The Court
The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor
Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
The Honorable Denny Chin
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
The Honorable Debra A. Livingston
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; Paul J. Kellner Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
Finalists
Matthew F. Kuhn '11
Counsel for Petitioner
Anjali Bhat '11
Counsel for Petitioner
Prashanth Chennakesavan '11
Counsel for Respondent
Paul E. Smith '12
Counsel for Respondent
Professor Philip Genty
Director, Moot Court Program
A Note From Evie Spanos '11
Director and Case Author
The Stone Moot Court is a rigorous experience that gives students excellent preparation in brief-craft and oral advocacy. Whether they pursue litigation or another career path, the skills they gain in legal writing and arguing before a bench will serve them well.
I truly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the development of such enthusiastic and conscientious budding appellate advocates.
What a wonderful group of hardworking and talented students. It was so good to return to the Law School and be a small part of such a thriving competition.
I really enjoyed meeting the alumni who participated as judges and the sense of community this event generates.
I found this year’s case fascinating because it deals with an issue that is an open question before our courts. In this moot court competition, I have an opportunity to answer it.
This experience has refined my ability to think critically and to think quickly. It has been a thrill to advocate for a client before a panel of judges.
The Stone Moot Court helps mold who you are into who you are as a litigator.
Being part of the Stone Moot Court has reminded me why I'm excited to become an attorney.
It was great to get feedback from the judges, who are practicing lawyers, about the practical elements of how to advocate for a point of view.