About

Jacqie Wycoff is a 3L from New Jersey. She graduated from American University with a degree in International Studies with a concentration in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture. Jacqie hopes to pursue a career in litigation, working to further human and civil rights with a focus on disability justice. She first became involved in Mock Trial during the 2024 Hollingsworth 1L Mock Trial Competition, where she was among the top 10 oral advocates. Jacqie is thrilled to be serving as this year’s Mock Trial Board President!

Arpitha is a rising 3L with a passion for mock trial and litigation! Apart from serving as the Vice President of Internals for Mock Trial Board, Arpitha is the Treasurer of Law Revue (GW Law’s theater org), the VP of Outreach for the Student Bar Association, a member of the International Law Review and a staff member on the Guide to International Legal Research, and a member of the South Asian Law Students Association and the First Generation Professionals. Arpitha has also competed and won awards in mock trial competitions and will be working in litigation at Cahill Gordon’s New York office this summer. In her free time, Arpitha enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and singing.

Samantha Christian is a 3L from Apex, North Carolina by way of Arlington, VA. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a double major in portuguese and political science in 2023 and hopes to pursue a career in trial litigation after law school. Samantha discovered Mock Trial while at GW and was a member of the first place team in the Hollingsworth 1L Mock Trial competition and more recently was awarded Best Cross Examination at the Queens District Attorneys Office Mock Trial Competition in 2025. She is excited to serve the GW Mock Trial Board in the year ahead!

Hayley Chafin is a 3L originally from Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelors of Science in political science and criminology. She is passionate about litigation and hopes to become a plaintiff-side litigator after graduation. Hayley realized her love for trial advocacy during the 2024 Hollingsworth 1L Mock Trial Competition where she was a member of the winning team and won 3rd place for best oral advocate. She also competed in the 2025 Queens District Attorneys Office Mock Trial Competition. She is excited to serve as Secretary this year!