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Thursday, April 13, 2023
2L Bryce Lourié wins 2022-2023 Oral Advocate Champion award

By Heidi Ried-Gonzaga
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From left, finalists Natalie Bastawros, Bryce Lourié, Rachel Stone and Jordan Al-Rawi |
Competitors delivered their arguments before the presiding judges, including Hon. Daniel P. Collins, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Hon. Harris Hartz, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and Hon. Cheryl Ann Krause, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
“I would not have won the competition without the support of (Hale Moot Court Honors advisor) Professor (Rebecca) Lonergan and the other Moot Court participants who were a constant source of encouragement and guidance,” said Lourié. “I'm very grateful to all the judges for taking time out of their incredibly important schedules to give law students like me such an invaluable experience.”
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From left, judges Daniel P. Collins, Harris Hartz, and Cheryl Ann Krause |
“Getting to be this year's chair taught me so much about managing a large group of people and providing leadership,” Tobin stated. “It was so special to watch the participants improve their skills from the first day I met them, to the final round of the competition. Having a hand in helping them perform their best throughout the competition was a very meaningful way to give back to a program I love that shapes really talented attorneys.”

“I was incredibly proud of all the participants this year,” Lonergan stated. “Their arguments were poised, articulate, legally accurate, and factually compelling. One of the guest judges told all four finalists that their arguments were better than most practicing attorneys, and that he would welcome them in his courtroom any time in the future.”

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