Hinton Moot Court Semi Finals Competition
Weymouth Kirkland Courtroom
1111 East 60th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637
Come cheer your fellow classmates as they argue before a panel of distinguished faculty members. Based on the quality of their briefs and oral arguments, two petitioners and two respondents will move on to the final round. Spectators are welcome to join any portion of the competition. The four finalists will brief a new case and argue before a three-member panel of federal judges on April 20.
Schedule
| Time | Petitioner | Respondent |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 - 9: 30 AM | Elena Musz | Angela Peterson |
| 9:35 - 10:20 AM | Brad Posdal | Henry Walter |
| 10:25 - 11:10 AM | Logan Kirkpatrick | Caroline Veniero |
| 11:15 - 12:00 PM | Ryne Cannon | Jay Clayton |
| 12:05 - 12:50 PM | BREAK | |
| 12:50 - 1:35 PM | Marissa Piccolo | Christian McGuire |
| 1:40 - 2:25 PM | Ale Clark-Ansani | Rebecca Hansen |
| 2:30 - 3:15 PM | Katie Rose Kenawell | Jacob Johnson |
| 3:15 PM | Audience is excused and judges deliberate | |
| 3:30 PM | Moot Court Wine Mess begins in Green Lounge | |
| 3:50 - 3:55 PM | Awards Announcement in the Courtroom |
*Moot Court Wine Mess will be 3:30 - 5:00 PM in the Green Lounge.
This convening is open to all invitees regardless of vaccination status and, because of ongoing health risks to the unvaccinated, those who are unvaccinated are expected to adopt the risk mitigation measures advised by public health officials (masking and social distancing, etc.). Public convening may not be safe for all and carries a risk for contracting COVID-19, particularly for those unvaccinated. Participants will not know the vaccination status of others, including venue staff, and should follow appropriate risk mitigation measures.