Joshua J. Leckrone, Esq. - Head Coach and Adviser
Josh is a 2002 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a 2005 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He competed for four years as an undergraduate on UC's Mock Trial Team. As a mocker, Josh earned two All Region Outstanding Attorney awards ('00 & '02) and an All Region Outstanding Witness award ('01). While in law school, Josh was a member of the Moot Court Board. He has been coaching mock trial at the collegiate level for 21 years. Josh is a member of the American Mock Trial Association's Board of Directors, where he serves as Chair of the Site Selection and Host Subcommittee and resident color commentator. He is a Partner at the law firm of Walters Richardson, PLLC where he specializes in insurance defense litigation.
Josh is a 2002 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a 2005 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He competed for four years as an undergraduate on UC's Mock Trial Team. As a mocker, Josh earned two All Region Outstanding Attorney awards ('00 & '02) and an All Region Outstanding Witness award ('01). While in law school, Josh was a member of the Moot Court Board. He has been coaching mock trial at the collegiate level for 21 years. Josh is a member of the American Mock Trial Association's Board of Directors, where he serves as Chair of the Site Selection and Host Subcommittee and resident color commentator. He is a Partner at the law firm of Walters Richardson, PLLC where he specializes in insurance defense litigation.
Austin LiPuma, Esq. - Head Coach
Austin is a 2013 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a 2016 graduate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He competed for three years as an undergraduate on UC's Mock Trial Team. As a mocker, Austin earned two Outstanding Attorney Invitational awards. During law school he became a member of the Trial Practice and Moot Court programs. Upon joining Moot Court, Austin achieved both “Best Oral Advocate” and “Best Overall Score” distinctions. He went on to become Executive Director of the Moot Court Honor Board during his final year of law school. He is currently employed as an Associate at the law firm of Freking, Myers & Reul. This is Austin's 11th season coaching at the collegiate level.
Austin is a 2013 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a 2016 graduate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He competed for three years as an undergraduate on UC's Mock Trial Team. As a mocker, Austin earned two Outstanding Attorney Invitational awards. During law school he became a member of the Trial Practice and Moot Court programs. Upon joining Moot Court, Austin achieved both “Best Oral Advocate” and “Best Overall Score” distinctions. He went on to become Executive Director of the Moot Court Honor Board during his final year of law school. He is currently employed as an Associate at the law firm of Freking, Myers & Reul. This is Austin's 11th season coaching at the collegiate level.
Anna Sciarretti - Head Coach
Anna is a 2023 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences. She competed for four years on the University of Cincinnati’s Mock Trial Team. As a mocker, Anna was named an All- American Witness and earned four Outstanding Witness Invitational awards. This is Anna’s first season coaching at the collegiate level.
Anna is a 2023 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences. She competed for four years on the University of Cincinnati’s Mock Trial Team. As a mocker, Anna was named an All- American Witness and earned four Outstanding Witness Invitational awards. This is Anna’s first season coaching at the collegiate level.
Katherine E. Pridemore, Esq. - Coach Emeritus
For over 15 years, Katie Pridemore was a mainstay with University of Cincinnati Mock Trial, first as an undergraduate mocker and then as the head coach of the program. To say that UC Mock Trial would not be what it is today without Katie is an understatement. UC Mock Trial would not exist if not for Katie. For over 10 years, she directed the teams to unprecedented success and guided innumerable students to the practice of law. Katie stressed learning, having fun and competing the right way, over winning. She was UC's first ever representative on the American Mock Trial Association's Board of Directors. In 2008, Katie retired from coaching and turned over the program to Josh Leckrone, her former student, law clerk and Assistant Coach of 4 years, who ensures that her influence is still felt throughout the program. She is currently employed as the Juvenile Section Chief at the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office after having spent several years as a felony prosecutor, trying some of the highest profile cases in Cincinnati, Ohio.
For over 15 years, Katie Pridemore was a mainstay with University of Cincinnati Mock Trial, first as an undergraduate mocker and then as the head coach of the program. To say that UC Mock Trial would not be what it is today without Katie is an understatement. UC Mock Trial would not exist if not for Katie. For over 10 years, she directed the teams to unprecedented success and guided innumerable students to the practice of law. Katie stressed learning, having fun and competing the right way, over winning. She was UC's first ever representative on the American Mock Trial Association's Board of Directors. In 2008, Katie retired from coaching and turned over the program to Josh Leckrone, her former student, law clerk and Assistant Coach of 4 years, who ensures that her influence is still felt throughout the program. She is currently employed as the Juvenile Section Chief at the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office after having spent several years as a felony prosecutor, trying some of the highest profile cases in Cincinnati, Ohio.
