Second Annual Emerald City Open
Seattle, Washington • December 2011
The University of Washington hosted the Second Annual Emerald City Open
on the weekend of December 3-4. Both UW teams finished with records of
7-1, earning them 1st and 2nd Place. The teams enjoyed eight superb
rounds against teams from Arizona, Colorado, Eastern Washington, Fresno
State, Gonzaga, Washington State and Westminster. In addition to placing
its teams 1st and 2nd, the UW took home the most individual accolades
out of any program in attendance. Congratulations to Alex Crown, Russell
Pharr, Brent Powell, Stephan Yhann and Shannon Zylstra for their
award-winning performances.
We would like to recognize the people who made this tournament a success. Special thanks go to Dean Kellye Testy, Kim Eckstein and the entire UW Law School staff for allowing us to host in the beautiful William H. Gates Hall for a second year. We also thank all of the local attorneys and judges who generously volunteered their time throughout the weekend. Finally, thank you to our Tournament Director, Taylor Larson, our Tabulation Directors, Steven Taylor, Esq. and Erin Coltrera, and Ms. Anne Norton for their invaluable contributions to the success of this event.
We would like to recognize the people who made this tournament a success. Special thanks go to Dean Kellye Testy, Kim Eckstein and the entire UW Law School staff for allowing us to host in the beautiful William H. Gates Hall for a second year. We also thank all of the local attorneys and judges who generously volunteered their time throughout the weekend. Finally, thank you to our Tournament Director, Taylor Larson, our Tabulation Directors, Steven Taylor, Esq. and Erin Coltrera, and Ms. Anne Norton for their invaluable contributions to the success of this event.
Individual Awards
Alex Crown Outstanding Attorney (20 π)
Russell Pharr Outstanding Witness (18 ∆)
Brent Powell Outstanding Attorney (17 ∆)
Stephan Yhann Outstanding Attorney (19 ∆)
Shannon Zylstra Outstanding Attorney (17 ∆)
Russell Pharr Outstanding Witness (18 ∆)
Brent Powell Outstanding Attorney (17 ∆)
Stephan Yhann Outstanding Attorney (19 ∆)
Shannon Zylstra Outstanding Attorney (17 ∆)
Tabulation Summary
Team 1194 7-1, First Place
Round 1 • Defense v. Westminster • W +36, W +13 Round 2 • Prosecution v. Gonzaga C • W +6, W +12 Round 3 • Defense v. Eastern Washington • W +12, W +7 Round 4 • Prosecution v. Colorado A • W +3, L -10 |
Team 1195 7-1, Second Place
Round 1 • Prosecution v. Fresno State • W +11, W +5 Round 2 • Defense v. Washington State B • W +34, W +30 Round 3 • Prosecution v. Arizona • W +7, L -2 Round 4 • Defense v. Washington State A • W +7, W +19 |