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.
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.
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.
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.
Real estate and commercial law expert: Jacqueline A. Salcines, B.B.A. ’95, J.D. ’98
A proud "Double Cane" and founder of Salcines Law, Jacqueline A. Salcines blends her background in accounting with over two decades of legal practice to represent clients in complex real estate transactions and commercial litigation.
Litigation leader and legal broadcaster: Katie Phang, J.D. ’00
A partner at Phang & Feldman, P.A., Katie Phang blends decades of courtroom experience with national media commentary to make complex legal issues accessible to the public.
Strategic government law advocate: Alexander P. Heckler, Esq.
Alexander P. Heckler has built a prominent career specializing in government procurement, public policy, and strategic business consulting across Florida and nationwide.
How Miami Law alumni mentorship prepares the next generation of advocates
Through a summer clerkship guided by School of Law alumni, law student Isabel McGinty gained practical litigation experience while building confidence, refining career goals and fostering a commitment to service.
School of Law faculty at the forefront of AI governance
A new IDSC Magazine feature spotlights three School of Law professors driving the conversation on AI regulation.
Professor Zanita Fenton reexamines the 13th Amendment in new law review article
Professor Fenton’s latest scholarship argues that the 13th Amendment guarantees fundamental self-ownership, providing a powerful constitutional framework for protecting reproductive autonomy.
