Monday, November 10, 2008
ARBITRATION TEAM RESULTS
Monday, November 3, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Helen Dawn Williams MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
- Open to ALL 2Ls & 3Ls
- Teams consist of 2 law student attorneys & 2 witnesses
- CASH PRIZES$$ for 1st & 2nd Place Teams
- 1st Place Champions ADVANCE to regional competition to represent TMSL
- EARN BOA Points
- EXPERIENCED Trial Attorney Judges
STRUCTURE
Opening Statement
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Closing Argument
Drop deadline: Nov. 8, 2008 at noon. Email Coordinator.
Problem Released: Nov. 8, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
2008 Negotiation Competition Results
Ms. Wenah & Ms. Turner will represent Thurgood Marshall School of Law at the ABA Regional Negotiation Competition at Washburn University School of Law.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
2008 Negotiations Semi-finalists & Finalists
SEMI-FINALISTS
Rami Bekdash
Jose Herrera
Bridget Nance
Sharita Thomas
The following 4 students will be competing in the FINAL ROUND on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. The Final Rounds of the Annual BOA Negotiation Competition are open to spectators!
FINALISTS
Charles Arnold
Robert Jackson
Jennifer Turner
Julie Wenah
The top 2 students will compete at 6:00 p.m. in the FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND!
Monday, October 13, 2008
NEGOTIATIONS - Quarterfinal Round
Charles Arnold
Rami Bekdash
Sarah Duncan
Brennen Dunn
Joseph Fenlaw
Jose Herrera
Ali Hosain
Robert Jackson
Danielle Nettles
Bridget Nance
Eric Ogwude
Austin Shell
Sharita Thomas
Jennifer Turner
Julie Wenah
Kelvina Wiley
For the actual seed chart, please visit our BOA Bulletin Board on the 2nd Floor of the law school.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
TIMEKEEPERS NEEDED
EARN BOA POINTS AS A TIMEKEEPER during the Negotiations Competition!
HOW DO I SIGN UP TO BE A TIMEKEEPER, YOU ASK?
1) Make sure that you are enrolled in the Board of Advocates TWEN site through WestLaw. (If you don't know how to do this, email me back.)
2) Click on the SIGN UP SHEETS tab located on the left side of the TWEN site.
3) Click on the Negotiations- VOLUNTEER Timekeeper SIGN UP SHEET.
4) Select the time slot that you want to volunteer for.
5) Click the SIGN UP button at the bottom of the sheet.
6) You are now signed up!
(You may repeat this & sign up for a 2nd time slot. However, please sign up for no more than 2 time slots to allow other students to have the opportunity to obtain BOA points.)
HOW MANY POINTS CAN I EARN?
You will receive 1 point per 1 hour round. The maximum number of points you can receive is 2 points per competition.
WHEN IS THE NEGOTIATION COMPETITION?
10/13/08 Preliminary Rounds - Monday
10/14/08 Quarterfinal & Semi-Final Rounds
10/15/08 Final & Championship Rounds
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
Due to Hurricane Ike we had to postpone the Negotiations Competition, but do not fear, we are back.
The details:
· Sign up or remove your name from Twen
· Deadline to register is 10.8.08
· Mandatory Info/ Training Meeting T.B.A.
· Competition begins 10.13.08
CASH PRIZES for the 4 top winners! For more information contact Isaac or Laurie at BOA_Negotiations_Comp@yahoo.com
REGISTER ON THE BOARD OF ADVOCATES TWEN PAGE
The first 40 law students to register on TWEN will compete.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
ARBITRATION COMPETITION
The ABA Regional Competition will occur on November 7 - 8, 2008 at Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, Texas.
Our Arbitration Team will be composed of BOA members.
TRYOUTS: Monday, October 6, 2008
Only BOA members may try out.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Negotiations Competition
Monday, September 8, 2008
Prestage Woods NEGOTIATIONS COMPETITION
- This competition is OPEN to ALL 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls.
- Students compete individually, not in teams.
- EARN BOA points.
- PRIZE $$$ for 1st -4th Place!
- RECOGNITION of Finalists
- 1st & 2nd Place ADVANCE to ABA Regional Competition and will represent our law school.
- Feedback from EXPERIENCED Attorney Judges
The scope of the negotiations competition, according to the ABA, is to recognize the importance of negotiation in resolving disputes and structuring transactions.
DATES
Sept. 15, 2008 at 5 p.m. Information Training Session
Sept. 10 to 18, 2008 Online Registration - WestLaw TWEN site
Sept. 19, 2008 Withdrawal Deadline
Sept. 20, 2008 Problem released
September 22, 2008 Preliminary Rounds begin
November 8-9, 2008 ABA Regional Competition at Washburn University School of Law (Topeka, KS)
CONTACT
Isaac Faz, Competition Coordinator
Laurie Farshad, Associate Coordinator
BOA_Negotiations_Comp@yahoo.com
NEGOTIATIONS COMPETITION
Many of us have negotiated our way into a good deal while some of us simply bought the “deal.” In today’s legal environment the majority of wins and losses occur outside the courtroom.
