Aiming to support policy changes to allow more Floridians with disabilities to receive critical services, two University of Miami experts recently presented to the National Council on Disabilities and will soon publish a report on their findings.

https://news.miami.edu/libraries/stories/2026/04/librarian-collaborates-with-attorney-to-expand-disability-services.html



School of Law Alumni

Alumni couple give back to the U through scholarships

Georgina “Georgie” Angones, B.A. ’72, and her husband, Frank Angones, B.A. ’72, J.D.’76, are passionate about the importance of scholarships in changing the lives of University of Miami students.

https://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2024/04/giving-back-to-the-u-through-scholarships.html


School of Law Alumni

Leading with compassion and expertise: Patricia A. Redmond

A preeminent bankruptcy attorney, Patricia A. Redmond has translated her Miami Law education into a distinguished career defined by high-stakes restructurings and a lifelong commitment to mentorship.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/leading-with-compassion-and-expertise-patricia-a-redmond.html




School of Law Faculty

Professor Kunal Parker appointed to prestigious Beatrice Webb Visiting Professorship at LSE

Professor Kunal Parker has been awarded the Beatrice Webb Visiting Professorship at the London School of Economics for the 2026-2027 academic year, an honor reserved for scholars of outstanding international distinction.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/professor-kunal-parker-appointed-to-prestigious-beatrice-webb-visiting-professorship.html



Environmental Law

Miami Law earns high marks for business, commercial, and clinical programs in 2026 U.S. News specialty rankings

Seven of the University of Miami School of Law's programs are ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/miami-law-earns-high-marks-in-2026-u.s-news-specialty-rankings.html


Litigation

2L Jacob Needle named 2026 Distinguished Law Student for the 11th Circuit

Reflecting a unique blend of financial expertise and legal advocacy, Jacob Needle has earned national recognition from the American College of Bankruptcy for his commitment to the restructuring field.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/jacob-needle-named-2026-distinguished-law-student-for-the-11th-circuit.html


School of Law Alumni

Mastering the tax code: Robin L. Klomparens

A distinguished tax and estate planning expert, Robin L. Klomparens attributes her nearly four-decade career of navigating complex legal landscapes to the rigorous training and enduring professional network she built at the School of Law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/mastering-the-tax-code-robin-l-klomparens.html


School of Law Alumni

Eight decades of impact: the University of Miami Law Review’s 80th volume anniversary

A celebration of the longest continuously running student legal publication in Florida brought together generations of editors, alumni, and students to honor the journal’s legacy and support its future.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/eight-decades-of-impact-the-university-of-miami-law-reviews-80th-volume-anniversary.html


School of Law Events

Law Centennial Lecture: Martha Minow explores education, reliable news, and public security

In a cornerstone event during the School of Law’s 100th-anniversary, renowned legal scholar Professor Martha Minow discussed the evolving role of legal institutions in safeguarding democracy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/martha-minow-explores-education-reliable-news-and-public-security.html


Hope Public Interest Resource Center

Empowering the unseen: alumnus Sam Ludington honored for pro bono leadership

School of Law alumnus Sam Ludington was recently honored with the “Equal Justice Pro Bono Rising Star” award for his impactful leadership in special education advocacy and voting rights protection.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/03/empowering-the-unseen-alumnus-sam-ludington-honored-for-pro-bono-leadership.html