Law students play role in Supreme Court victory in landmark Cuba property case
Contributing to a Supreme Court brief demonstrates how University of Miami School of Law students make meaningful contributions to complex, real-world cases.
New faculty member Thomas Kadri explores the legal challenges of the digital age
Bringing global academic training and policy experience, Thomas Kadri joins the School of Law to teach Criminal Law and Torts while researching how law responds to evolving digital harms.
Driving excellence in insolvency litigation: Brett M. Amron, J.D. ’98
Co-founder of South Florida litigation firm Bast Amron LLP, Brett M. Amron credits Miami Law’s rigorous preparation and Litigation Skills program for shaping his career, while giving back as a mentor and key alumni-employer partner.
Where law, business, and creativity meet: Tamara Carmichael, J.D. ‘92
Tamara Carmichael reflects on how her Miami Law education launched a distinguished career advising companies, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals on intellectual property, advertising, and brand strategy.
New scholarship by Professor Michele DeStefano examines AI, privilege, and human-centered legal leadership
As generative AI reshapes corporate law, Professor Michele DeStefano’s latest research explores how legal leaders can leverage emerging technology, safeguard client confidentiality, and create human-centered value.
Law students bridge international human rights law theory and practice on visit to Seminole Tribe of Florida
University of Miami School of Law students and faculty spent a day with the Seminole Tribe of Florida to explore Indigenous rights, language preservation, and cultural sovereignty.
Miami Law names Michael J. States inaugural Associate Dean for Student Services & Support and Dean of Students
The position reflects a strategic commitment to student success, uniting the core elements of the student experience under one cohesive framework.
Arianne Ontiveros named 2026 Intellectual Property Law Institute Scholar
University of Miami law student Arianne Ontiveros is merging her background in branding and litigation to build a career in trademark protection.
Five decades on the front lines of justice: Edward R. Shohat, J.D. ’72
Ed Shohat reflects on his fifty-year career in white-collar criminal defense and the fateful law school connection that launched him to the forefront of South Florida’s legal landscape.
A pioneer on the AI legal frontier
The Miami Law and AI Lab, an interdisciplinary work team, is researching and developing tools to improve efficiencies across the legal domain and educating a new generation of lawyers on the ways that AI is impacting the profession.
From classroom to the courtroom: How the Environmental Justice Clinic is fighting for Miami communities
From securing a historic litigation milestone in the "Old Smokey" case to hands-on engagement with scientific experts at Silver Blue Lake, students in the School of Law’s Environmental Justice Clinic are advocating for Miami communities.
Decoding the fine print of generative AI: Professor Andres Sawicki on new scholarship and the future of legal tech
University of Miami law professor Andres Sawicki is reshaping intellectual property scholarship through his upcoming publication in the Journal of Law, Economics, & Organization.
