The AMCA Board

Board of Governors

Executive Cabinet

The Board of Governors is the governing body of the American Moot Court Association. They are responsible for overseeing all corporate powers and managing the affairs of AMCA, including the drafting and selection of case problems for competitions, electing officers, and establishing policies and procedures. Additionally, the Board can delegate certain powers to the Executive Cabinet, except for specific reserved powers such as amending the bylaws, approving budgets, and making final decisions on key governance matters​​.

The Executive Cabinet of the AMCA is a special standing committee consisting of seven members elected by the Board of Governors from among its own members. This cabinet assumes general supervision of the AMCA’s business and affairs. It is empowered to establish, amend, and interpret tournament rules and other policies, facilitate the drafting and selection of case problems, oversee day-to-day operations, and undertake strategic planning, among other duties​.

Meet the Board

  • Michael Walsh

    PRESIDENT

    2016 - Present

  • John Rudisill

    VICE PRESIDENT

    2019 - 2020; 2023 - Present

  • Christopher Budzisz

    SECRETARY

    2023 - Present

  • Benjamin Rathsam

    TREASURER

    2025 - Present

  • Lewis Ringel

    EXECUTIVE CABINET

    2006 - Present

  • Gina Wallace

    EXECUTIVE CABINET

    2012 - Present

  • Barry Pyle

    EXECUTIVE CABINET

    2019 - Present

  • Andrew Sommerman

    CO-FOUNDER

    2003 - Present

  • Paul Weizer

    PAST PRESIDENT 2003 - 2010

    2003 - Present

  • Scott Shimkus

    2022 - Present

  • Peter Kamakawiwoole

    2025 - Present

  • Nino Monea

    2025 - Present

  • Kevin Lorentz

    2025 - Present

  • Caitlin Wood

    2025 - Present

Emeriti Board Members

  • John O'Donnell

    PRESIDENT 2019-2022

  • Kimi KIng

    BOARD MEMBER: 2003-2025

  • Mark Weaver

    BOARD MEMBER: 2004-2018

    PRESIDENT 2016-2018

  • Paul Weizer, 2003-2010

    Frank Guliuzza 2010-2016     

    Mark Weaver, 2016-2018                  

    John O’Donnell, 2019-2022  

  • Mike Walsh, 2019-2022

    Sue Johnson, 2022-2024

    Lori Rieckelman, 2024-2026

  • Kinzie Craig Hall

    Peter Kamakawiwoole

    Alexandra Lohman

    Kevin Lorentz

    Aideen Grano Mikelson

    Nino Monea

    John O’Donnell

    Ben Rathsam

    Lori Rieckelman

    Caitlin Wood