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Center for Ethics and Public Service

Three decades of dedication: The Center for Ethics and Public Service celebrates 30 years

The Center for Ethics and Public Service continues its mission to train "citizen lawyers" through experiential learning, development of in-house clinics, and impactful civil rights advocacy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/12/center-for-ethics-and-public-service-celebrates-30-years.html


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Champion of justice: Judge Mark E. Walker honored with prestigious William M. Hoeveler Award

U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker was recently honored with the Hoeveler Award for his distinguished career safeguarding civil liberties, voting rights, and the rule of law.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/10/judge-mark-e-walker-hoeveler-award.html




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Double Cane returns to Miami Law as the Fredman Family Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence

A land use, zoning, and environmental attorney, Emily K. Balter joins the Center for Ethics and Public Service. 

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/09/emily-balter-fredman-practitioner-residence-miami-law.html




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School of Law: A beacon of resilience and dynamism

The first graduating class of 13 students in 1929 laid the foundation for a prestigious institution that has since graduated more than 23,000 lawyers—from titans of industry to the highest levels of the judiciary to leadership roles in law, politics, education, and the military.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/06/a-beacon-of-resilience-and-dynamism.html


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Professor Anthony Alfieri appointed to endowed chair at the School of Law

The Michael R. Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair was established by the double Cane and former UM alumni trustee, who has a longstanding tradition of commitment to his alma mater.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/03/professor-anthony-alfieri-appointed-to-endowed-chair.html


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CEPS Spring Awards Reception: Honoring community advocates and partners

The Center for Ethics and Public Service provides ethics education, experiential skills training, and community engagement devoted to public service in law and society.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/02/ceps-spring-awards-reception-honoring-community-advocates-and-partners.html


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Director of Miami Law's bankruptcy clinic honored with annual Hoeveler Award

A pro bono legal service champion since the 1970s, Patricia Redmond has helped various clients navigate the complex issues involved with insolvency and bankruptcy.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/11/director-of-bankruptcy-clinic-honored-with-hoeveler-award.html


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School of Law Center for Ethics and Public Service fight for fair housing

Soaring eviction rates in Coconut Grove have impacted Black residents in a possible violation of the Fair Housing Act.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/10/center-for-ethics-and-public-service-fight-for-fair-housing.html


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University of Miami School of Law Center Partners on Freedom School Pilot Program

The program is a comprehensive summer school initiative to promote literacy, cultural awareness, and civic engagement among children and families in Miami-Dade County.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/07/center-partners-on-freedom-school-pilot-program.html


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Miami Law Center Celebrates Win in Federal Voting Rights Case

The Center for Ethics and Public Service worked hand in hand with local partners challenging citywide racial gerrymandering.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2024/04/center-celebrates-win-in-federal-voting-rights-case.html


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Center Recognized with Award for Support to Caribbean American Community

Miami Law's Center for Ethics and Public Service has been awarded the Caribbean Bar Association's Public Service Award for 2023.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/11/center-recognized-with-award-for-support-t-caribbean-community.html


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Civil Rights Legend Honored with Annual Hoeveler Award

Dr. Marvin Dunn is a renowned expert on race and ethnic issues in America and a nationally respected scholar, author, historian, documentary filmmaker, and community activist.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/10/civil-rights-legend-honored-with-hoeveler-award.html


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The Center for Ethics and Public Service Presents: A Discussion on the Rosewood Massacre

Although January 1, 2023, marked a century since the murders of Black citizens and the destruction of their town, the year began with Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, banning state public schools from teaching the pilot AP African American Studies course.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2023/04/ceps-presents-discussion-on-rosewood-massacre.html


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Public Policy Attorney Joins the Center for Ethics and Public Service

Alexander Rundlet will serve as the Fredman Foundation Practitioner-in-Residence and lecturer for the Center for Ethics and Public Service.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2022/11/alexander-rundlet-joins-ceps.html


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Surfside Collapse Judge Honored with Annual Hoeveler Award

Judge Michael Hanzman credited with quick $83M settlement in complicated civil case.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2022/11/judhge-honored-with-hoeveler-award.html


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