the trial.
She also completed two semesters of clinical work through GW's Family Justice Litigation Clinic and Domestic Violence Project. Page 3 - 2021 Mock Trials. Sharon Maher, Tournament Director, Class of 2018. In 1981, she accepted a position as Associate General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board. If you have any questions related to the WHS Mock Trial Team, you can contact Mr. Balkus at. Region 14: Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester. Kurt is a Philosophy and Communication Studies major. During the final round of the competition, he argued before Chief Justice Ireland of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. You could read the disappointment on some faces after the team learned they won't be visiting the Longhorn State. He is also is the founder of Northwest Corporate Counsel, which provides corporate counsel to various local businesses. She is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, Loudoun Bar Association, and the Virginia State Bar.
The firm and our clients have come to rely upon his keen intellect and natural skills, along with his compassion and understanding. "I have a confession to make, " said Albert Wallis, a lawyer with Brown, Rudnick, Berlack and Israels, which has been the sole sponsor of the mock trial program for nine years. Pro hac vice admissions: U. The following students could have a role in Thursday's trial (the side we take is determined by a coin flip at the start, so about half of them will actually be able to perform): Emma Brignall. Since 1988, teams from many of Georgia's public and private high schools have participated in the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition. New Student Registration click here for info.
She mocked for Gonzaga from 2004 - 2007, and has over eight years of coaching experience. The concept of the mock trials teams is to simulate courtroom experiences, with the students involved acting as plaintiff attorneys, defense attorneys and witnesses. The National Black Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Lawyers). Further understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system; Increase proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning;Heighten appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions. Joe Parry, Treasurer, Class of 2020.
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