Washingon, John Marshall top dogs at National Animal Law Competitions

University of Washington School of Law won the blue ribbon last weekend in the Appellate Moot Court phase of the National Animal Law Competitions, besting 13 other teams from a total of 11 schools. Meanwhile, in the Closing Argument phase of the competitions, Cheyne Adam and David Lipschutz--both of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago--tied for first place.

Lewis & Clark Law School finished second in the moot court competition. New York Law School and a second team from Lewis & Clark were the semifinalists. UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law won Best Overall Brief and Best Petitioner Brief; Lewis & Clark won Best Respondent Brief. Nicholas Hudson of Washington was named Best Oralist.

In the 16-person Closing Argument Comeptition, Robyn Katz (coached by yours truly) of Texas Tech University School of Law and the enviably-named Annmarie Robustelli of Lewis & Clark rounded out the four finalists.

The two competitions were held at Harvard Law School but sponsored by Lewis & Clark's Center for Animal Law Studies in collaboration with the Animal Legal Defense Fund.