Congratulations to the 2023 National Animal Law Competitions winners!
Appellate Advocacy Competition
Winners: Madeline Gilmore & Alex Schramkowski, Belmont University, College of Law
Runner Ups: Kai Hardy & Morgan Zielinski, Vermont Law and Graduate School
Semi Finalists:
Madison Gaffney & Bailey Soderberg, Vermont Law and Graduate School
Joshua Cianek & Cooper Gehle, Michigan State University College of Law
Best Brief: Kai Hardy & Morgan Zielinski, Vermont Law and Graduate School
Best Oral Advocate: Alex Schramkowski, Belmont University, College of Law
Closing Argument Competition
Winner: Nadia Pahodzina, Lewis & Clark Law School
Best Posttrial Motions/Appeals Memo: Nadia Pahodzina, Lewis & Clark Law School
Legislative Drafting & Lobbying Competition
Winner: Natalie Zisa, Widener University Delaware Law School
Runner Up: Allie Soileau, University of Houston Law Center
Finalists:
Taylor Mann, Lewis & Clark Law School
Sophia Pastorini, University of Miami School of Law
Best Legislative Bill: Allie Soileau, University of Houston Law Center
Best Legislative Fact Sheet: Taylor Mann, Lewis & Clark Law School
Thank you to all the competitors who participated in the 2023 National Animal Law Competitions!