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




School of Law Alumni

Trade secrets authority and noncompete litigator: Eric Ostroff, J.D. ‘04

Managing partner of Meland Budwick, P.A. and Miami Law adjunct professor, Eric Ostroff leads a prominent national practice focused on trade secret and noncompete litigation, intellectual property and complex commercial disputes.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/trade-secrets-authority-and-noncompete-litigator-eric-ostroff-j.d-04.html



School of Law Faculty

Miami Law convenes first-of-its-kind gathering to explore the future of AI-run corporations

The University of Miami School of Law brought together scholars in corporate and commercial law, governance and bankruptcy to examine emerging legal questions surrounding algorithmic corporations, or A-Corps.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/miami-law-convenes-first-of-its-kind-gathering-to-explore-the-future-of-ai-run-corporations.html


School of Law Business Law

Professor George Georgiev addresses AI in financial markets with senior regulators in Brazil and Argentina

The business law scholar shared five takeaways on AI regulation, investor protection and emerging risks to financial stability.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/george-georgiev-addresses-ai-in-financial-markets-with-senior-regulators-in-brazil-and-argentina.html


Immigration Law

Immigration Clinic students gain real-world experience through detention facility screenings

During three visits to South Florida detention facilities, law students bridged classroom instruction and live-client legal representation by applying their legal training directly with detained individuals while helping expand access to legal services.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/immigration-clinic-students-gain-real-world-experience-through-detention-facility-screenings.html


Healthcare Law

Transforming lives through advocacy: Law students secure major victories in Health Rights Clinic

Students in the Health Rights Clinic at the University of Miami School of Law are transforming the lives of vulnerable community members through dedicated legal advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/transforming-lives-through-advocacy-law-students-secure-major-victories-in-health-rights-clinic.html


International Law

Miami Law student gains cross-border experience at DLA Piper Hungary through ELTE partnership

A faculty collaboration between the University of Miami School of Law and Eötvös Loránd University has grown into a pathway for students to practice international law abroad, starting with a seven-week placement at a leading, global law firm.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/miami-law-student-gains-cross-border-experience-at-dla-piper-hungary-through-elte-partnership.html


Entertainment, Sports, Art Law

How Jacob Lefton, J.D./LL.M. '26, turned five internships into an NHL career

Through the School of Law’s J.D./LL.M. in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law, Lefton leveraged specialized coursework and five industry internships to land a legal role at the National Hockey League.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/how-jacob-lefton-j.d.ll.m-26-turned-five-internships-into-an-nhl-career.html


International Arbitration

Meet the School of Law’s Fulbright Scholars

Three accomplished attorneys from Bolivia, Uganda and the Maldives have come to the University of Miami School of Law to build specialized legal expertise they will use to strengthen legal systems in their home countries.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/10/meet-the-school-of-laws-fulbright-scholars.html


School of Law Faculty

Professor Thomas Kadri explores privacy, technology and public safety

Professor Kadri's recent scholarship and practitioner outreach highlight the evolving legal challenges posed by data privacy, online platforms and emerging technologies.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/professor-thomas-kadri-explores-privacy-technology-and-public-safety.html


International Law

From Miami to Barcelona, Benjamin Lemon builds a future in cross-border law

Through transactional simulations, international study, and experiential learning, the J.D. candidate is preparing for a career serving clients across jurisdictions and cultures.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/from-miami-to-barcelona-benjamin-lemon-builds-a-future-in-cross-border-law.html


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