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.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/from-classroom-to-the-courtroom-how-the-environmental-justice-clinic-is-fighting-for-miami-communities.html



School of Law Faculty

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.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/professor-andres-sawicki-on-new-scholarship-and-the-future-of-legal-tech.html


School of Law Alumni

Carrying the torch of advocacy: Robert W. Rust II, J.D. ’19

Continuing a proud family legacy of legal service, Robert W. Rust II reflects on how his rigorous Miami Law training empowered him to build his own trial practice and give back through a scholarship honoring his late grandfather.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/carrying-the-torch-of-advocacy-robert-w-rust-ii-j.d-19.html




School of Law Business Law

Meet Wes Turner: The J.D./M.B.A. student navigating the future of business and law

From leading the Black Law Student Association to co-creating an award-winning tech solution for Microsoft, discover how this Miami Law dual-degree student is carving out his own niche.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/meet-wes-turner-the-j.d.m.b.a-student-navigating-the-future-of-business-and-law.html



School of Law Alumni

From public service to the bench: The Honorable Michael A. Barnett

An esteemed jurist and dedicated civic leader, the Honorable Michael A. Barnett draws on the rigorous discipline and ethical foundation of his Miami Law education to serve the public.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/from-public-service-to-the-bench-the-honorable-michael-a-barnett.html


School of Law Alumni

Pillar of justice and public service: Michael J. Satz

Former Broward State Attorney Michael J. Satz dedicated more than four decades to public service and earned the 2026 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award, the Florida Bar Criminal Law Section’s highest honor.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/pillar-of-justice-and-public-service-michael-j-satz.html


School of Law Business Law

Leading in business law: Professor George S. Georgiev elected chair of SEC Investor Advisory Committee

The corporate and securities law scholar will lead the official body advising the SEC on regulatory priorities, investor protection, and market integrity

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/professor-george-s-georgiev-elected-chair-of-sec-investor-advisory-committee.html


School of Law Alumni

A master of resolution and advocacy: Todd S. Payne

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


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