For almost three decades, ACLM has stood as a stalwart supporter and sponsor of the esteemed National Health Law Moot Court Competition. Since 1995, we’ve proudly co-sponsored this prestigious event, offering law students a gateway to the intricate intersection of healthcare and law, where advocacy meets innovation.
Since its inception in 1992, the National Health Law Moot Court Competition has been the premier platform for students to dive deep into complex legal scenarios within the healthcare sector. It’s a journey of discovery, where participants not only enhance their advocacy skills but also gain a profound understanding of the critical issues shaping our healthcare landscape.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our invaluable partner, Southern Illinois University School of Law, for their unwavering dedication to hosting and nurturing this intellectual battleground. Together, we’ve fostered an environment where legal excellence thrives and where the next generation of legal luminaries is born.
At ACLM, our mission is clear: to advance scholarship, advocacy, and education in legal medicine. The National Health Law Moot Court Competition embodies this mission, serving as a beacon of excellence and a testament to our unwavering commitment to advance legal medicine in academia.
32nd Annual National Health Law Moot Court Competition at Southern Illinois University (SIU), November 1-2, 2024. Winners and final round judges (from left): Garrett Wolf and Caity Greenspun (Loyola University of Chicago), champion and best brief; Prof. Eugene Basanta, Healthcare Professor of Law Emeritus, SIU School of Law, and ACLM Honorary Fellow; Dr. Michael Vinluan, ACLM President; Prof. Angela Upchurch, Acting Dean and Professor of Law, SIU School of Law; Michael Cooper and Savannah Wallace (Texas A&M University), runner-up.
31st Annual National Health Law Moot Court Competition at Southern Illinois University (SIU), November 3-4, 2023. Winners and final round judges (sitting from left): Cameron Hekkert and Michelle Sutton (Texas Tech University School of Law); Zahrah Kahn and Emma Goodman-Fish (Loyola University Chicago School of Law), champion; (standing from left): SIU School of Law Dean Camille Davidson; Dr. Eli Avila, ACLM President; Judge Judy Cates, Illinois Appellate Court Justice District: 5; Chief Judge Laura K. Grandy, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Illinois.
