School of Law - Alumni
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.
Law alumnus aims to expand access to legal careers
Motivated by his own journey as an international law student, Alexander Reus has committed to funding scholarships and paid internships that help LL.M. students gain critical U.S. legal experience and launch their careers.
Alumna and animal law champion serves as a post-doctoral fellow in environmental law advocacy
Sophia Pastorini, J.D. ’24, a former Environmental Justice Clinic intern, balances counsel duties on Indigenous justice cases with mentoring graduates.
Championing the Hurricane legal legacy: Eric N. Assouline
A prominent business and bankruptcy litigation partner, Eric N. Assouline credits the University of Miami School of Law’s rigorous advocacy programs and deep alumni network for his career success.
A trailblazer’s legacy in action: The inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium convenes at School of Law
The Center for Ethics and Public Service hosted the symposium on civil rights in Florida featuring pioneering alumnus H.T. Smith, J.D. ’73.
Global goals: Patricio Varela takes charge of agent regulations at FIFA
Just over a year after graduating from the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law LL.M. program, the dual-licensed attorney steps into a pivotal global leadership role.
School of Law solidifies elite status with semifinal finish at national moot court championship
The team also received top honors in the competition, earning the second-best brief and best oralist awards.
Decoding the future: How Justin Wales translated a Miami Law education into a career at the edge of tech
Justin Wales has built a career at the intersection of emerging technology and legal scholarship, driven by a commitment to helping others navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Staying true to the goal: Lynn Carrillo and how heritage and mentorship fueled a legal powerhouse
Inspired by a first-generation of Hispanic female lawyers, Lynn Carrillo reflects on the pivotal influence of Dean Jeanette Hausler and her 20-year commitment to teaching the next generation of media leaders.
Alumna’s journey from the School of Law to the heart of Ecuadorian governance
Sofia Paredes Arizaga, LL.M. ’19, leverages her international legal education to serve as the new national director of health policy, regulation, and modeling at the Ministry of Public Health in Ecuador.
Justice with principle: Fara Gold transformed a passion for public service into a nationally recognized career
Alumna brings national expertise to some of the country’s most significant criminal civil rights investigations.
From the School of Law to Chief Justice: R. Fred Lewis
Ranked third in his class and an Iron Arrow honoree at the University of Miami, he modernized the courts while championing civic education statewide.
