Editor:

For the past 18 years, Mike Bloom has served as an attorney-coach of the Rhinelander High School Mock Trial team. During that time, the team has won the State Tournament 10 times, more than any other school in Wisconsin.

Our success is due, in large measure, to Mike’s outstanding legal expertise. During Mike’s time with the team, our students have always been well versed in the rules of evidence and courtroom procedure, and well prepared to argue both sides of a given case. Mike’s experience as a public defender, civil lawyer and district attorney has proven to be invaluable.

Mike is a person with strong moral convictions who is honest, hardworking, and dependable. In my opinion, he has the character, work ethic and experience to be an excellent circuit court judge.

Kathy Vick-Martini, Rhinelander
RHS Mock Trial Teacher Coach