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Program:
To view the 2024 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program. 

Suit Up Publicity:
Suit Up LBJ October/November 2024, please click here. 

Suit Up Alumni, Involvement in Passing House Bill 577, please click here

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2024 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2024 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Brandon S. Long, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, Section O
  • Honorable Eva J. Dossier, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable LaKeisha N. Jefferson, Orleans Civil District Court, Division H


Oral Argument Winners:
Morning Session
Prosecution: Sydnee D. Ragas
Defense: Emma M. Bonney

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Avishka R. Fernando
Defense: Matthew F. Bancroft 

Best Memorandum Winners:
Prosecution: Sydnee D. Ragas
Defense: Allison L. Honeywood

Program:
To view the 2023 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program. 

Suit Up Publicity:
Suit Up LBJ December/January 2024.
Suit Up LBJ February/March 2024

2022-23
Kaplan awards LSAT Course scholarship to Amara Stokes (2015 Alumni).

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2021 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2023 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, Chief Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable D. Nicole Sheppard, Orleans Civil District Court, Division J
  • Honorable Paula A. Brown, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, Division C

Oral Argument Winners:
Morning Session
Prosecution: Aidan C. Macaluso
Defense: Brooke P. Arcement

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Eryn A. Vance
Defense: Amaya M. Windham 

Best Memorandum Winners:
Prosecution: Jasmin N. Kumar
Defense: Iyanna M. Snaer 

Program:
To view the 2022 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program.

Suit Up Publicity:
 Suit Up LBJ October/November 2022.
 Suit Up LBJ December/January 2023
 Suit Up Bar Briefs September 2022. 
 View the Suit Up segment featured on WDSU news.

2022-21
Kaplan awards LSAT Course scholarship to Adrija Bhattacharjee (2018 Alumni) and Alexandrea D. Flakes (2018 Alumni).

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2021 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2022 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Roland L. Belsome, Jr., Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Chief Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana


Oral Argument Winners:

Morning Session
Prosecution: Samuel R. Danzing
Defense: Abigail C. Hu

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Selae J. Walker
Defense: Dylan G. Rhoton

Best Memorandum Winners:
Prosecution: Brinley P. Pethe
Defense: Nathan T. Vatter

Program:
To view the 2021 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program.

Suit Up Publicity:
2020-21
Kaplan awards LSAT Course scholarship to Asia J. Hentkowski (2014 Alumni).

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2021 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2021 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Donna P. Currault, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Dana M. Douglas, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Chief Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana

Oral Argument and Best Memorandum Winners:
Prosecution: Jaden S. Armond
Defense: Kori L. Dupree
Program: 
To view the 2019 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program.

Suit Up Publicity:  
2018-19
Kaplan awards LSAT Course scholarship to Saul Garcia Amezuca (2015 Alumni).

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2019 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2019 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Dale N. Atkins, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable Ronald L. Belsome, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable Dana M. Douglas, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable D. Nicole Sheppard, Orleans Parish Civil District Court
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Chief Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana

Oral Argument Winners:
Morning Session
Prosecution: Jessica A. Burrell
Defense: Ann M. Rome

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Issis M. Haydel
Defense: Rachael J. Hahn 

Best Memorandum:
Prosecution: Taylor P. Wardsworth
Defense: Javier A. Calderon-Yanar 
Program:
To view the 2018 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program.

Suit Up Publicity: 
  • Suit Up LBJ October/November 2018, please click here.
  • To view the Suit Up article featured in the New Orleans Advocate, please click here
  • To view the Suit Up article featured in the Clarion Herald, please click here
  • To view the Suit Up segment featured on WDSU news, please click here.  
  • Congratulations to Suit Up alumni Adrija Bhattacharjee and Christian Lacoste for their wins at the 2018 State High School Mock Trial Competitions. Please click here to read the article.
  • Suit Up alumnus Justin DiCharia wins the 2018 Fall Flory Trial Competition. Please click here to read the article.  

 

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2018 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2018 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included: 

  • Honorable Paula A. Brown, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable Tiffany G. Chase, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable D. Nicole Sheppard, Orleans Parish Civil District Court
  • Honorable Janis Van Meerveld, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana

Oral Argument Winners:
Morning Session
Prosecution: Aria A. Morgan
Defense: Adrija Bhattacharjee

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Theresa M. Falgoust
Defense: Christian H. Lacoste

Best Memorandum:
Prosecution: Aria A. Morgan 
Defense: Gabrielle A. Bradford
Program:
To see the 2017 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program.

Suit Up Publicity:

Facebook:

To view photos and information about the 2017 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2017 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included: 

  • Honorable Paula A. Brown, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable Joseph B. Landry, Section D, Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana

Oral Argument Winners:
Prosecution: Isabel S. Sauviac
Defense: Ishmael J. Blackstone

Best Memorandum:
Prosecution: Domenic G. Mesa
Defense: Meghan E. Quaglino
Program:
To view the 2016 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program. 

Suit Up Publicity:

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2016 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:

The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2016 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Paula A. Brown, Orleans Parish Civil District Court
  • Honorable Tiffany G. Chase, Orleans Parish Civil District Court
  • Honorable Daniel E. Knowles, III, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Michael B. North, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Kern A. Reese, Orleans Parish Civil District Court
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
 
Oral Argument Winners:
Morning Session
Prosecution: Asia J. Hentkowski
Defense: Daryl A. Naquin Jr.

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Caroline M. Bland
Defense: Zora D. Robinson

Best Memorandum:
Prosecution: Tamunobelema A. Derefaka
Defense: Daryl A. Naquin Jr.
Program:
To view the 2015 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program. 

Suit Up Publicity:

Suit Up LBJ October/November 2015, please click here.


Facebook:

To view photos and information about the 2015 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
The Suit Up for the Future Class of 2015 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable June Berry Darensburg, Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court
  • Honorable Daniel E. Knowles III, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Ivan L. R. Lemelle, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr., U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana

Oral Argument Winners:
Morning Session
Prosecution: Kayla C. Barthelemy
Defense: Gerald A. Aviles

Afternoon Session
Prosecution: Treslyn E. Davenport
Defense: Kyree M. Magee

Best Memorandum:
Prosecution: Kayla C. Barthelemy
Defense: Emily R. Lema
Program:
To view the 2014 printed program, please click here. This will give you a detailed look at the Suit Up for the Future program.

Suit Up Publicity:
Suit Up Bar Briefs July 2014, please click here.

Facebook:
To view photos and information about the 2014 Suit Up for the Future program, please click here.

Memorandum and Oral Arguments:
Suit Up for the Future Class of 2014 prepared a legal memorandum that supported the oral argument that was presented to a panel of judges on the final day of the program. For the oral argument, students were divided into two teams - FOR and AGAINST on an issue, but individually presented an oral argument to a panel of judges. The esteemed panel included:

  • Honorable Roland L. Belsome, Jr., Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable Tiffany G. Chase, Orleans Parish Civil District Court
  • Honorable Stanwood R. Duval, Jr., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Jane M. Triche-Milazzo, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Susie Morgan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court, Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana
 
Oral Argument Winner:
Miles E. Ballard

Best Memorandum:

Morgan M. Grant
Louisiana State Bar Association
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New Orleans, LA 70130
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