2019 Washtenaw County Regional

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2019 WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL

Saturday, February 23, 2019 Washtenaw County Trial Courthouse Ann Arbor, Michigan

Presented By

Made Possible with Support From State Bar of Michigan SBM Litigation Section Oakland County Bar Foundation Michigan Center for Civic Education Michigan Center for Civic Education

The Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) The Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament is a non-partisan nonprofit, established in 1982 as is designed to reenact much of what takes place in Michigan’s premier organization solely dedicated trial courts. High school students take on the roles to preparing students to be active, informed, of attorneys and witnesses and compete against responsible citizens in a democracy. other schools in real courtrooms, in front of real judges and lawyers, under the supervision of their To accomplish its mission, the MCCE teacher and attorney coaches. But the MHSMTT is • Conducts programs for students designed to be much more. • Supports teachers with professional development and resources For our competitors, the MHSMTT provides an • Develops partnerships and networks opportunity to: • Advocates with lawmakers and educators • further understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system; • increase proficiency in basic life skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; • work as part of a team in a non-athletic setting; and • promote communication and cooperation between the school community—teachers and students—and the legal profession.

2 PB MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL AGENDA

7:30–8:15 a.m. Team Registration and Draw Lobby

7:45–8:25 a.m. Judge Orientation Jury Assembly Room Court Officer and Time Keeper Training Jury Assembly Break-Out

8:30–10:30 a.m. Round One Courtrooms

10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Round Two Courtrooms

12:45–2:00 p.m. Lunch Surrounding Area*

1:15–1:55 p.m. Judge Orientation Jury Assembly Room Court Officer Training Jury Assembly Break-Out

2:00–4:00 p.m. Round Three Courtrooms

4:30 p.m.** Award Presentations Jury Assembly Room

*Coffee shop/restaurant in building will be open. **Times are approximate; results will be announced when they are available.

2019 CASE SUMMARY | Kelly Simon vs. Terry Swift and Spartan Academy Jordan Simon was a seemingly healthy 17-year old high school senior. He attended a well-known private high school, Spartan Academy, where he established himself as a star sprinter and was competing for a NCAA Division I University track scholarship at the time of his unexpected deadly heart attack. The autopsy revealed the steroid Erythropoietin (EPO) in his bloodstream. EPO is used medically to treat certain forms of anemia. EPO has also been known to improve athletic performance, because it increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Conversely, EPO also increases the blood viscosity, which can cause the blood to clot and clog capillaries, resulting in a heart attack. At hand is the question of negligence. Jordan’s surviving parent, Kelly Simon, filed a lawsuit against Spartan Academy and the track coach claiming Spartan Academy and Terry Swift encouraged Jordan to use steroids, should have known he was using steroids, and taken steps to stop his steroid use. The coach and Spartan Academy deny Kelly Simon’s claims and contend that Jordan Simon assumed the risk of using steroids; and advance that Kelly Simon was comparatively negligent in not discovering Jordan was using steroids, and not taking steps to stop his steroid use.

3 PB MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL TEAMS AND COACHES COMMUNITY High School A Grand Haven High School A

Teacher Teacher Chloe Root Jason Duram Ruby Taylor Habeeb El-amir Zoe Buhalis Mailyn Miller Martha Ribant Amelia Hamilton Jordan Padova Peyton Brill Paige Duff Coryn French Max Steiger Delaney Brockmyre Miles Klapthor Corissa LaCourse Cammi Tirico Geneve Thomas-Palmer GRAND HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL B

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL B Teacher Jason Duram Teacher Tiana Staehlin Chloe Root Erin Markovicz Charlie Solomon Emily Jarrell Ben Cooper Rajvir Ghotra Anna Steinfield Nadia Peckham Emmett Huhn Ciana Burton Amina Ebrahim Aidan Yakemonis Tolkien Bagchi Noah Pike GRAND HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL C Lily Mcready Ruhi Khanna Teacher Eli Shavit Jason Duram Zoie Russel COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL C Sammy Ritter Jacob Welch Teacher Aubrey Huddleston Chloe Root Sofia Grilley Mori Ono Tina Reyes Max Mueggler Simon Dickinson Josh Moss Grand Haven Community Coaches Noah Hogan Evan Ash Nycolle Schindlbeck, Schindlbeck Law, PLLC Marisol Cisneros Bradford W. Springer, Scholten Fant Chelsea Clemetson Timothy F. Sheridan, Plunkett Cooney Cree Perample Lauren Andrini, Notre Dame Law Student Hollis Riggs Vladimir Kuklev

