GULF BREEZE, FL – Each week for the past five months, Jason W. Peterson, a trial lawyer at Clark Partington, has dedicated his time to coaching students on the Gulf Breeze Middle School Mock Trial team. Along with GBMS teachers Mike Rodgerson (6th grade Science) and Christina Cornelius (6th grade Language Arts), Jason helped prepare the team for a competitive district-wide Mock Trial competition, which took place earlier this week and resulted in a victory as their team secured first place in the district!
Each October, Florida Southern College provides middle schools across the state with a mock case, either civil or criminal, to prepare for trial simulation; and when this year’s case was released, Mr. Rodgerson, who also serves as the Mock Trial Club sponsor, approached Jason to ask for his help. Without hesitation, Jason eagerly agreed to share his time and talents, and his involvement in the program has been particularly meaningful, as he is a Gulf Breeze Middle School alum himself.
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with such talented and driven kids,” said Peterson. “While we may have some budding lawyers in the group, the skills they learn through Mock Trial will transfer to any career they choose.”
Clark Partington is proud to have attorneys like Jason who invest in their communities and help shape the future leaders of tomorrow.
…And a special Your Honor-able mention: When the competition’s judge fell ill at the 11th hour, litigation attorney and certified mediator Scott Remington—son of the retired Honorable Thomas Remington—stepped in to serve. Thank you, Scott!