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Fundraiser Mock Trial Challenge raises $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, July 10th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 9th annual Chopped for CHOP event raised $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The fundraiser CLE conference, produced by Peter Hecht of Magna Legal Services, featured four of the best trial attorneys in the US competing in a mock trial challenge. The program was held on June 21st & 22nd at the Borgata in Atlantic City and was attended by over 200 legal and insurance professionals from across the nation.

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  • Magna Legal Services' 9th annual Chopped for CHOP raised $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • The fundraiser CLE event featured four of the best trial attorneys in the US competing in a Mock Trial Challenge.
  • PHILADELPHIA, July 10th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 9th annual Chopped for CHOP event raised $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) .
  • The fundraiser CLE conference, produced by Peter Hecht of Magna Legal Services , featured four of the best trial attorneys in the US competing in a mock trial challenge.

Five Delaware High School Students Named Winners of 2023 Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship Awarded by I Could Do Great Things Foundation

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Grant, is pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the 8th annual Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship.

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  • Grant, is pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the 8th annual Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship.
  • The scholarship is named in honor of former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, who passed away in 2015 at age 46.
  • We have faith that they will go on to do great things for their communities.”
    More on the 2023 Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship recipients:
    Jordy, a graduate of Indian River High School, has already had an impact on Delaware.
  • Jack was appointed by the chairman of the Delaware Democratic party to reboot the High School Democrats in Delaware group.

Foster Garvey Deepens Food & Beverage Regulatory Experience with Addition of Former FDA Senior Policy Analyst Ralph A. Simmons in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foster Garvey, PC today announces Ralph A. Simmons has joined the firm's Business & Corporate Finance and Food & Beverage practices as Of Counsel.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foster Garvey, PC today announces Ralph A. Simmons has joined the firm's Business & Corporate Finance and Food & Beverage practices as Of Counsel.
  • Simmons brings more than four decades of diverse legal insight to bear, including extensive federal and state regulatory experience having previously served as a senior policy analyst for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Simmons has advised countless corporations and trade associations with respect to federal, state and international legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Prior to his work for the FDA, Simmons spent more than 20 years in firm leadership at Keller and Heckman, LLP in Washington, D.C.

Thompson Coe Elects First Person of Color to Management Committee

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP is pleased to announce the election of its first person of color and first black woman as a member of the Firm's Management Committee.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP is pleased to announce the election of its first person of color and first black woman as a member of the Firm's Management Committee.
  • Zandra interned with Thompson Coe as a summer clerk in 2000, and was hired as an associate before the end of her clerkship.
  • Spending her career at Thompson Coe, Zandra has obtained results for her clients and garnered a reputation as a fierce advocate.
  • Thompson Coe is recognized as a "Band 1" law firm for Insurance in Texas by Chambers & Partners USA 2004-2021.

American Board of Trial Advocates to present Judicial Excellence Award to Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates announced today that the Judicial Excellence Award will be presented to Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lylefor her outstanding contributions towards Tennessee\'s fair and impartial rulings in addition to her leadership both in and outside the courtroom.

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  • b'NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates announced today that the Judicial Excellence Award will be presented to Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lylefor her outstanding contributions towards Tennessee\'s fair and impartial rulings in addition to her leadership both in and outside the courtroom.
  • "Chancellor Lyle has consistently received high rankings as a trial judge.
  • The ABOTA Foundation is the educational arm of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
  • The Foundation is also a lead sponsor of the National High School Mock Trial Championship and has partnerships with leading civic education organizations.\n'

Transforming the Lives of Teens Through The Feinberg & Waller Mock Trial Leadership Award

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Feinberg & Waller is taking action by committing to help advance racial equality and economic opportunity by further investing in transforming the lives of young people.

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  • Feinberg & Waller is taking action by committing to help advance racial equality and economic opportunity by further investing in transforming the lives of young people.
  • Feinberg & Waller is pleased to establish an annual award to honor a student leader involved in the Constitutional Rights Foundation Los Angeles County Mock Trial Competition, a non-profit, non-partisan educational foundation.
  • Marshall Waller (a partner of Feinberg & Waller and a Certified Family Law Specialist) is an attorney, author and educator.
  • The firm is excited to serve their community by creating The Feinberg & Waller Mock Trial Leadership Award that will amplify teen voice and action by highlighting one student each year who has made an impact on their team and community!

Virtual Mock Trial for Nursing Students: Tarrant County College & Texas A&M University Law School

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 9th, Tarrant County College and Texas A&M University School of Law are hosting their first mock trial geared toward nursing students, which will now take place virtually with the support of Magna Legal Services.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 9th, Tarrant County College and Texas A&M University School of Law are hosting their first mock trial geared toward nursing students, which will now take place virtually with the support of Magna Legal Services.
  • Because mock trials give invaluable insight into the legal aspects of nursing, Tarrant County College (TCC) would previously finance their students to attend mock trials hosted by other schools.
  • Texas A&M University (TAMU) School of Law joined TCC in hosting the mock trial, contributing their resources, expertise and esteemed personnel.
  • The Tarrant County College & Texas A&M University Law School mock trial plans to bring in over 500 attendees including first-year TCC nursing students, TCC faculty and TAMU students focusing on health law.

UIC John Marshall Trial Ad Team Named National Champions at Capitol City Challenge

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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Chicago, Illinois, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UIC John Marshall Law School students James Betzelos, Ryan Chancellor, Shelby Page, Jacinta Reck and Antoinette Bolz were named national champions after winning the Capitol City Challenge trial advocacy competition.

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  • Chicago, Illinois, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UIC John Marshall Law School students James Betzelos, Ryan Chancellor, Shelby Page, Jacinta Reck and Antoinette Bolz were named national champions after winning the Capitol City Challenge trial advocacy competition.
  • The American Universitys Washington College of Law Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program and Mock Trial Honor Society hosted the twelfth annual competition last month.
  • UIC John Marshall third-year student Shelby Page also won the Eugene N. Hamilton Best Advocate award.
  • UIC John Marshall Law School is the 16th college at the University of Illinois at ChicagoChicagos largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution.

Attorney Kevin Lonergan Recognized for His Lifetime Contributions to Wisconsin Mock Trial Programs

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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During his thirteen-year tenure with the program, the Xavier mock trial team qualified for the State competition all thirteen years.

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  • During his thirteen-year tenure with the program, the Xavier mock trial team qualified for the State competition all thirteen years.
  • Kevin stepped up and accepted the role of Chair of the Wisconsin State Bar's Public Education Committee, which put him in a position to directly impact Wisconsin's public education programs, including mock trial programs throughout the State.
  • He also served as a member of the Mock Trial Executive Committee and was instrumental in bringing the National High School Mock Trial Competition to Wisconsin in 2014.
  • Reflecting on an incredible legacy of service and contributions to countless future lawyers, Kevin explains that "working with our State's mock trial programs will always be one of my proudest professional accomplishments.

Local High School Students Participate in Annual Mock Trial Day at Sallie Mae Headquarters

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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Howard High School of Technology students returned to Sallie Mae headquarters today for the Legal Administrative Assistants (LAA) Program Mock Trial Day.

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  • Howard High School of Technology students returned to Sallie Mae headquarters today for the Legal Administrative Assistants (LAA) Program Mock Trial Day.
  • This marked the second consecutive year that the event was held at and sponsored by Sallie Mae.
  • The Corporate Legal Diversity Project is an important part of The Delaware High School Mock Trial Program.
  • The Mock Trial Day featured Sallie Maes legal professionals and other employees volunteering as judges, staff advisors, and case witnesses.