Ann Arbor Community Coaches Vladimir Kuklev Julia Stuebing, Lawyer Coach, Dinsmore & Stohl LLP Robert West, Lawyer Coach Billie Ochberg, Acting Coach Judah Garber, Lawyer Coach, Washtenaw County Court Charlie Hickman, Junior Coach, University of Michigan

4 PB MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL TEAMS AND COACHES HENRY FORD ACADEMY NORTHVILLE

Teacher Benjamin Leavitt Mary Carr Dante Silva Zeinab Al-Hachami Savannah Manley Sierra Feaganes Ellie White Montana Fitch Emily Eckenroth K’Sean Richardson Kaitlyn Moilanen Chyanne Fry Ariana Laba Autumyn Smith Shayna Raspbury Greenspan Faith Tackett Lasya Marla George Alami Northville Community Coach Tyler VanAndel Michael Leavitt, Attorney, Sullivan & Leavitt PC Aa’liyah Smith Henry Ford Community Coaches NOVI HIGH SCHOOL A Jessica Zacharski, Ford Motor Company Frank Moran, Ford Motor Company Teacher Darcie Moss HURON HIGH SCHOOL Leah George Sanithi Nalamalpu Teacher Varad Mulay Andrew Face Rohan Atluri Julie Heng Shreeya Anil Ryan Gudal Selena Wang Rithvik Kodali Sanjit Pingili Yashwanth Manne Ayesha Rahim Jessica Schwalb Rahul Unniyampoth Abdul Kizito Albert Shim Max Brodkey Lauren Zukowski NOVI HIGH SCHOOL B Zihao Wang Samer Yassir Teacher Darcie Moss Huron High Community Coach Ashley Fan Jannelle Krumman, University of Michigan Law School Jessica Paul Trey Mullins KENSINGTON WOODS Noah Bean Sophie Shao Teacher Helena Cako Shannon Morton Riya Bhirvare Michael Rood William Meng Regina Paciocco Aman Tahir Rebekah Thurmond Vibha Makam Abi Ferguson Conner Britten Juli Bissonette Gabi Holback Alexis Williams Dominic Berger Kensington Woods Community Coach Michael Bright

5 PB MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL TEAMS AND COACHES PLYMOUTH CANTON EDUCATIONAL PARK A TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher Teacher Jeffrey Kangas Daniel Taylor

Leah M. Garczynski Lucas Cox Olivia West Alexis Kettler Drew R. Harper Carter Kings Tanishka Nalawade Elizabeth Medel Allison R. Doroshewicz Laura Howey Christopher Studnicki Ciaira Pope Mary O. Andrews Kara Howey Ava Gullitti Sophie Mckee Brooke Wiggins Charles Vroman Emerald Kreh Allison Gilstorf Adrienne Hoffman Courtroom Artist Plymouth Canton Educational Park B Trenton High Community Coaches Teacher Judge Michael McNally, 33rd District Court Jeffrey Kangas Judge Jennifer Coleman-Hesson, 33rd District Court

Nirali Patel Justin Crouch Madison Brydie Ethan Bleau Connor Moore Siddhant Krishnan Owen Ernst Plymouth Canton Community Coach Elizabeth Johnson, Attorney at Law

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NEW! COURTROOM ARTIST AND CREATE A LOGO FOR THE MOCK TRIAL COURTROOM JOURNALISM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES! Students-put those innovative minds to work! This art and New to MCCE’s MHSMTT this year is the addition of the design contest challenges you to capture the essence of Michi- Courtroom Artist and Courtroom Journalism competition. gan, Mock Trial, and Kalamazoo and create a logo to be fea- Celebrate law related careers and education with the inclusion tured on all the promotional and event materials for the world of artists and journalists and champion their work throughout to see. Win an amazing prize and recognition. the regionals and at the state finals. Plus, celebrate and cheer on the state art champion as they qualify to compete for the national finals alongside the Courtroom Team Michigan in Email your logo design to Athens, Georgia this May! [email protected] by April 28, 2019.

