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Willamette University College of Law and Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality Mock Trial Boot Camp Wednesday-Thursday July

24-25, 2013 Willamette University College of Law (Rooms 118, 119 & 121) Goals: (1) Enhance student understanding of courtroom processes and the United States legal system; (2) Build student written and oral advocacy skills; (3) Foster camaraderie between the students and mock trial coaches; (4) Provide mentoring opportunities for students; and (5) Prepare for 2013-1014 Mock Trial competitions. July 24 (Wednesday) 8:30-9:00am Welcome and Mock Trial Boot Camp Overview Welcome to Willamette University College of Law, Dean Curtis Bridgeman, Willamette University College of Law Boot Camp goals and agenda, Hon. Paul J. De Muniz, Former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court Introduction of coaches and students, Mr. Eduardo Angulo, Executive Director, Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality Review of Mock Trial Commitment Pledge, Hon. Edwin J. Peterson, Former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court 9:00-12:00am - Opening Statements 9:00-9:15am: Overview lecture, Hon. Marco Hernandez, Judge, United States District Court, District of Oregon 9:15-9:20am: Demonstration 1 (plaintiff), Hon. Courtland Geyer, Judge, Marion County Circuit Court 9:20-9:25am: Demonstration 2 (defendant), Mr. Michael De Muniz, Ferder Casebeer French & Thompson LLP 9:25-11:30am: Small group work with coaches 11:30-12:00pm: Student presentations 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Hosted by Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality 1:00-4:00pm - Direct Examination 1:00-1:15pm: Overview lecture, Mr. John M. Haroldson, District Attorney, Benton County, Oregon 1:15-1:25pm: Demonstration with witness, Hon. Angel Lopez, Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court 1:25-3:30pm: Small group work with coaches 3:30-4:00pm: Student presentations

4:00-5:00pm - Use of Drama Techniques in the Courtroom Hon. Pamela L. Abernethy, Former Judge, Marion County Circuit Court, Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C. July 25 (Thursday) 9:00am-11:00 pm - Cross Examination 9:00-9:15am: Overview lecture, Hon. Paul J. De Muniz, Former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court 9:15-9:25am: Demonstration with witness, Hon. Paul J. De Muniz 9:25-11:30am: Small group work with coaches 11:30-12:00pm: Student presentations 11:00am-12:00 pm - Offering Exhibits and Making Objections to Exhibits 11:00-11:15am: Overview lecture and demonstration, Mr. Kenneth Montoya, City Attorneys Office, Salem, Oregon 11:15-12:00pm: Small group work with coaches 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Hosted by Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality 1:00-4:00pm - Closing Statements 1:00-1:15pm: Overview lecture, Hon. Martha L. Walters, Associate Justice, Oregon Supreme Court 1:15-1:20pm: Demonstration 1 (plaintiff), Hon. Martha L. Walters 1:20-1:25pm: Demonstration 2 (defendant), Hon. Edwin J. Peterson, Former Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court 1:25-3:30pm: Small group work with coaches 3:30-4:00pm: Student presentations 4:00-6:00pm - Objections 4:00-4:15pm: Overview lecture, Hon. Kathryn Villa-Smith, Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court 4:15-4:25pm: Demonstration 1 (direct examination with objections), Mr. Moises Ceja, Oregon Law Center 4:25-4:35pm: Demonstration 2 (cross examination with objections), Mr. Ramn A. Pagn, The Law Office of Ramn A. Pagn 4:35-5:40pm: Small group work with coaches 5:40-6:00pm - Professionalism in the Courtroom Hon. Kathryn Villa-Smith, Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court 6:00pm Dinner Hosted by Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality Conclusions Plans for Fall Mock Trial event

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