Our 2024-2025 Executive Board!

Grace Cuevas – President

Hi! My name is Grace! I am a junior in the Frederick Honors College with a double major in Politics and Philosophy and Law, Criminal Justice, and Society. I am originally from the Lehigh Valley, PA, and this will be my 7th year doing mock trial. I plan to go to law school to pursue my dream of becoming a trial attorney. Outside of mock trial, I love to sing, play a multitude of instruments, and go on adventures with friends. This organization has given me everything- fantastic legal experience, unforgettable memories, and some of my best friends in the whole world. I am so honored and excited to serve as President this season! H2PMT!

Hayley NaDell – Vice President

Hi, I’m Hayley! I am a junior at Pitt double majoring in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Law, Criminal Justice and Society. I originally am from Penn Township, PA, and this upcoming year will be my 7th year doing mock trial! My future plans are to attend law school and to enter a fulfilling career that I am passionate about. I love all things mock trial, but I also enjoy other things like creating different types of art and listening to all kinds of music. Pitt Mock Trial has brought me some of my best memories and best friends so far, and I cannot wait to spend another year helping to lead this amazing team. H2PMT!

Maria Ionno – Business Manager

Hey!! My name is Maria. I am a sophomore in the Frederick Honors College with a double major in Politics and Philosophy and Law, Criminal Justice, and Society. I am from the great state of Ohio, and I have loved getting to explore Pittsburgh throughout the school year! This upcoming season will be my fourth year of participating in mock trial. Like most college students I constantly debate my future plans; however, I am planning on attending law school and becoming a criminal defense attorney. Outside of school, I love traveling, trying new food scenes, and I am an avid New York Times mini games guru. I am beyond excited to represent Pitt Mock Trial this year as our team’s business manager. Hail 2 Pitt Mock Trial!!

Bobby Evans – Tournament Director

Hi, my name is Bobby and I am a junior studying Political Science and History. I am originally from Bucks County, PA (go birds!), and this upcoming season will be my sixth year doing mock trial. After undergrad, I plan to go to law school and eventually practice civil rights or constitutional law. Outside of mock, I enjoy lifting weights, spending time outdoors, and making unfunny letterboxd reviews. I can’t wait to serve as PMT’s Tourney Director for our upcoming season! H2PMT.

Devyn Lisi – Coach

Devyn joined Pitt Mock Trial as a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, where she competed as a member of the A-team, making it to the Opening Round Championships.  Following graduation from Pitt, she attended law school at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University (formerly Duquesne University School of Law). While a law student, she began coaching Pitt’s Mock Trial Team, recently becoming head coach.Devyn competed in three national trial competitions in law school, placing second at the Regional Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition her third year.  Currently, Devyn works as an associate attorney at Massa Butler Giglione & Dirlam, where she specializes in representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and personal injury litigation.  Devyn recently began teaching a course on trial advocacy to undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.