Ellen A. (Nell) Hennessy Employee Benefits Moot Court Competition

About the Competition

We are pleased to announce that the Columbus School of Law will sponsor and host the Ninth Annual Ellen A. (Nell) Hennessy Moot Court Competition with the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel on March 6-7, 2026.

Named in memory of Nell Hennessy—a fearless advocate for the rights of employee benefit plan participants and retirees—this unique competition promotes and recognizes the finest oral and written advocacy on critical issues in employee benefits appellate litigation. 

Registration is now open. Click here to register.

Date and Location of Competition:

• Friday-Saturday, March 6-7, 2026
  
  
• Location: The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. 

Competition Documentation:

1. Complaint
2. Decision
3. Bench Memorandum
4. Brief Scoring Rubric
5. Oral Argument Scoring Rubric

Program Contact:

• Columbus School of Law: Moot Court Vice Chancellor, Trenton Shook, at: shookt@cua.edu.