Judge Daniel M. Locallo (center) holds the First Place plaque that he has just awarded to the championship team from Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law (right of Judge Locallo): Christian Mattioli, James Zoll, Jeremy Menkowitz, and Jennifer Welsh. On the left (L. to R.) are Competition Director JMLS professor Ronald C. Smith, Michael S. Pasano, Esq., (2005-2006 Chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Section), and Albert Krieger, Esq., Miami, FL, who was the featured commentator at the final round.

Christian Mattioli (left), Temple University, receives the "Outstanding Advocate" and "Outstanding Cross-examiner" awards from the Competition's Director, professor Ron Smith. Mr. Mettoli also received eleven perfect scores (out of a possible fifteen) in the preliminary rounds of the Competition.

The Competition's Finalist, the team from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, with Judge Daniel Locallo. (Left to Right) John Marshall Law Professor Ronald C. Smith (Competitioin director), Charles Aron (editor of the 2006 trial problem), Rachelle Niedzwiecki (author of People v. River Moon, the 2006 trial problem), Judge Locallo, Ann Diepenbrock, Adam Eberts, John Perroni, and Erin Lindquist. (not pictured, team advisor Jane L. Siegel).

Erin Lindquist (Thomas Jefferson School of Law) receives the Competition’s “Best Witness” award.

Hon. Daniel M. Locallo, Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL, presided over the Championship round. A 1977 graduate of The John Marshall Law School, he is currently featured in the award-winning book, Courtroom 302 at http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews2/0679432523.asp.

Featured commentator Albert Krieger critiques the student advocates at the conclusion of the final round.

Michael Pasano comments on the student advocates’ techniques as fellow final round jurors (L. to R.) Charles Aron, Rachelle Niedzwiecki, and Albert Krieger look on.

Team members from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (L. to R.: Erin Lindquist, Adam Eberts, John Perroni, and Ann Diepenbrock) enjoy a post-trial visit with Temple student Jeremy Menkowitz (back to camera).

Rachelle Niedzweicki, Esq. (Sacramento, CA) JMLS ‘96, Author of People v. River Moon, the 2006 trial problem.