School of Law - Business Law

School of Law Business Law

Meet Wes Turner: The J.D./M.B.A. student navigating the future of business and law

From leading the Black Law Student Association to co-creating an award-winning tech solution for Microsoft, discover how this Miami Law dual-degree student is carving out his own niche.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/meet-wes-turner-the-j.d.m.b.a-student-navigating-the-future-of-business-and-law.html


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Leading in business law: Professor George S. Georgiev elected chair of SEC Investor Advisory Committee

The corporate and securities law scholar will lead the official body advising the SEC on regulatory priorities, investor protection, and market integrity

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/07/professor-george-s-georgiev-elected-chair-of-sec-investor-advisory-committee.html




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University of Miami School of Law receives historic gift in its centennial year to establish business law program

With a transformational gift, Susan and Demetrio J. Pérez honor a family legacy of expanding access to education, elevate the School of Law as a leader in business law, and leave a lasting impact on the community and legal education.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/university-of-miami-school-of-law-receives-historic-gift-in-its-centennial-year-to-establish-business-law-program.html




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Miami Law earns high marks for business, commercial, and clinical programs in 2026 U.S. News specialty rankings

Seven of the University of Miami School of Law's programs are ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/miami-law-earns-high-marks-in-2026-u.s-news-specialty-rankings.html


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2L Jacob Needle named 2026 Distinguished Law Student for the 11th Circuit

Reflecting a unique blend of financial expertise and legal advocacy, Jacob Needle has earned national recognition from the American College of Bankruptcy for his commitment to the restructuring field.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/04/jacob-needle-named-2026-distinguished-law-student-for-the-11th-circuit.html


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Professor William Bratton’s recent publications advance the frontiers of Business Law

Business Law expert Professor Bratton releases the tenth edition of his definitive Corporate Finance casebook and co-authored a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Corporation Law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/01/professor-william-brattons-recent-publications-advance-the-frontiers-of-business-law.html


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Law students compete in leadership challenge

Students from the School of Law took on the Miami Leadership Challenge, honing their decision-making skills as they navigated a 24-hour crisis simulation in teams.

https://news.miami.edu/miamiherbert/stories/2025/11/miami-leadership-challenge-immerses-graduate-students-in-24-hour-crisis-simulation.html


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Professor Georgiev convenes SEC investor advisory committee panel on key issues in cross-border capital markets

A member of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, Professor Georgiev convened a two-part panel on the SEC’s regulatory approach to foreign firms accessing U.S. capital markets.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/12/georgiev-convenes-sec-investor-advisory-committee-panel-on-key-issues-in-cross-border-capital-markets.html


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Investor Rights Clinic fellows making waves in investor protection

The Investor Rights Clinic helps secure the first payment for a securities fraud victim in a restitution fund it helped enact, and meets with federal regulators in D.C.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/investor-rights-clinic-fellows-making-waves-in-investor-protection.html


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Advancing scholarship and forging connections through the Law & Finance Workshop

The Miami Law & Finance Workshop features a strong line-up of papers that offers scholarly discussion, broadens access, and fosters essential mentorship for junior scholars in the rapidly evolving field of law and finance.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/law-and-finance-workshop.html