Our 2025-2026 Executive Board!

Hayley NaDell – President

Hi, I’m Hayley NaDell and I am a senior 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 8th year doing mock trial! My plans after I graduate are to go to law school and end up in a 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 in college so far. I cannot wait to serve as President and help lead this team to another year of great success. H2PMT! 

Grace Cuevas – Vice President

Hi! My name is Grace Cuevas, and I am a senior in the Frederick Honors College studying Politics and Philosophy with a minor in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society. I am from the Lehigh Valley, PA, and this will be my 8th year doing mock trial! After my time at Pitt, I am excited to attend law school and pursue my dream of becoming a trial attorney. Outside of mock trial, I love singing, thrifting, listening to music, and going 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 excited to serve as Vice President this season! H2MPT! 

Dane Huggler – Business Manager

Hi! My name is Dane Huggler, and I am a sophomore majoring in accounting, with a certificate in international business and a minor in political science (international relations concentration). I am from Scranton, PA, yes, the Electric City, and this is now my 6th year doing mock trial! During my time at Pitt, I hope to study abroad in London, where I will intern at a law firm while taking classes. After undergraduate, I intend to go to law school to hopefully become an international business attorney! Outside of mock trial, I love to play volleyball, the cello, and explore Pittsburgh with my friends! I have met some of my closest friends through this organization, and I could not imagine my freshman year without PMT. I can not wait to serve as Business Manager for the 2025-2026 season! As always, FBGB and H2PMT!

Ryan Powers – Tournament Director

Hi! My name is Ryan Powers, and I am a junior studying History and Political science. I am from right here in Pittsburgh and this is my 5th year doing mock trial. After I graduate, I hope to attend law school and become an attorney. When I am not mocking, I like to play tennis, watch low quality tv shows, and enjoy the outdoors. PMT has been such a wonderful part of my time at college and has introduced me to the coolest people. I am so excited to serve as Tournament Director this year! 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.