Congratulations to the 2023 National Animal Law Competitions winners!

Appellate Advocacy Competition
Appellate Advocacy Comp Winners

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
Closing Argument Comp Graphic

Winner: Nadia Pahodzina, Lewis & Clark Law School

Best Posttrial Motions/Appeals Memo: Nadia Pahodzina, Lewis & Clark Law School

Legislative Drafting & Lobbying Competition
Legislative Drafting & Lobbying Comp Graphic

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!