The Duquesne University School of Law’s arbitration team won the regional championships hosted Nov. 21 and 22 at the University.

Teams from across the country, including Pace, Villanova and the universities of South Dakota and Toledo participated.

Members of the winning Duquesne team were Julie M. Katz, Eve M. Tasios, Abigail L. Marusic and Keaton Carr.  Coaches were alumni Sarah Andrews, 2006, and Chris Borsani, 2007, and faculty advisor is Professor Al Peláez. Two other Duquesne teams were semi-finalists in the competition, with the same advisor and coaches.

The championship team will compete in the national finals at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, Calif., in January 2010.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 5:05 pm and is filed under Academics & Programs, Student & Alumni Achievements.