A double Cane and preeminent litigator, Payne has built a nearly 40-year career commanding multi-million-dollar commercial and corporate disputes while consistently giving back to his alma mater.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/a-master-of-resolution-and-advocacy-todd-s-payne.html



Family Law

School of Law students deliver life-changing victories in family law and disability rights cases

Through the Children and Youth Law Clinic, students gained invaluable courtroom experience while obtaining life-changing legal victories for vulnerable clients under the supervision of Professor Kele Stewart.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/school-of-law-students-deliver-life-changing-victories-in-family-law-and-disability-rights-cases.html


School of Law Alumni

Championing business and education: David C. Humphreys

A visionary corporate executive and deeply generous philanthropist, Humphreys has seamlessly blended his legal background with industrial leadership, driving the expansion of one of the nation’s largest building products manufacturers.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/championing-business-and-education-david-c-humphreys.html




School of Law Alumni

Alumna Emily Cabrera wins hackathon and shapes the future of legal AI

Cabrera’s journey to the forefront of legal technology traces back to her time at the University of Miami School of Law and proves that the next generation of legal tech won't just be built around lawyers—it will be built by them.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/alumna-emily-cabrera-wins-hackathon-and-shapes-the-future-of-legal-ai.html



Immigration Law

Immigration clinic advocate Andrea Jacoski takes high-stakes case to Eleventh Circuit

Following a narrow 2–1 appellate ruling, the Immigration Clinic is preparing a petition for rehearing to protect the rights of torture survivors seeking federal judicial review.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/immigration-clinic-advocate-andrea-jacoski-takes-high-stakes-case-to-eleventh-circuit.html


Law Clinics

From evidence to impact: Sydney Perkins honored for work in Innocence Clinic

The rising 3L received the Markus Award for her tireless advocacy, exceptional work ethic, and commitment to post-conviction justice.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/sydney-perkins-honored-for-work-in-innocence-clinic.html


Real Estate Law

Miriam Soler Ramos takes the helm of the Law Alumni Association

As the newly appointed LAA president and a two-time University of Miami graduate (B.S. ’99, J.D. ’02), Miriam Soler Ramos steps into the role during the School of Law’s centennial year.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/miriam-soler-ramos-takes-the-helm-of-the-law-alumni-association.html


International Law

School of Law faculty shape hemispheric legal discourse at SELA conference

In Panama City, University of Miami faculty played a key role in shaping a regional dialogue, offering comparative insight into the challenges facing democracies throughout the Americas.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/school-of-law-faculty-shape-hemispheric-legal-discourse-at-sela-conference.html


Constitutional Law

Professor Frances Hill retires after distinguished career in tax and constitutional law

Renowned for her interdisciplinary scholarship and dedication to students, Professor Hill concludes a 34-year career at the University of Miami School of Law that shaped the study of tax, constitutional structure, and election law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/professor-frances-hill-retires-after-distinguished-career-in-tax-and-constitutional-law.html


Entertainment, Sports, Art Law

How Miami Law student Janaye Dowers navigates AI, privacy, and the future of law

By staying versatile, looking ahead, and building genuine connections, Dowers is charting her own path through a rapidly changing legal landscape.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/how-miami-law-student-janaye-dowers-navigates-ai-privacy-and-the-future-of-law.html


Human Rights Law

School of Law team makes history as first U.S. finalist in Inter-American Human Rights Moot in 28 years

Two law students achieved a historic milestone in Washington, D.C., and achieved best oralist, best victims’ brief, and best English-speaking oralist in the prestigious competition.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/06/miami-law-team-makes-history-as-first-u.s-finalist-in-inter-american-human-rights-moot-in-28-years.html