This fund was established in 1995 by Coker, Schickel, Sorensen and Posgay, P.A. to support the University of Florida Law Trial Team program.

Coker, Schickel, Sorensen and Posgay, P.A. is a full-service trial practice firm in Jacksonville, FL that was formed in 1976.

Howard Coker is president and a founding partner of the firm. He earned a bachelor’s degree bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1969 and a juris doctorate in 1971, both from the University of Florida.

Jake Schickel is also a founding partner of the law firm. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1970 and a juris doctorate in 1972, both from the University of Florida.

Charles Sorensen became a partner at Coker, Schickel, Sorensen and Posgay, P.A in 1986. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1972 and a juris doctorate in 1975, both from Mercer University.

Matthew Posgay is also a firm partner. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1991 and a juris doctorate in 1994, both from the University of Florida.

Trial Team is a co-curricular organization that helps prepare students for trial practices. Prominent lawyers and judges preside over the competitions and critique student performances.