On April 26, 2023, DIAL clinical student Claudia DeSalvo argued on behalf of Dylan Campbell before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. DeSalvo argued as good as the seasoned U.S. Department of Justice attorney that argued as our amici on behalf of the United States’ interest. Ms. DeSalvo vehemently argued that the ADA states that eligibility factors are required to be based on real risks and not merely speculation. It is extremely rare for a certified legal intern to argue before a federal appeals court, especially for a case of first impression in the United States. Ms. DeSalvo spent two months preparing to argue this appeal and knew the record of the case as well as the trial attorney in the District Court. The NSU law community rose to assist Ms. DeSalvo and participated in endless rounds of moot court sessions to ensure that she would feel comfortable in representing Mr. Campbell’s case. Ms. DeSalvo and her client prevailed.
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