Compete in the Michigan High School Mock Trial Championship! Michigan’s champion will earn a spot to represent Michigan at the National Finals this May in Athens, Georgia!

Courtroom Artist Guidelines: http://bit.ly/ArtApplication

Courtroom Journalism Guidelines: http://bit.ly/JournalistApplication

WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL COURTROOM ARTIST Adrienne Hoffman, Trenton High School Teacher, Daniel Taylor

WATCH STUDENTS GROW Students grow their legal and civic knowledge as they engage in Mock Trial! Help us expand learning clinics, workshops, and regional opportunities for all students throughout the state.

WANT TO HELP? LEARN MORE?

Adeline Wang, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, CA Visit www.miciviced.org/ to volunteer! 2017 Courtroom Artist Contest National Champion 7 PB MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT WASHTENAW COUNTY REGIONAL

2019 WASHTENAW VOLUNTEERS

Magistrate Theodore Johnson 35th District Court LaDawnda Johnson-Law Student WMU Cooley Law School Janice Balog-Paralegal UnitedHealthcare Brian Yagi-Attorney/Resident Physician Michigan Medicine Ka’Nea Brooks-Attorney Honigman Christina Johnson-Attorney Ungham County Prosecutor’s Office Prof. Margaret Costello University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Hon. Michael St. John State of Michigan Melanie Fradette-Attorney The Auto Club Laura Yagi-Attorney U.S. District Court Guy Conti-Attorney ContiLegal John Turk-Attorney Blaske & Blaske, PLC Christopher Sevick-Attorney Sevick Law Ashley Londy-Attorney Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office Yasmine Wint-Attorney Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office Gregory Sumner-Professor/J.D. University of Detroit Mercy Charles Tone-Director Advance Manufacturing Rivian Automotive

8 PB MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT 2019 REGISTERED TEAMS

Allen Park High School** Lutheran North Allen Park Public Schools Macomb, MI Anchor Bay High School Marine City High School Anchor Bay School District East China School District Ann Arbor Community High *** Memphis High School Memphis Community Schools Ann Arbor Public Schools Mercy High School Caledonia High School *** Farmington Hills, MI Caledonia Community Schools Northville High School Capac Jr/Sr High School ** Northville Public Schools Capac Community Schools Novi High School ** Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School ** Novi Community School District Marine City, MI Pinconning High School De La Salle Collegiate High School Pinconning Area Schools Warren, MI Plymouth-Canton Education Park** Detroit Catholic Central High School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Novi, MI Port Huron High School Forest Hills Eastern High School Port Huron Area Schools Forest Hills Public Schools Port Huron Northern High School Forest Hills Northern High School Port Huron Area School District Forest Hills Public Schools Richmond High School Grand Blanc High School Richmond Community Schools Grand Blanc Community Schools Regina High School Grand Haven High School *** Warren, MI Grand Haven Area Public Schools Seaholm High School Grand Rapids Catholic Central Birmingham Public Schools Grand Rapids, MI Shrine Catholic High School Grosse Pointe South ** Royal Oak, MI Grosse Pointe Public School System St. Clair High School ** Henry Ford Academy East China School District, St. Clair Dearborn, MI St. Joseph High School Huron High School St. Joseph Public Schools Ann Arbor Public Schools St. Mary Catholic Central High School International Academy Central ** Monroe, MI Bloomfield Hills Schools Trenton High School Kalamazoo Central High School ** Trenton Public Schools Kalamazoo Public Schools University of Detroit Jesuit High School Kensington Woods Schools Detroit, MI Kensington Woods Schools Warren Woods-Tower High School Lake Orion High School Warren Woods Public Schools Lake Orion Community Schools Yale High School Libertas Christian School Yale Public Schools Hudsonville, MI

