2025 Mock Trial Schedule
The schedule below is subject to change. All events take place at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center unless otherwise noted. Times are shown in Eastern Time. CE/CLE credits are pending.
| Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Registration & Info Desk Open
Location: Lobby |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast
Location: Lobby |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Location: Studio Theater
- Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum
- Melissa Bailey, Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell
|
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Explanation of Stipulated Facts
Location: Studio Theater
Melissa Bailey, Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell |
| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM |
Opening Statements
Location: Studio Theater
- Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert Cox, Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle, Cox
- Attorney for Defendant: Joseph Duncan, Clark, May, Price, Lawley, Duncan & Paul
|
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Testimony of Plaintiff, Mona Lisa Gambini
Location: Studio Theater
- Plaintiff: Lisa Slotkin, Zarwin Baum
- Attorney for Plaintiff: Jen Crow, Scheer.Law
- Attorney for Defendant: Rebecca Newmann, Rhodes Hieronymus
|
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
Testimony of Plaintiff Witness, Harry Helms
Location: Studio Theater
- Witness: Jason Benkner, Poole Shaffery
- Attorney for Plaintiff: Jana Taylor, Pappas Grubbs Price
- Attorney for Defendant: Alma Aguirre, Pappas Grubbs Price
|
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch
Location: Terrace Ballroom |
| 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM |
Testimony of Defendant, Jeroma Terrance Realmuto
Location: Studio Theater
- Defendant: Broderick Harrell, Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell
- Attorney for Plaintiff: Jana Taylor, Pappas Grubbs Price
- Attorney for Defendant: Joseph Duncan, Clark, May, Price, Lawley, Duncan & Paul
|
| 1:40 PM - 2:20 PM |
Testimony of Defendant Witness, Officer J. Lynn
Location: Studio Theater
- Witness: Briain Davis, Melick & Porter
- Attorney for Plaintiff: Robert Cox, Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle, Cox
- Attorney for Defendant: Alma Aguirre, Pappas Grubbs Price
|
| 2:20 PM - 3:05 PM |
Closing Arguments
Location: Studio Theater
- Attorney for Plaintiff: Jen Crow, Scheer.Law
- Attorney for Defendant: Frank Love, Zarwin Baum
|
| 3:05 PM - 3:20 PM |
Jury Charge
Location: Jury Room
Judge Scott McAfree |
| 3:05 PM - 3:20 PM |
Trial Side Chat
Location: Studio Theater
- Michael “Maz” Mazurczak, Melick & Porter
- Joseph Pappalardo, Gallagher Sharp
- Theodore Schaer, Zarwin Baum
|
| 3:20 PM - 3:55 PM |
Jury Deliberations
Location: Studio Theater |
| 3:55 PM - 4:55 PM |
Discussion with the Jury
Location: Studio Theater |
| 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM |
Concluding Remarks and Adjournment
Location: Studio Theater
Melissa Bailey, Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Reception
Location: Studio Theater Terrace |
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