Representation in Mediation Competition

Spring 2009

Competitors sign up in teams of two. One competitor plays the role of the attorney, and the other acts as the client. Two teams meet in the presence of a mediator and work towards resolution of their difficulties. Each round involves a mediation period and an opportunity to self-critique. Students are evaluated on their ability to negotiate in a mediation setting and their balancing of the roles of client and attorney. The winning teams are invited to represent W&L at the ABA-sponsored Regional Mediation Competition.

Be advised that the Honor System applies to every aspect of this Competition.

2009 Final Round

Finals Judges Panel

The 2009 Mediation Competition Final Round will be held at 6:00 PM in the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Suite on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. The Honorable Michael F. Urbanksi, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Virginia, will preside.

Results

First Place:

Anthony Segura & Will McLean

Runners-Up:

Victoria Corder & Matt Tyree

Finalists

Anthony Segura & William McLean

Victoria Corder & Matthew Tyree

Jonathan Lockwood & Eli Gottlieb

Bryan Hoynak & Jennifer Cantwell

2009 REVISED Important Dates

Interest Meeting: 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in the Moot Courtroom

Primer: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2009 in the Moot Courtroom. This workshop includes lunch and a handout. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

Round 1 Sign Ups: Monday, January 26 through Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Round 1: Wednesday, February 4, 2009

FINAL ROUND: 6:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in the Powell Conference Suite.

Regionals: Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1, 2009 at North Central Law School in Durham, North Carolina.

2008 Competition Results

First Place: James Bullard and Mark Cruciani

Runners-Up: William McLean and Anthony Segura

Semifinalists:

James Bullard and Mark Cruciani
Michael Chiusano and Trey Parker
Michael Decktor and Joseph Yahr
Ryan Germany and George McCormick
William McLean and Anthony Segura
Ryan Decker and Matthew Tyree

Competition Materials

Mediation Primer Handout

Mediation Overview-Initial Interest Meeting Handout