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
New lead for the Intellectual Property (IP) Academy.
Alvin Washington
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center, providing vision and support for the Academies.
Aysha Spencer
Kirkland & Ellis
Contributor to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Dan Hoang
AbbVie
Co-lead of the Intellectual Property (IP) Academy, providing specialized training in IP law.
Darnell Clayborn
AbbVie
Lead of the Deal Academy, focusing on transactional law and deal-making processes.
Eric Berman
AbbVie
New sponsor supporting the Academies.
Jason Burke
AbbVie
Co-lead of the Trial Academy, a 3-day immersive trial advocacy program for law students, hosted by AbbVie in partnership with Kirkland & Ellis.
Jenny Ballard
Led a team of 20 actors to create an authentic courtroom environment for the Trial Academy.
John Pierre
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center, providing vision and support for the Academies.
Jon Kelley
Kirkland & Ellis
Contributor to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Kevin Bolds
IT Lead at AbbVie
IT Lead at AbbVie, contributing to the technical aspects of the Academies.
Marcus Beasley
AbbVie
Lead of the Compliance Academy, emphasizing legal compliance and regulatory affairs.
Marla Dickerson
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center
Chancellor at Southern University Law Center, providing vision and support for the Academies.
Natalie Erickson
AbbVie
Representative at the eDiscovery Academy, focusing on electronic discovery processes and technologies.
Nerissa Naidu
AbbVie
New lead for the Compliance Academy.
Nithya Mathai
AbbVie
Co-lead of the Trial Academy, a 3-day immersive trial advocacy program for law students, hosted by AbbVie in partnership with Kirkland & Ellis.
Perry Siatis
General Counsel at AbbVie
General Counsel at AbbVie, whose vision and sponsorship from the start made the Academies possible.
Sierra Elizabeth
Kirkland & Ellis
Contributor to the Trial Academy, providing intensive hands-on training to law students.
Sonali Srivastava
AbbVie
Co-lead of the Intellectual Property (IP) Academy, providing specialized training in IP law.
Tracie Bryant
Kirkland & Ellis
Contributor 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