About MYLAW

MYLAW is a 501(c)(3) educational organization that provides leadership, life skills, and civic awareness to Maryland youth through unique, real-world, law-related learning opportunities such as Mock Trial, Teen Court, and the Law Links Internship.

MYLAW was originally founded as the Citizenship Law Related Education Program in 1975 and incorporated in 1978. Since that time, it has functioned as the educational arm of the Maryland State Bar Association, with whom we work closely to host the High School Mock Trial Competition, as well as special initiatives including the annual Law Day event and Civics & Law Academies. CLREP rebranded in 2018 to MYLAW - Maryland Youth and the Law.

The Maryland State Department of Education has been a steadfast supporter of MYLaw, as our programs provide students real-world experiences that teach about the legal system and promote productive, responsible citizenship. MYLAW's Teen Court is supported by the Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Juvenile Services, Crane Family Foundation, and Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention as we seek to provide positive, educational alternatives to the juvenile justice system for Baltimore City youth.

A myriad of other supporters, including The Weinberg Foundation, Hirschhorn Foundation, France-Merrick Foundation, Bar Associations' Insurance Trust and more also provide critical support support each year.

Staff

​Shelley Brown
Executive Director
667-210-2518
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Shelane Bell
Baltimore City Teen Court,
​Social Worker 
​667-210-2520

Cynthia O'Neill
Statewide Programs
667-210-2517

Sonia Dowuona
​Baltimore City Programs
667-210-2519 
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Teresa Ginyard
Office Administrator
​667-210-2250

​Tom Breen
Accountant

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Our Supporters

Board of Directors

Administrative Office of the Courts
Baltimore City Bar Foundation
Baltimore City Foundation
​Baltimore City Sheriff's Office
Baltimore County Bar Foundation
Baltimore Gas & Electric
​Bar Associations' Insurance Trust
The Crane Family Foundation
​Department of Juvenile Services
Family League of Baltimore
France-Merrick Foundation
Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention
The Hirschhorn Foundation
Joyce E. Ognibene, in support of Mock Trial
Juvenile Justice Center
Law Day Campaign Donors​
​Maryland Bar Foundation
Maryland State Bar Association
Maryland State Department of Education
Mock Trial Campaign Donors
​Montgomery County Bar Foundation
​MSBA Board of Governors/ Hon. Keith Truffer (2018-19)
​Trials & Tribulations Donors
​The Weinberg Foundation
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Barry L. Gogel, Esq., Chairperson
Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston, LLC

Erik Atas, Esq., Vice Chair
Zirkin & Schmerling Law

Alice S. Chong, Esq., Treasurer
Attorney at Law​

Sara Arthur, Secretary
Arthur Law Group

Shane Alleyne
CareFirst

​Hon. Kathleen Chapman
Administrative Law Judge

Benjamin Garmoe, Esq.
Vernon & Fanshaw

Nicki Green Johnson, Esq.
Venable
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Gary Christopher Norman, Esq.
Attorney at Law

Stephen Pfaffenhauser
T. Rowe Price
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Deborah Lynne Potter, Esq.  
Potter Burnett Law

Hon. Mark F. Scurti, Immediate Past Chair
District Court, Baltimore City 

Hon. Diana A. E. Smith
District Court, Baltimore City