Former Disney assistant general counsel and current lead producer of the stage musical “Someday Soon” and “The Festival,” Schwartz has built a distinguished career bridging corporate entertainment law, strategic media distribution and creative theatrical production.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/entertainment-attorney-media-executive-and-creative-producer-david-b-schwartz-j.d-96.html



School of Law Faculty

Dr. Or Cohen-Sasson’s AI and access-to-justice study accepted for presentation at AI4Law

Dr. Cohen-Sasson connects computer science and legal access through a study accepted for presentation at AI4Law, a workshop held in conjunction with a leading international artificial intelligence conference.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/dr-or-cohen-sassons-ai-and-access-to-justice-study-accepted-for-presentation-at-ai4law.html


Entertainment, Sports, Art Law

From Miami Law to music industry leadership: Melissa Exposito, J.D. ’09

As president of Sony Music Central America and the Caribbean, Melissa Exposito draws on her legal education to navigate the intersection of business, creativity and entertainment.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/from-miami-law-to-music-industry-leadership-melissa-exposito-j.d-09.html




International Law

From the bridge to the bar: Kelsey Mira charts a path to Navy JAG

The University of Miami School of Law joint J.D./LL.M. in Maritime Law candidate draws on Navy operational experience and a commitment to public service as she prepares for a career as a JAG officer in the legal branch of the U.S. Navy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/from-the-bridge-to-the-bar-kelsey-mira-charts-a-path-to-navy-jag.html



School of Law Homepage

Miami Law & AI Lab uses AI to tackle the complexities of Bluebook citations

A student-led Miami Law & AI Lab project is applying artificial intelligence and data science to streamline the process of creating Bluebook-compliant legal citations.

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2026/10/from-first-lines-of-code-to-leading-an-ai-project.html


School of Law Alumni

Intellectual property litigator and former NAWL president: DeAnna D. Allen, J.D. ’96

Combining a background in design engineering with high-stakes patent litigation and firm governance, DeAnna Allen has built a distinguished career as a national IP partner and advocate for equity in the legal profession.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/intellectual-property-litigator-and-former-nawl-president-deanna-d-allen-j.d-96.html


School of Law Alumni

Landmark trial attorney, mass tort pioneer and philanthropist: James L. Ferraro, B.B.A. ’78, M.S. ’79, J.D. ’83

Combining a CPA background with high-stakes courtroom advocacy, James Ferraro made legal history in toxic tort litigation and recovered billions for injured workers while maintaining a steadfast philanthropic commitment to the University of Miami School of Law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/landmark-trial-attorney-mass-tort-pioneer-and-philanthropist-james-l-ferraro-b.b.a-78-m.s-79-j.d-83.html


School of Law Alumni

Capital markets pioneer and international corporate partner: Jeffrey M. Lewis-Oakes, J.D. ’79

After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law, Jeffrey Lewis-Oakes rose to become a preeminent international corporate lawyer and head of Davis Polk & Wardwell’s European Financial Institution Group in London.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/capital-markets-pioneer-and-international-corporate-partner-jeffrey-m-lewis-oakes-j.d-79.html


School of Law Alumni

Award-winning civic educator and constitutional advocate: Derrick Johnson, J.D. ’03

Integrating his legal training with a passion for public education, Derrick Johnson serves as a veteran high school educator and national 2026 ACETA awardee dedicated to instilling constitutional literacy, critical thinking and civic engagement in the next generation.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/award-winning-civic-educator-and-constitutional-advocate-derrick-johnson-j.d-03.html


Center for Ethics and Public Service

U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams, J.D. '82, honored with William M. Hoeveler Ethics & Public Service Award

Judge Williams received the William M. Hoeveler Ethics & Public Service Award in recognition of her commitment to justice, public service and ethical leadership.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/11/u.s-district-judge-kathleen-m-williams-j.d-82-honored-with-william-m-hoeveler-ethics-public-service-award.html


School of Law Awards & Honors

University of Miami School of Law named among Most Innovative Law Schools of 2026

Recognized by National Jurist magazine, the University of Miami School of Law is shaping the future of legal practice through pioneering AI tools, groundbreaking faculty scholarship and forward-thinking coursework.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/university-of-miami-school-of-law-named-among-most-innovative-law-schools-of-2026.html


International Law

Professor Caroline Bradley examines corporate power, communities and climate finance

New scholarship explores citizen pushback against tech data centers and innovative contracting frameworks in international climate finance.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/professor-caroline-bradley-examines-corporate-power-communities-and-climate-finance.html


Human Rights Law

Human Rights Clinic students gain firsthand litigation experience monitoring federal trial

Through a trial monitoring project, students saw evidence, civil procedure, witness examination, and trial advocacy unfold before a federal jury while documenting the proceedings for a public audience.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/human-rights-clinic-students-gain-firsthand-litigation-experience-monitoring-federal-trial.html


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