Thursday Thought: Reflections on the 2016 IL Competition

Posted By Elaine Owen, Sep 29, 2016

On September 24, 2015, the King Hall Negotiations Team hosted the Fifth Annual 1L Negotiation Competition at the UC Davis School of Law.

Students negotiated in teams of two. The teams were evaluated by members of KHNT, all of whom are second-year and third-year law students. Following two preliminary rounds, the four highest-scoring teams advanced to the third and final round. Selecting finalists proved difficult, as many skilled negotiators participated in this year's competition. Prior to the competition, students participated in a series of workshops and simulations geared towards helping them learn how to prepare for a negotiation.

The King Hall Negotiations Team congratulates the two winning teams, Priyam Desai '19 & Kim Angulo '19 and Alejandro Marin '19 & Stefan Weidemann '19, as well as finalists Ellen Simmons '19 & Molly Miram '19 and Dina Dimirjian '19  & Carina Novell '19.

The Negotiations Honors Board commends the entire Negotiations Team for its efforts administering this competition. Under the leadership of President Olivia FIlbrant '17, Internal Competitions Chairs Moji Majikodunmi '18 & Bianca Rodriquez '18, and Research Chair John Miller '17, the team planned a truly memorable event. KHNT extends its sincerest appreciation to Professor Donna Shestowsky, faculty advisor, for her steadfast commitment to the Negotiations Team. KHNT also thanks the dean's office for generously funding this event, and extends gratitude to all competitors for making the competition a memorable, didactic experience.