Carter joined W&L Mock Trial in 2023-2024 as a first-year, and quickly developed a dedication to the team as an attorney. For the 2024-2025 season, Carter was elected Vice President of External Affairs and was re-elected for the 2025-2026 season. Following a season as an attorney and expert witness and with awards at the Norfolk Regionals and Greenville ORCS, Gleason was elected President for the 2026-2027 season. Prior to attending W&L, Carter competed in four years of high school mock trial on the Marquette High School Mock Trial Team in St. Louis, MO, serving as President for two years and making three State-level appearances.

Individual Awards

2026 Greenville Opening Round Championship Series, All-National Outstanding Attorney (∆ 23)
2026 Norfolk Regional, All-Regional Outstanding Witness (∆ 18)
2026 Blue Jay, Outstanding Witness (∆ 19)
2025 Colonial Classic, Outstanding Witness (∆ 28)
2025 Mocky Top, Outstanding Attorney (∏ 17)