LMU Mock Trial

Behind every confident advocate is a mother figure who taught resilience and strength—skills that are carried from home to the courtroom. Happy Mother’s Day from our mock trial family! 💙⚖️

Congratulations to our Mock Trial graduates!! You’ve made your case and delivered a verdict of success ⚖️ We’re beyond proud of each of you and can’t wait to see each of you succeed!

In order as photographed:

Parker Bohne
Matthew Rollar
Mallory Reed
Nathan Grunder
Ava Seagle
Aynsleigh Martin
Eric Rouse
Olivia Estes
Madelynn Kaiser
Kane Mathes
Emily Purcell

Not pictured: Chandler Skyles

As we wish farewell to our 3Ls and welcome our newest members, we remember what brings us together…our passion for advocacy!

We are so grateful for this past year and we look forward to the next!

We are so excited to introduce LMU Mock Trial’s newest members!

After a challenging two-day tryout of 27 students giving opening statements, we have formally accepted and invited the following 16 students. We are so excited to see all that they do! Congratulations new members ⚖️

⚖️ LMU Mock Trial Executive Board 2026-2027 ⚖️

Over the weekend, four members of LMU Mock Trial — Nathan Grunder, Madelynn Kaiser, Kane Mathes, and Parker Bohne — traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to compete in the American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition.

Madelynn and Parker represented the plaintiff while Nathan and Kane represented the defense, showcasing strong litigation strategy and persuasive courtroom advocacy.

When not competing as advocates, teammates stepped into the role of witnesses to support each trial team.

Across three trials, our team put the trial skills that define our program on full display. We’re proud to represent LMU Law and continue developing the next generation of courtroom advocates.

This weekend two of our travel teams competed at the Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition in Birmingham, Alabama.

For the first time in LMU's Mock Trial Program, Team 1 with advocates Emily Purcell, Lora Smith, and Eric Rouse qualified as semi finalists and advanced to the semi-finals round at the TYLA Competition.

Emily Purcell, Mallory Reed, Eric Rouse, Lora Smith, Naimad Delgado, and Kaden Tackett all competed as advocates this weekend and faced three rigorous qualifying rounds. All of our competitors had the chance to strengthen their advocacy skills through quality competition and valuable interaction with members of the bench and bar.

Aynsleigh Martin, Zac Sharp, Alec Sears, and Jerry Jones also performed as witnesses at the competition, getting first hand experience in the vital role that witnesses play in the American trial process.

Congratulations to all of our travel team members and their accomplishments this weekend! We look forward to the opportunity to compete again next year!

THE LINCOLN LAWYERS!!⚖️

Congratulations to OUR WINNERS Grayson Breedlove, Naimad Delgado, Jannelle Flores and Leonard Shelton!!

A special shout-out to BEST ADVOCATE, Jacob Muscari, and BEST WITNESS, Jacquelynne Miller!!

Thank you to our sponsor, Michael Stanuszek, for making this event one to remember! Thank you to all the esteemed judges and attorneys who dedicated their weekend to keep score and provide valuable feedback! To our own members, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the program!!

This past weekend our travel team competed in the Florida Justice Association's 2025 Honorable E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition! So proud of Eric, Emily, Olivia and Parker! ⚖️🤩

A busy weekend for our Mock Trial team!! Eric Rouse, Parker Bohne, Olivia Estes and Emily Purcell participated in a scrimmage against UT Law!! So proud of all their hard work! ⚖️

This weekend Mallory Reed, Nathan Grunder, Madelynn Kaiser, and Kane Mathes traveled to compete in the National Trial Advocacy Competition!! They competed along side Harvard and multiple other top 10 trial advocacy programs. A special shout out to Nathan (aka the recipient of the BEST opening statement award!!) Congratulations team!! 🏆