The AbbVie LOEC Trial Academy is an immersive, three-day trial advocacy program designed for law students. Organized by AbbVie in collaboration with Kirkland & Ellis, the academy aims to equip participants with practical courtroom skills through intensive, hands-on training.
Throughout the program, students engage in crafting compelling opening and closing statements, developing effective direct and cross-examinations, and mastering other essential trial techniques. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application, culminating in mock trials where participants can apply their learned skills in a simulated courtroom environment.
The academy also offers valuable networking opportunities, connecting students with experienced legal professionals, including attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis and other participating law firms. This interaction provides mentorship and insights into the legal profession, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Ideal for law students seeking to enhance their trial advocacy skills, the AbbVie LOEC Trial Academy offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing participants for successful careers in litigation.
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Speakers(20)
Alexander Lodge
AbbVie
Alexander Lodge is a professional at AbbVie who served as a new lead for the Intellectual Property (IP) Academy.
Alvin Washington
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
Alvin Washington is the Chancellor at Southern University Law Center, providing vision and support for the LOEC Academies.
Aysha Spencer
Kirkland & Ellis
Aysha Spencer is a professional at Kirkland & Ellis who contributed to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Dan Hoang
AbbVie
Dan Hoang is a professional at AbbVie who co-led the Intellectual Property (IP) Academy, focusing on IP law education for law students.
Darnell Clayborn
AbbVie
Darnell Clayborn is a professional at AbbVie who led the Deal Academy, providing education on deal-making and transactional law.
Eric Berman
AbbVie
Eric Berman is a professional at AbbVie who served as a new sponsor for the LOEC Academies.
Jason Burke
AbbVie
Jason Burke is a professional at AbbVie who co-led the Trial Academy, a 3-day immersive trial advocacy program for law students.
Jenny Ballard
Led a team of actors to create an authentic courtroom environment for the Trial Academy.
John Pierre
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
John Pierre is the Chancellor at Southern University Law Center, providing vision and support for the LOEC Academies.
Jon Kelley
Kirkland & Ellis
Jon Kelley is a professional at Kirkland & Ellis who contributed to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Kevin Bolds
IT Lead at AbbVie
Provided technical support and leadership during the Academies.
Marcus Beasley
AbbVie
Marcus Beasley is a professional at AbbVie who led the Compliance Academy, focusing on legal compliance education for law students.
Marla Dickerson
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
Marla Dickerson is the Chancellor at Southern University Law Center, providing vision and support for the LOEC Academies.
Natalie Erickson
AbbVie
Natalie Erickson represented AbbVie at the eDiscovery Academy and managed logistics and administrative details for the event.
Nerissa Naidu
AbbVie
Nerissa Naidu is a professional at AbbVie who served as a new lead for the Compliance Academy.
Nithya Mathai
AbbVie
Nithya Mathai is a professional at AbbVie who co-led the Trial Academy, a 3-day immersive trial advocacy program for law students.
Perry C. Siatis
General Counsel at AbbVie
Perry Siatis is the General Counsel at AbbVie, whose vision and sponsorship from the start made the LOEC Academies possible.
Sierra Elizabeth
Kirkland & Ellis
Sierra Elizabeth is a professional at Kirkland & Ellis who contributed to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Sonali Srivastava
AbbVie
Sonali Srivastava is a professional at AbbVie who co-led the Intellectual Property (IP) Academy, focusing on IP law education for law students.
Tracie Bryant
Kirkland & Ellis
Tracie Bryant is a professional at Kirkland & Ellis who contributed to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Event Details
- Date
- January 8-12, 2026
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States
- Southern University Law Center
- Audience
- Law students