Delaware Law Team Wins 38th Annual Domenick L. Gabrielli National Family Law Moot Court Competition
Delaware Law School is proud to announce that one of its interscholastic moot court teams has won the 38th Annual Domenick L. Gabrielli National Family Law Moot Court Competition hosted at Albany Law School March 6–7, 2026. The team, which consisted of Ethan Adams, Jacob Shobe, and Marisa Miraglia, earned first place after two days of rigorous advocacy against competitors from across the country.
Two Delaware Law teams participated in this year’s competition. The winning team of Adams, Shobe, and Miraglia was joined by teammates Zakariyya Allen, Collin Henry, and Gabi Umstead who also represented the law school with distinction. The teams were coached by Associate Professor Leslie Johnson and Professor John Culhane, whose guidance and preparation were instrumental to the students’ success.
The Gabrielli Competition is one of the nation’s premier family law moot court events, drawing 28 teams from law schools nationwide. Delaware Law’s victory adds to the school’s strong history at the Gabrielli Competition, securing the champion title in 2023 and 2013. The Moot Court Honor Society continues to demonstrate the strength of Delaware Law’s advocacy training and the dedication of its student advocates.