Site Coordinators
Site Coordinators are the backbone of the Regional competitions in early February. Both prior to, and during, the day of the event, they oversee and organize the behind-the-scenes logistics of the competition. Their service includes recruiting and directing the site volunteers, arranging refreshments for volunteers, setting up the courthouse, registering teams, assisting the tabulation staff, dealing with issues that arise, and much more. Site Coordinators are vital partners with the Regional Coordinators in every aspect of the day, ensuring that our students and observers have a fun and memorable experience.
We deeply appreciate the investment of these volunteers, for without their efforts, the program would not be possible. Thank you!
Fayetteville
Tanja Shurling. Tanja is a paralegal at Britton Law.
Leeann Brigman.
Gastonia
Annie Gray. Annie is currently a paralegal for the law firm of Maginnis Howard in Charlotte, NC which she joined last year. She was previously a paralegal for a personal injury firm in South Carolina for 12 years. This is her first year as Gastonia Site Coordinator.
Hendersonville
Melani Rittersdorf. Melani is a paralegal at the Law Office of Stephen P. Lindsay.
Hickory
May Lo. May is an administrative assistant at The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, P.C. Prior to her current position, she served as a program manager for Teen Court, and helped set up mock trials for middle school and high school students in the eastern part of the state.
High Point
Grace Lay. Grace Lay graduated from Clemson University in 2015 with a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. In December 2018 she obtained her law degree from Elon University School of Law. Learn more at https://cordellcordell.com/attorneys/grace-lay/
Hillsborough
Patti Clapper. Patti is the sole paralegal for family law cases at Poyner Spruill, LLP. She obtained her Certified Paralegal designation from NALA with a specialty in Civil Litigation and has also obtained her NC Certified Paralegal designation through the NC State Bar. She has served as NCMTP Site Coordinator for over 15 years.
Raleigh
Amanda Miller. Amanda has been working as a paralegal in North Carolina since 2001. She has a bachelors degree in Business from East Carolina University and a Paralegal Program Certificate from Meredith College. She also volunteers as a Guardian Ad Litem that helps with youths in the Johnston County DSS system. She has volunteered for the mock trial program in the Raleigh region since 2012.
Salisbury
Connie Cassatt. Connie is Victim Services Coordinator at the District Attorney’s Office in Davidson County. She previously worked as a paralegal at Crumley Roberts for 20 years. She worked in the firm’s litigation department and served as the firm’s mock trial coordinator. She also served as Administrative Assistant to the CEO/President. She is a Certified North Carolina paralegal. This is her first year as Salisbury Site Coordinator.
Alicia Coggins. Alicia has an MBA from Liberty University and completed the paralegal program at Greensboro College. She is preparing to take the NC Paralegal Certification Exam in October. This is her first year as Salisbury Site Coordinator.
Wilmington
Catherine Holland. Catherine is a litigation paralegal at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP. She graduated from Carteret Community College in 2015 with her Associate Degree of Applied Science in Paralegal Technology. Prior to that, Catherine attended Rutgers University and played college volleyball. She has worked as a paralegal in several different areas of law but enjoys trial work the most. She has served as NCMTP Site Coordinator for 3 years.