Alumni Weekend
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Last Updated: Aug 31, 2026, 04:03 PM
Join Us For Alumni Weekend
November 12th – 14th, 2026
Join alumni, judges, students, faculty, and friends of SIU Simmons Law School for a weekend celebrating our outstanding alumni and the 35th Annual National Health Law Moot Court Competition. Throughout the weekend, attendees can choose from a variety of networking, educational, and social events designed to fit individual schedules and interests. Whether you join us for one event or the entire weekend, we invite you to reconnect, engage, and celebrate the SIU Law community.
About the Competition
Celebrating its 35th year, the National Health Law Moot Court Competition brings together 26 law school teams from across the country to compete in one of the nation's premier health law advocacy competitions. Hosted by SIU Simmons Law School, the competition provides students with invaluable appellate advocacy experience while connecting them with judges, alumni, and health law practitioners from across the nation.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, November 12
Welcome Back to Carbondale
2:00–5:00 p.m. | Open House/Building Tours
4:00–5:00 p.m. | CLE Program
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Legal Services for Health Care Professionals: Why the Same Rules Don’t Apply
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Christina Kuta ('03), Shareholder, Roetzel & Andress, Chicago
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5:00–6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Friday, November 13
National Health Law Moot Court Competition
Preliminary Rounds
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- 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
12:00–2:00 p.m. | Alumni & Judges Lunch
5:00–7:00 p.m. | Alumni Happy Hour at Oakland Station
Saturday, November 14
Competition Rounds
- Quarterfinals – 9:00 a.m.
- Semifinals – 11:00 a.m.
- Third-Place Round – 2:00 p.m.
- Closing Round – 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Events
8:00–10:00 a.m. | Coffee & Connections
1:00-3:00 p.m. | Afternoon at the Winery
1:00 p.m. | Saluki Football Game
4:00 p.m. | Health Law Moot Court Closing Round
Awards & Closing Celebration
- Championship round
- Awards presentation