We here at Case Mock Trial are excited to announce that Imokhai Okolo, a law student at the University of Akron, will be joining us as an assistant coach for the 2017-2018 season! To celebrate Imokhai joining the family, we asked him a few questions. Read the full interview below:
What do you do?
Imokhai: I'm a 1L law student at the University of Akron.
Where did you go for undergrad?
Imokhai: I went to Miami University in Ohio.
What is your favorite thing about mock trial?
Imokhai: Definitely the family aspect of mock trial. You get to build a family, travel the country with your friends, and have fun in college.
What roles did you mostly do when you were competing?
Imokhai: I was an opening attorney and a character witness.
What are you most excited about for this upcoming season?
Imokhai: Really coaching in general; it'll be good to be in a different role not competing but coaching.
How would you describe your coaching style?
Imokhai: Dedicated. High expectations. Brutal honesty. And just fun.
What are some of your long-term career aspirations?
Imokhai: I'd like to be a litigator and then eventually a judge.
Rapid Fire Section:
Bowties or neckties?
Imokhai: Bowties.
Describe your style as a mock trialer in three adjectives.
Imokhai: Casual, fun, entertaining.
Black suits or navy?
Imokhai: Navy.