ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Special Thanks go to the many members of the The John Marshall Law School community who worked so hard to make the 2001 Competition a success. Most notable are Gwen Konigsfedl, Gary Watson, Diane Gordon, Michael Kerwin, Bruce Swart, peter Beck, Vanessa Cici (Class of 2000), and Nicole Abbott (Class of 2003). Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Lori Gail Levin, a dedicated member of the Criminal Justice Section, contaced dozens of highly experienced judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to the judges and juror/evaluators.

Special thanks to Honorable Edward A. Bobrick, Honorable Morton Denlow, Honorable Edward Burr, Honorable James F. Holderman, Honorable Charles P. Kocoras, Honorable Banche M. Manning, Honorable Frank Orland, Honorable Alexander P. White, and the law firms of Jenner & Block and Sonnenschein Nathan & Rosenthal for the use of their courtrooms. Particular thanks go to Olga Claesson for invaluable assistance in finding courtrooms.