Ward Coaches Northwestern Law Team to Victory at 2025 AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorney Nicolette A. Ward helped coach four J.D. candidates who reigned as Chicago region champs of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). This team, comprised of Angela E. Cifarelli, Caroline Kulits, Bridget Maston, and Farah Mavrakis, representing Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, will advance to the national finals in Atlanta, Georgia, in April.
AAJ hosts the STAC annually to showcase the top future trial lawyers. Regional Tournaments are held across the country, and the two winning teams from each region then compete in the National Finals. This tournament is one of the premier trial advocacy competitions in the country. Learn more about STAC.
AAJ has members worldwide and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates in diverse areas of trial advocacy. The organization provides lawyers with the information and professional support needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system. Learn more about AAJ.
Nicolette A. Ward is an associate at the firm's Chicago office. She currently represents hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in medical negligence cases. Nicolette also manages all stages of litigation in general tort and product liability matters throughout Illinois. Learn more about Nicolette and her practice.
