Executive Board
Sarah Kohan, President, Class of 2018
Sarah is a senior at Gonzaga, majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Originally from Tri-Cities, Washington, Sarah joined mock trial after her less-better-looking brother graduated and ended his mock trial run.
She enjoys weiner dogs, wine, and puzzles in her free time. You can also find her binge-watching Grey's Anatomy.
Kurt Wohlers, Vice President, Class of 2019
Kurt is a Philosophy and Communication Studies major. He hails from La Center, WA (Population 3000), and enjoys all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Kurt plans on becoming a criminal defense attorney and hopes to one day work with the Innocence Project.
Sharon Maher, Tournament Director, Class of 2018
Sharon is a junior, pursuing a degree in International Relations and Political Science, with a minor in Spanish. Originally from Moraga, California, Sharon competed in high school mock trial and Youth and Government. In the little free time she has (because mock trial is her life), Sharon likes to play bass and guitar with a local band.
Joe Parry, Treasurer, Class of 2020
Joe is a sophomore at Gonzaga, pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (with hopefully a philosophy minor). He is on eof the few East Coast students at the school. He comes from a small town south of Boston, where he loves spending time with family, going to the beach or on the boat, going out for breakfast.
When Joe isn't working on mock trial, he is usually playing volleyball or hanging out in Hemmingson. He is also avid about puns and dad jokes.
Elli Williams, Secretary, Class of 2018
Elli is a senior at Gonzaga, pursuing a degree in Political Science. She is from Puyallup, WA, just outside of Seattle. After graduating at the end of this year, she plans to attend law school and become a prosecutor.
Coaches
Dr. Vik Gumbhir
Head Coach
Dr. Gumbhir is an associate professor of sociology and criminology. He teaches a variety of courses, including Research Methods, Social Issues in Film, Social History of Rock and Roll, and Inequality, Crime, and Urban Life. Dr. Gumbhir was a former assistant coach of the Gonzaga Mock Trial program and has returned to the program as the interim Head Coach. He specializes in speaking and presenting and witness development.
David Bingaman, Esq.
Assistant Coach
David is a licensed attorney with over a decade of experience. He is also is the founder of Northwest Corporate Counsel, which provides corporate counsel to various local businesses. Dave has experience as an attorney, former mock trial participant, and coach.
Daisy Tran, Esq.
Consulting Coach
Daisy is a licensed attorney and former public defender. She has experience as an attorney, mocker, and coach. She mocked for Gonzaga from 2004 - 2007, and has over eight years of coaching experience.
Prior to joining Gonzaga's coaching staff, she coached EWU's mock trial team for three seasons. After coaching five seasons with Gonzaga, Daisy is taking a break to focus on her studies, but will continue to offer assistance for tournaments and for the website.
While coaching the program, you'd often find her taking photos at competitions or carrying the program's snack bag. She has two pet rabbits and is an avid blackjack player.