My name is Jonathan Freedman. I am a lawyer, and while I did not debate in high school, I have been judging Varsity Public Forum for three years, and JV Public Forum for two years prior to that. If I can't understand you, I can't flow for you, so please speak slowly, clearly and loudly. No spreading, please. I judge tech over truth, so I won't argue for you. It helps me to flow your speech if you give me an off time roadmap, so please do so. If you have any questions, ask me before the round starts.

I know things like theory and kritiks are starting to show up in PF, but I am probably not the right judge for that kind of argument. I will only vote on the substance of the resolution.

Did PF in high school for 3 years, so very convinced by evidence and fleshing out impacts towards the end of a round. Moderate guy, pretty lenient as a judge as long as you’re respectful towards your opponent(s). Try to be as flow as I can but if you convince me you convince me, that’s the fun of debate. I’ll take what you say, no matter how ridiculous, and weigh it as long as you tell me to and your opponent doesn’t destroy it.