Emotional Influence in the Courtroom: The Limits of Rule 403 and Ineffectiveness of Limiting Instructions  Before any evidence can be introduced in court, it must first meet the criteria for admissibility under specific rules under the Federal Rules of Evidence.[1]...

In the high-stakes world of trial advocacy, where every argument, piece of evidence, and courtroom strategy can make or break a case, whether you are trying mock cases or “real life” cases, there's one quality that stands out as a cornerstone of success: GRIT.   While...

The United States Constitutions  First Amendment guarantees individuals the right to free speech and free expression. When analyzing a First Amendment claim, the court must first look at whether it is a content based restriction or a content neutral restriction. If it...

In what seems to be a quest for justice, New York State embarked on a journey of reform, aiming to ensure fairness and equity in its legal system. But we must consider fairness for whom exactly? New York’s criminal justice system would soon face consequences that none...

Jurors perform a crucial role in the American criminal justice system. Individuals accused of a crime rely upon jurors for the protection of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, often when someone gets a letter telling them that they have been...

In January 2024, I was a competitor in the International Baseball Arbitration Competition. This competition was held at Tulane University.  In the banquet that followed the competition, which was held at the New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel in an art gallery,...

Trials do not always live up to the dramatic portrayals seen on television, and not all jurors are enthusiastic about their courtroom duties. On the other hand, serving as a juror could offer the unique opportunity to unwind and take a break from the usual work...

On November 18, 2023, Derek Romberg, Marc Bisogno, Steven Donofrio, and I (Colin Savino) competed on behalf of Haub Law Advocacy in the ABA Arbitration Competition regionals. We were coached by Kristen Mogavero. We thank her for all her time working with us to prepare...

With my previous successes, one would think I had overcome my fear of not being “good enough.”- that feeling of being an imposter. I should feel confident in being named the captain of  Haub Law’s team in the Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition- right? But...

On May 23rd, 2023, I landed in Reykjavík, Iceland to participate in a two week advocacy program. I stepped off of the plane into a country of blustering winds and freezing temperatures. Little did I know how much this country and the people I met there, would change...