Future lawyers

Members of the Newton High School mock trial team celebrate their recent tournament success with Andrew A. Fraser, Esq., (left), partner, and Lauren D. McFadden, Esq. , associate, of Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP, in Sparta. The two lawyers coached the team for the second consecutive year, meeting with the students for about three hours, two to three times a week. They declared the group of veteran and new team members “extremely bright and talented.” The team made it to the semifinals and later celebrated at a party at the Homestead Restaurant hosted by the law firm. (Photo provided)