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Jake Farbman also credits the support he received from law school faculty for helping him transform a creative idea into a strong piece of legal scholarship.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/recent-law-graduate-publishes-article-on-concert-ticket-affordability.html



School of Law Alumni

A century of honor: Iron Arrow's enduring tie to the School of Law

Marking its 100th anniversary, the University of Miami's oldest honor society has 372 Miami Law graduates as members, highlighting its strong tie to the school.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/iron-arrows-enduring-tie-to-the-school-of-law.html


School of Law Alumni

Law homecoming Morning Spirits Breakfast marks new beginnings and honored legacies

Law Alumni Association president Harout Samra and new University Provost Joel Samuels discussed a bold, collaborative future for Miami Law during the 76th annual breakfast event.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/law-homecoming-morning-spirits-breakfast.html




School of Law Alumni

From School of Law to military justice: Donald Wagner’s 20-year journey to civil practice

The 2012 graduate, who took his LSAT in Afghanistan, brings two decades of experience as an Army infantry officer and judge advocate to his new role in Atlanta.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/donald-wagners-20-year-journey-to-civil-practice.html



School of Law Alumni

The women of the pitch—a new generation of Miami Law women is shaping the future of soccer

Through an innovative, practical skills curriculum, experiential opportunities, and mentorship, the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program is empowering women to break into the world of sports law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/10/women-of-the-pitch.html


School of Law Alumni

Inside Judge Bloom’s chambers: Law students reflect on summer internship experience

Two School of Law students gained valuable real-world experience as judicial interns in federal court under the mentorship of the 1988 alumna.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/inside-judge-bloom-chambers-law-students-summer-internship.html


School of Law Alumni

How Miami Law’s Litigation Skills Program prepares students with practice-ready skills

The Lit Skills Program provides students with the practical, hands-on experience and mentorship needed to build confidence and excel in real-world practice.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/miami-law-litigation-skills-program-real-world-experience.html


School of Law Alumni

Canes Helping Canes: Alumni mentorship drives public service internships 

Law students in public service internships enhanced their legal skills and commitment to community impact through hands-on experiences led by School of Law graduates. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/canes-helping-canes-alumni-mentorship-public-service-internships.html


School of Law Alumni

Carlos Nuñez, J.D. ‘13: From family roots to in-house counsel at Airbnb

Driven by a passion for community and advocacy skills honed in law school, Nuñez has built a successful career as an in-house lawyer, helping to connect students with opportunities in business and tech law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/carlos-nunez-jd-13-airbnb-in-house-counsel.html


School of Law Alumni

Recent graduate selected as National Association of Legal Placement Merit Distinction finalist

Building on her public interest experiences at Miami Law, Christina Velazquez, J.D. ’25, now serves as a family law staff attorney with Dade Legal Aid. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/miami-law-graduate-christina-velazquez-nalp-merit-finalist.html


School of Law Alumni

Alumni president Harout J. Samra to champion engagement and recognition

The “triple Cane” with deep roots in the community has taken the helm as the new president of the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/um-law-alumni-president-harout-samra.html


School of Law Alumni

Helping a Pacific island nation make a global impact on climate policy 

Two legal eagles from Miami Law attended the United Nations convention, where high-level meetings were held that could help the Federated States of Micronesia. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/miami-law-students-support-micronesia-climate-policy-un-convention.html


School of Law Alumni

Alumna leads with a curious mind

Sylvia-Rebecca “Becky” Gutiérrez, J.D. and LL.M. '09 in taxation, and assistant general counsel at the Stevens Institute of Technology, has always had a drive to know more.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/08/alumna-leads-with-a-curious-mind.html


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