School of Law - Alumni
Five decades on the front lines of justice: Edward R. Shohat, J.D. ’72
Ed Shohat reflects on his fifty-year career in white-collar criminal defense and the fateful law school connection that launched him to the forefront of South Florida’s legal landscape.
Carrying the torch of advocacy: Robert W. Rust II, J.D. ’19
Continuing a proud family legacy of legal service, Robert W. Rust II reflects on how his rigorous Miami Law training empowered him to build his own trial practice and give back through a scholarship honoring his late grandfather.
From public service to the bench: The Honorable Michael A. Barnett
An esteemed jurist and dedicated civic leader, the Honorable Michael A. Barnett draws on the rigorous discipline and ethical foundation of his Miami Law education to serve the public.
Pillar of justice and public service: Michael J. Satz
Former Broward State Attorney Michael J. Satz dedicated more than four decades to public service and earned the 2026 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award, the Florida Bar Criminal Law Section’s highest honor.
A master of resolution and advocacy: Todd S. Payne
A double Cane and preeminent litigator, Payne has built a nearly 40-year career commanding multi-million-dollar commercial and corporate disputes while consistently giving back to his alma mater.
Championing business and education: David C. Humphreys
A visionary corporate executive and deeply generous philanthropist, Humphreys has seamlessly blended his legal background with industrial leadership, driving the expansion of one of the nation’s largest building products manufacturers.
Alumna Emily Cabrera wins hackathon and shapes the future of legal AI
Cabrera’s journey to the forefront of legal technology traces back to her time at the University of Miami School of Law and proves that the next generation of legal tech won't just be built around lawyers—it will be built by them.
Miriam Soler Ramos takes the helm of the Law Alumni Association
As the newly appointed LAA president and a two-time University of Miami graduate (B.S. ’99, J.D. ’02), Miriam Soler Ramos steps into the role during the School of Law’s centennial year.
Master of complex litigation and alumni leadership: Elizabeth B. Honkonen
A nationally recognized litigator, Elizabeth B. Honkonen excels in navigating intricate business disputes while driving lasting engagement as a past president and dedicated leader of the Law Alumni Association.
How Miami Law connections fueled Daniel Newman’s high-stakes litigation career
Award-winning securities litigator Daniel Newman, J.D. ’91, credits The University of Miami School of Law’s rigorous curriculum and lifelong alumni network with launching his distinguished career.
University of Miami School of Law celebrates its centennial with national tour
The Law 100 Tour has carried a simple message to alumni across the country—the first century was just the beginning.
Orchestrating capital solutions in real estate: Charles J. Foschini
A prominent powerhouse in commercial real estate and a proud "Triple Cane," Charles J. Foschini has spent nearly three decades structuring monumental capital market transactions.
