Executive Board

Year & Program: 3L Full-Time Student

I graduated in 2021 with a BA in History from The Ohio State University and started my career at Capital a year later. I was first drawn to Moot Court as a way to step outside of my comfort zone and I ended up falling love with the whole experience. I enjoy the competitive environment, the new experiences with different types of law, and the friendships I formed with my teammates and coaches. 

Last year I traveled to Brooklyn to compete with Capital's ABA team and participated on the board as Clerk to the Co-Chief Justices.

Year & Program: 3L Full-Time Student

I graduated from The Ohio State University in 2018 with my B.S., and worked as a paralegal for three years before starting at Capital in the evening division. I joined the Moot Court program in my 2L year because it's a great opportunity to sharpen my legal reasoning, writing, and oral advocacy skills. The ability to craft a coherent argument and think on your feet to answer questions are skills that will serve every law student well, and Moot Court is a supportive and safe place to develop those skills.

Last year I was a member of the Family Law team, and I look forward to hosting the competition this year.

Year & Program: 2L Full Time Student

Mikenna Cimini, 2L, served as a fellow on the ABA National Appellate Advocacy team and is now an advocate on the ABA team. Mikenna received a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Minor in Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University where she graduated in 2022. Mikenna joined Moot Court for the opportunity to strengthen her appellate advocacy and writing skills and plans to pursue a career in civil litigation. When Mikenna is not doing school, you can find her cooking, working out, and finding new and cool activities around Columbus. Mikenna is very excited to be a member of Moot Court and serve on the executive board as Clerk to the Co-Chief justices!

Year & Program: 3L Full Time Student

I grew up in Columbus and received a BA from Miami University in Psychology and Political Science. My 1L year at Capital, I was a fellow in the Moot Court Program for the Constitutional Law team. My 2L year, I was an advocate on a Constitutional Law team and competed at the Seigenthaler-Sutherland First Amendment competition in Washington D.C. I look forward to working as an Associate Justice of Fellow Advisement!

Year & Program: 2L Full Time Student

I grew up near Philadelphia and received my B.A. in Criminology and B.S. in Social Work at Slippery Rock University. I chose Capital Law because I love the area and felt welcomed here when I toured. I hope to pursue a career as a prosecutor and later on in family law.

Year & Program: 3L Full Time Student

Max Schubert, 3L, served as an advocate on the Criminal Law team and competed at the Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Moot Court Competition last year. Driven by his interest in appellate work and a desire to enhance his oral advocacy skills, Max joined the moot court program and has found it immensely rewarding. He looks forward to working with new members of the moot court team and competing again during his final year of law school.

Year & Program: 2L Full Time Student

Alexa Nicolozakes, 2L, served as a fellow on the Employment and labor law team and is currently an advocate on the ABA National team. Alexa received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in marketing and a minor in Economics from The Ohio State University where she graduated in 2023. Alexa is originally from Cambridge Ohio. She joined Moot Court to develop her legal writing and oral advocacy skills. When she is not studying you can find her playing tennis, rock climbing, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Alexa is very excited to be a member of Moot Court and a member of the executive board!

Year & Program: 2L Full Time Student

Ethan Byrum served as a fellow on the American Bar Association Moot Court Competition team and is currently an advocate on the Constitutional Law team. Ethan received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University, where he graduated in 2015. He joined Moot Court for the opportunity to develop and hone his legal writing and oral advocacy skills and would love to work in appeals in his professional career.  When he is not doing “Law School,” you can find him with his family and friends. Ethan is very excited to be a member of Moot Court and a member of the executive board!

Year & Program: 2L Full Time Student

Jonathan Cowan served as a fellow on the Constitution Moot Court team and is currently a member on the Spring Mock Trial Team. Jonathan received an Associates of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology and a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Political Science and a Minor in Political Science from Wilmington University, where he graduated in 2021. Before attending Capital Law school Jonathan served and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2023. He loved being a fellow for the Constitutional Law team and is excited to learn new skills from Mock Trial in the Spring. Currently he is a legal intern for the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office Civil Division, and in his free time he is most likely watching sports.

Year & Program: 3L Full Time Student

Abigail Adams, 3L, became involved with Moot Court as a 1L fellow for the ABA team. As a 2L, she competed in NYC with the labor and employment moot court team, where she received “best oralist” for her petitioner argument. Abigail has worked in the litigation department at Schiff & Associates as a law clerk and at Frost, Brown, Todd as a summer associate. Abigail held the role of Associate Justice of Competitions last year as well. She is excited to continue the law school’s reputation of hosting successful competitions for undergraduate and law students.

Year & Program: 3L Full Time Student

Cameron is a 3L from Lebanon, Ohio. Prior to attending law school, he received a B.A. in Political Science through the Accelerated 3+3 Law Program at Capital University where he graduated summa cum laude. As a 2L he competed in the NYU Immigration Law Competition and now serves as an Associate Justice of Competitions on Capital University's Moot Court Executive Board. Cameron has worked as a legal intern at the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office and hopes to continue working in public service after graduating next spring. Cameron enjoys reading and spending time as a Young Life Capernaum Leader in central Columbus.

Year & Program: 2L Part Time Student 

My name is Brittany Estrada and I am a 2L at Capital University Law School. I attended Capital University where I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in History/Integrated Social Studies. I have worked as a Legal Intern with both the Franklin County Public Defenders Office as well as the Franklin County Prosecutors Office, Criminal Division, and am currently externing with the Supreme Court of Ohio. Prior to that, I was a public school teacher in Colorado Springs, CO where I taught 9th-12th grade History. This is my second year on Mock Trial and I'm excited to see what we will accomplish!

Year & Program: 3L Full Time Student

Why Moot Court/Mock Trial?

I am Chacyra Thompson, a full-time 3L student. My decision to attend law school was driven by a desire to assist others through advocacy. Participation in Moot Court has been and remains instrumental in honing the skills necessary for this purpose. Post-graduation, I aspire to apply these competencies in the practice of either transactional or criminal law.