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.
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.
Record growth and success propel trial team into new era and names Christopher Clark director
Miami Law’s Yvette Ostolaza Mock Trial Team continues its rapid national ascent behind a refined curriculum, strong alumni network, and major regional and national competition victories.
A different kind of counsel: Stacy Green, J.D. ’94, leads global people experience at Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures Entertainment executive vice president and chief people officer Stacy Green credits her Miami Law education with developing the analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and communication skills that have shaped her career.
Bridging art and advocacy: Xavier Cortada, B.A. ’86, M.P.A. ’91, J.D. ’91
Triple-Cane Xavier Cortada harnessed his Miami Law training to pioneer a globally recognized career using art as a platform for climate activism, public policy, and legal advocacy.
Championing sports law in the NFL: Marissa John, LL.M. ’21
Seattle Seahawks vice president and general counsel Marissa John credits Miami Law’s EASL program for preparing her to navigate the complex world of professional sports.
Shaping the future of television: Brett Paul, J.D. ’87
Variety 500 honoree Brett Paul credits his Miami Law education and Moot Court training for honing the critical thinking skills that propelled his path in the television industry.
Law students play role in Supreme Court victory in landmark Cuba property case
Contributing to a Supreme Court brief demonstrates how University of Miami School of Law students make meaningful contributions to complex, real-world cases.
Driving excellence in insolvency litigation: Brett M. Amron, J.D. ’98
Co-founder of South Florida litigation firm Bast Amron LLP, Brett M. Amron credits Miami Law’s rigorous preparation and Litigation Skills program for shaping his career, while giving back as a mentor and key alumni-employer partner.
Where law, business, and creativity meet: Tamara Carmichael, J.D. ‘92
Tamara Carmichael reflects on how her Miami Law education launched a distinguished career advising companies, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals on intellectual property, advertising, and brand strategy.
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.
