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2026 Mock Trial Schedule

The schedule below is subject to change. All events take place at the Fashion Institute of Technology Conference Center unless otherwise noted. Times are shown in Eastern Time. CE/CLE credits are pending. 

CE: AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, NC, NH, OR, TX, UT, VA, WY 

CLE: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MN, MO, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Cocktail Reception at The Ivory Peacock - View Invitation | RSVP Here
Thursday, June 25, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration & Info Desk Open
Location: John E. Reeves Great Hall
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
Location: John E. Reeves Great Hall
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Introduction & Opening Remarks
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum, P.C.
  • Howard Klar, Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Explanation of Stipulated Facts
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Michael Mazurczak, Melick & Porter, LLP
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Statements
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Attorney for Plaintiff: Jim Morrow, Morrow Willnauer Church LLC
  • Attorney for Defendant: Jennifer Crow, Scheer.Law PLLC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Testimony of Plaintiff, Lori Antonelli
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Plaintiff: Beth Fitch, Righi Fitch Law Group
  • Direct Examination of Plaintiff: Christopher Mavros, Zarwin Baum, P.C.
  • Cross Examination of Plaintiff: Melissa Brooks, Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Testimony of Plaintiff Witness, Dr. Ima Hiredgun
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: Andrea Silk, Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP
  • Direct Examination of Witness: John Stiff, Stiff, Garcia & Associates, LLC
  • Cross Examination of Witness: Melissa Brooks, Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Testimony of Plaintiff Witness, Solty Dawg
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: TBD
  • Direct Examination of Witness: John Stiff, Stiff, Garcia & Associates, LLC
  • Cross Examination of Witness: Robert Powers, Melick & Porter, LLP
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
Location: John E. Reeves Great Hall
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Testimony of Plaintiff Witness, LeMoone Walker
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: Randy Long, Rhodes Hieronymus 
  • Direct Examination of Witness: Eric Clark, Rhodes Hieronymus
  • Cross Examination of Witness: TBD
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Testimony of Defendant, Aaron Judson
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Defendant: Gerald Liska, Mullen Holland & Cooper P.A.
  • Direct Examination of Defendant: Robert Powers, Melick & Porter, LLP
  • Cross Examination of Defendant: Eric Clark, Rhodes Hieronymus
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Testimony of Defendant, Discovery Transit Representative Blaine Shifter
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: TBD
  • Direct Examination of Defendant: TBD
  • Cross Examination of Defendant: TBD
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Testimony of Defendant Witness, Dr. Earnest Value
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: Drew Price, Gallagher Sharp LLP
  • Direct Examination of Witness: TBD
  • Cross Examination of Witness: Sheryl Traum, Van de Poel & Levy LLP
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Testimony of Defendant Witness, Ellie Vator
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: TBD
  • Direct Examination of Witness: James Liskow, DeCaro, Doran, Siciliano, Gallagher & DeBlasis, LLP
  • Cross Examination of Witness: Christopher Mavros, Zarwin Baum, P.C.
 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Testimony of Defendant Witness, Judy Curbjumpin
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Witness: TBD
  • Direct Examination of Witness: James Liskow, DeCaro, Doran, Siciliano, Gallagher & DeBlasis, LLP
  • Cross Examination of Witness: Sheryl Traum, Van de Poel & Levy LLP
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM Closing Arguments
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Attorney for Plaintiff: Jim Morrow, Morrow Willnauer Church LLC
  • Attorney for Defendant: Jennifer Crow, Scheer.Law PLLC
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM Jury Charge
Location: Jury Room
  • Judge George J. Silver 
5:00 PM - 5:40 PM Jury Deliberations
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
5:40 PM - 5:50 PM Discussion with the Jury
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM Concluding Remarks and Adjournment
Location: Katie Murphy Amphitheater
  • Howard Klar, Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reception
Location: John E. Reeves Great Hall