About

The Mock Trial Board is a student-run organization dedicated to the mastery of trial skills and oral advocacy. The Board is run by an elected executive board consisting of the President, Vice President of Internal Competitions, Vice President of External Competitions, Treasurer, and Secretary, as well as a select number of members who fill appointed positions. Throughout the school year, the Board hosts internal competitions that give students the opportunity to compete for membership on the Board. Board members have the opportunity to represent the law school in a number of external competitions every year.
2026-27 Executive Board


Jake Temkin
President
Jake is a 3L from Queens, New York. He is a graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in Political Science. Mock Trial has been a meaningful part of his academic journey for nearly a decade, beginning as a captain of his high school team, continuing through college competition, and now at GW Law. The experience has deepened his engagement with the law, ultimately shaping his goal of becoming a litigator. Outside of Mock Trial, Jake is involved with the Federal Circuit Bar Journal, Law Revue, and the GW Law Student Ambassadors.

Caroline Kuntzman
VP of Internal Competitions
Caroline is a 3L from Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a strong interest in appellate and complex litigation. Through her involvement with Mock Trial, Caroline has developed a passion for litigation and advocacy, gaining valuable experience in legal analysis, courtroom presentation, and oral advocacy. She is also involved with the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and Law Revue, where she continues to pursue her interests in legal writing and advocacy.

Jack Flam
VP of External Competitions
Jack is a 3L from Miami, Florida currently serving as the VP of Externals. He has participated in mock trial since undergrad, and served as the AVP of Trainings last year. After law school, Jack will be working for a D.C. firm and clerking for a federal judge in Florida. Outside of law school, Jack has two cats and enjoys going to museums around D.C.!

Matthew Connor
Treasurer
Matthew is a 2L from Rochester, New York, who majored in Economics and Political Science as an undergraduate. He is interested in pursuing a career in litigation and also serves on the SBA Senate. Last summer, Matthew worked for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Fun fact: Matthew once operated the oldest roller coaster in the United States!

Ben Pulsifer
Secretary
Ben is a 2L from Fairfield, Connecticut. He went to UConn for undergrad where he majored in finance. In addition to being Secretary of the Mock Trial Board at GW Law, Ben is also a 1L Student Advisor, the Vice President of the Legal History Society, and a Civil Procedure Tutor. He is interested in civil litigation.
2026-27 Appointed positions

AVP of Internal Competitions: Susan Rossano
AVPs of Training: Jenna Thakkar, Amanda Rodriguez del Rey
Hollingsworth Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Mennitt, William Ott
Cohen & Cohen Chair: Shravya Vasireddy
Estrella Co-Chairs: Michaela Herdoiza, Abbi Adams
Coaching Chair: Dillon Olsen
Social Media Chair: Synclair Taylor
Events Chair: Christian Pickard
2026-27 Members

Aalaya Gurram
Abigail Hartz
Adam Wang
Alexis Coletti
Ameera Kumar
Ana Cardenas Manrique
Anapaula Pérez-Gaitan
Anna Nuchims
Atticus Pallock
Blake Hinckley
Brendan Eck
Brianna Taylor
Brinda Engoue De Tchappi
Carly Choppin
Carter Stanley
Catherine Sigurdsson
Christopher Miner
Chuyue Zhang
Claire McDonell
Cody Davis
Danielle Yablonovskiy
Diego Collazo
Divya Tulsiani
Dominique Felix
Dylan McCarthy
Emily Lugg
Gabriella Trotman
Garrett Squire
Grace McKaveney
Haven Grier
Izabella (Bella) Riccione
Jack Ryan
James Dewar
Jamie Stickelmaier
Jason Wood
Jasper Cox
Jessie Serody
Jishan Ahmed
John (Jack) Loughran
Jolie Lowe
Jordan Beier
Josh Henstrom
Joshua John
Julian Dorsey
Juliana Fernandez
Katie Carlson
Ken Crawford
Kevana Funches
Kyle Mastroni
Lauren Buetow
Lauren Dorn
Lauren Farrugia
Liliana Habash
Livi Friedman
Madison Conley
Mahi Pandya
Margaret Zahm
Matthew Smith
Michela Cotten
Natalia Braga
Nicole Granda
Nirali Patel
Olamide Onajide
Olivia Blau
Otto Bieker
Owen Hobbs
Paige Hubacz
Payton Pedrozo
Quinn Simaitis
Reema Jadhav
Rene Delbarco
Ruska Mumladze
Sahil Deo
Samantha Wasserman
Sean Murphy
Sonia Stadler
Sophia Ling
Sophie Skinner
Steven Reinoeh
Taiye Martin
Tarangana Thapa
Temi Akinola
Thomas Montano
Varsha Moolayil
Will Brewster