Alternative Dispute Resolution is on the rise and the Negotiations Competition is the best way to get started. Practice here before you face your client. CASH PRIZES for the top winners! For more information contact Isaac or Laurie at BOA_Negotiations_Comp@yahoo.com
9.15.08 5:00 p.m.– Mandatory Information/ Training Session
STAY INFORMED: REGISTER ON THE BOARD OF ADVOCATES TWEN PAGE
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
JESSUP MOOT COURT TEAM
JESSUP
Monday, September 1, 2008
VOLUNTEER FORM
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
VOLUNTEER FORM
I am volunteering to be a:
_____ Bailiff (announce judges)
_____ Timekeeper (keeping time during the competition)
_____ Witness/Client
_____ Juror (final round of Helen Dawn Williams Mock Trial Competition only!)
Please check appropriate competition you are volunteering for:
_____ Helen Dawn Williams Mock Trial Competition
_____ Negotiations Competition
_____ Client Counseling Competition
_____ Neal-Speedon Moot Court
_____ Henry Doyle Moot Court
I understand that I am volunteering for the above mentioned competition and that I will not receive BOA points for filling out this form, but will receive points for signing in at the above mentioned competition on the appropriate date.
Name (printed): ________________________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________E-mail:___________________________________
_____ I am signing up to volunteer for a specific team.
Please indicate team members names: ______________________________________
_____ I am volunteering without association with a specific team (if you find a team later, just
notify the BOA).
BOA USE ONLY
Date Received: _________________________ BY: _______________________
PAST BOARDS
POSITION | NAME |
Chief Justice | Royce B. West II |
Associate Chief Justice | Kelly Castor |
Secretary | Mary Panzu |
Treasurer | Ugonwanne Onwudiegwu |
Assistant Treasurer | Albert Roberts |
Parliamentarian | Tony Watkins |
Judge Coordinator | Chidi Umez |
Helen Dawn Williams Mock Trial Competition Coordinator | Diana Perez |
Helen Dawn Williams Mock Trial Associate Competition Coordinator | Luvenia Sanchez |
Henry Doyle Moot Court Competition Coordinator | Anjali Mukhi |
Henry Doyle Moot Court Associate Competition Coordinator | Sheila Brown |
Negotiation Competition Coordinator | Sarah Williams |
Negotiation Competition Associate Coordinator | |
Neal-Speedon 1L Moot Court Competition Coordinator | Victoria Neave |
Neal-Speedon 1L Moot Court Associate Competition Coordinator | Miesha Haynes |
Client Counseling Competition Coordinator | Cheri Bocox |
Publicist | Pamela Patterson |
Co-Publicist | Nikiah Hawkins |
General Member | Darryl Austin |
General Member | Thomas E. Brewer III |
General Member | Vincent Cail |
General Member | Keryl Douglas |
General Member | Laurie Farshad |
General Member | Samuel Gardner |
General Member | Payal Jethva |
General Member | Kristina Larry |
General Member | Kenyon Moore |
General Member | Derrick Muhammad |
General Member | Nancy Munoz |
General Member | Stephen Okoye |
General Member | Saharie Reed |
General Member | Aaliyah Richardson |
General Member | Joshua Spencer |
General Member | Regina Turner |
General Member | Amanda Tucker |
General Member | Manik Wadhawan |
General Member | Fransheneka Watson |
Friday, August 29, 2008
INTEREST MEETING- FREE FOOD!!
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. - ROOM 202
The Board of Advocates promotes and facilitates the development of oral and written advocacy skills. The BOA is responsible for organizing intramural advocacy competitions including mock trial, moot court, arbitration, mediation, negotiation, & client counseling competitions.
Highlights
· Membership criteria/benefits
· Information about each competition
· Skits illustrating the various competitions
· Food and beverages will be served
2008-2009 BOARD OF ADVOCATES
HENRY DOYLE 2L/ 3L MOOT COURT COMPETITION
- 2Ls & 3Ls ONLY
- Big Cash $$ Prizes
DATES
Information Session & Problem Released: March 5, 2009
Registration: March 5 - 8, 2009
Withdrawal Deadline: March 11, 2009
Briefs Due: March 20, 2009
Preliminary, Quarterfinal & Semi-final Rounds: March 31-April 2, 2009
Final Championship Rounds: Saturday, April 4, 2009
Miesha Haynes, Competition Coordinator
Fran Watson, Associate Coordinator
CLIENT COUNSELING COMPETITION
January 14, 2009 Competition Training Session
January 20 - 22, 2009 Competition
Mark Scott, Competition Coordinator
Sarah Duncan, Associate Coordinator