** Two Teams, *** Three Teams 9 PB MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION MEMBERS AND DONORS

January 1, 2018 to Present

GOLD CONTRIBUTOR James Madison College Emily Byl Michigan State University Associate, Honigman Litigation Section Fred Cole State Bar of Michigan Marquette Senior High School Michigan State Bar Foundation Barbara Gazda Teacher, Hartland Schools Oakland County Bar Foundation LaDawna Johnson State Bar of Michigan WMU-Cooley Law School Young Lawyers Section Helen Haessley State Bar of Michigan Alumni and Donor Services, WMU-Cooley Law School Ron Haywood Attorney SPONSOR Joe Kelly Hillary Baker We the People Alumnus Allegan Public Schools Maggie Parrish Jeff Busscher Comstock Park High School Alpha Nurseries Pat Piskulich Thomas Cranmer Associate Professor of Political Science, Attorney, Miller-Canfield Oakland University Kevin den Dulk, Kandra Robbins Executive Director Henry Institute at Calvin College Administrative Law Judge MI Administrative Hearing Systems Brian D. Einhorn Attorney Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Eric-John Szczepaniak Trustee, Kenowa Hills Public School Board Donald Fulkerson Attorney, Law Offices of Donald M. Fulkerson Amara Vear We the People Alumnus Grand Rapids Lawyers Alliance Avars Wright Hon. Hoon-Yung Hopgood Administrative Law Judge Michigan State Senator MI Administrative Hearing System James Liggins, Jr.

Warner, Norcross, and Judd and MHSMTT, MCCE EDUCATOR & STUDENT Fred Cole Richard Mintz Marquette Senior High School Attorney, Richard D. Mintz PC Bree Johnson Monica R. Nuckolls Hudsonville High School Associate Professor, WMU-Cooley Law School Tamara Shreiner Khalda Sadiqu Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University Linda J. Start Executive Director (Ret.) Michigan Center for Civic Education Elizabeth Welch Welch Law Ellen Zwarensteyn and Peter Battey, Executive Director, MCCE and Steelcase

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE Hon. Dana Nessell Attorney General, State of Michigan Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue Director, Michigan State Police Sheila Alles Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education Janet K. Welch Executive Director, State Bar of Michigan BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hon. Ronald W. Lowe, President 35th District Court Judge Kevin R. den Dulk, Treasurer, Henry Institute, Calvin College Nancy Becker Bennett Michigan State Police Hillary Baker Allegan Public Schools Jim Cameron Michigan Department of Education Darin Day State Bar of Michigan Hon. Hoon-Yung Hopgood SPECIAL THANKS State Senator Margaret J. Krasnoff The Michigan High School Mock Trial DeLoof, Hopper, Dever & Wright Tournament would not be possible without M.J. Stephen Fox the financial support of the Litigation Section Fox & Associates of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland Hon. Gregory Markkanen County Bar Foundation, the State Bar of State Representative Michigan, and our members. Thank you to Monica Nuckolls all. Many thanks to the judges, lawyers, legal WMU-Cooley Law School assistants, legal secretaries, law students, Tamara Schreiner alumni, and others who volunteered their Grand Valley State University time to make the tournament such a positive Eric-John Szczepaniak experience for students throughout the state Kenowa Hills Public Schools Board of Education of Michigan. INTERN PROGRAM Finally, we would like to thank the teachers GlenEllen Lehmberg who choose to bring this program to their Carson McCready schools. Without their efforts, students would Michael Obuchi not be able to experience this rewarding, STAFF rigorous program. James Liggins, Jr. Mock Trial Coordinator Ellen Zwarensteyn Executive Director

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SAVE THE DATE! The Mock Trial National Championship Comes to Michigan! JOIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP HOSTING TEAM Mark your caledars today! May 6-8, Michigan will host the National Mock Trial Championship in Kalamazoo. You are cordially invited to make this amazing Add your dedication and expertise to our committee to make this an amazing event.

JOIN THE TEAM! Email us with your name and area of interest at [email protected]