Alum returns to SMU for mock trial

The second annual SMU Mock Trial was held in November and was a resounding success. This year’s case involved allegations of cyber bullying and was expertly presented by SMU students playing the role of attorneys.

Jeunesse Rutledge and Daniela Martinez were the attorneys for the plaintiff and Cathy Rennie and Kevin Halpin represented the defendant. There were two juries composed of SMU students: one jury voted for the plaintiff and the other for the defendant.

SMU was also honored to have Don Ivansek ’83, a distinguished and highly successful Chicago attorney, and an alumnus of Saint Mary’s, act as the judge for the Mock Trial.

The witnesses were expertly played by the following SMU theatre students: Katie Kelsey, Mary Doctor, Tabatha Garlough-Jones, Sarah Collova, Samantha Gibson, and Phil Soulides.

The mock trial gives SMU pre-law students the opportunity to participate in a litigated case and get trial experience. Any SMU student who is interested in finding out more about the mock trial or other SMU pre-law activities should contact Larry Price at lprice@smumn.edu.