W W W. TO U R O L AW. E D U 19 Touro Law students are competing regionally and nationally—gaining experience and recognition. Touro Law also participated in the inaugural New York State Bar Association Arbitration competition, held in November. Competitors were required to write a brief and conduct an arbitration before a panel of 3 arbitrators. The team, consisting of Ashley Moruzzi, Diana Romanello, Jolevette Mitchell and Jonathan Cohen, exemplified superior skills in their direct, cross and redirect, which led to an award for Best Examination. Evening division students Jennifer Tocci and John Sepulveda competed in the ABA Law Student Division Negotiation Competition held at Cardozo Law in November. The judges praised their preparation, flexibility and professional demeanor, and went on to say that the team showed admirable skill and professionalism and gained valuable experience. These are just a few of the many competitions Touro Law students participated in this year, and the opportunities continue to grow as more students show interest. Associate Dean for Experiential Learning Myra Berman explained, “These co-curricular activities are an excellent way for students to develop oral and written advocacy skills. It’s exciting to watch students develop these skills and put them to the test.” She continued, “Every Touro Law student has an opportunity to participate in a competition during law school. We are continually adding new courses and opportunities to our already robust advocacy program.”