Professor Fenton’s latest scholarship argues that the 13th Amendment guarantees fundamental self-ownership, providing a powerful constitutional framework for protecting reproductive autonomy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/professor-zanita-e-fenton-reexamines-the-13th-amendment-in-new-law-review-article.html



School of Law Faculty

Professor Yonathan Arbel: Bridging private law, AI governance, and the future of legal practice

The University of Miami School of Law welcomes Yonathan Arbel, an expert in private law and legal technology, to its faculty.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/professor-yonathan-arbel-bridging-private-law-ai-governance-and-the-future-of-legal-practice.html


School of Law Alumni

Global corporate restructuring leader: David R. Seligman, J.D. ’96

A retired partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, David R. Seligman built a distinguished career leading landmark domestic and cross-border corporate restructurings for high-profile global corporations.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/global-corporate-restructuring-leader-david-r-seligman-j.d-96.html




International Arbitration

Costa Rican lawyer awarded prestigious Young ICCA scholarship at the University of Miami School of Law

With over a decade of experience in Central American dispute resolution, Ana Eugenia Guillén Arguedas is expanding her international arbitration expertise.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/costa-rican-lawyer-awarded-prestigious-young-icca-scholarship-at-the-university-of-miami-school-of-law.html



Entertainment, Sports, Art Law

From sole U.S. finalist to world champion in Madrid highlights International Moot Court Program

Through coursework, coaching, and international competition, the International Moot Court Program prepares students to advocate across borders, leading Miami Law to a world championship at the Sports Arbitration Moot.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/from-sole-u.s-finalist-to-world-champion-in-madrid-highlights-international-moot-court-program.html


School of Law Faculty

Jotwell: the journal legal scholars turn to for research that matters

Founded by University of Miami School of Law Professor A. Michael Froomkin, the online journal provides a space where legal scholars can go to identify and celebrate the latest work of their colleagues.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/jotwell-the-journal-legal-scholars-turn-to-for-research-that-matters.html


School of Law Alumni

Driven by impact: Trial advocate Andrew B. Yaffa, J.D. ’91

Managing partner at Grossman Yaffa Cohen, Andrew B. Yaffa has spent his 35-year legal career recovering over $500 million for catastrophic injury victims while shaping vital public safety legislation and law enforcement protocols.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/driven-by-impact-trial-advocate-andrew-b-yaffa-j.d-91.html


School of Law Homepage

How Miami Law's wide-ranging law reviews expand student opportunities

At the University of Miami School of Law, student-edited journals help aspiring lawyers develop specialized expertise, contribute to legal scholarship, and build communities around shared professional interests.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/how-miami-laws-wide-ranging-law-reviews-expand-student-opportunities.html


Law Clinics

New scholarship by Craig Trocino exposes the impact of ‘dark pleas’ on wrongfully convicted individuals

Innocence Clinic director Craig Trocino examines how prosecutors leverage post-conviction deals, forcing wrongfully convicted individuals to choose between clearing their name or going home.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/new-scholarship-by-craig-trocino-exposes-the-impact-of-dark-pleas-on-wrongfully-convicted-individuals.html


School of Law Homepage

From courtrooms to community advocacy: students gain hands-on public sector experience

This past summer, students obtained public sector experience via positions in the judiciary, non-profits and government.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/from-courtrooms-to-community-advocacy-students-gain-hands-on-public-sector-experience.html


School of Law Alumni

Defender of the rule of law: Alberto J. Mora, J.D. ’81

Former Navy General Counsel Alberto J. Mora attributes his sharp analytical skills and ethical advocacy to Miami Law, where his experiences helped launch a historic career in international law and public service.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/defender-of-the-rule-of-law-alberto-j-mora-j.d-81.html