School of Law Faculty
A legacy in art and law: Professor Stephen Urice retires from the School of Law
A distinguished scholar and former archaeologist, Professor Stephen Urice retires this semester, leaving an indelible mark on Miami Law through his pioneering work in cultural heritage and art law.
Librarian collaborates with Miami Law's Robert Latham to expand disability services
Aiming to support policy changes to allow more Floridians with disabilities to receive critical services, two University of Miami experts recently presented to the National Council on Disabilities and will soon publish a report on their findings.
Professor Kunal Parker appointed to prestigious Beatrice Webb Visiting Professorship at LSE
Professor Kunal Parker has been awarded the Beatrice Webb Visiting Professorship at the London School of Economics for the 2026-2027 academic year, an honor reserved for scholars of outstanding international distinction.
Civil trial tests social platforms’ liability
The ongoing trial against Meta and Google for allegedly prompting addictive behavior that damages the mental health of children and teens could have broad implications, according to Or Cohen-Sasson.
Mosaic Miami honors Dean Patricia Sanchez Abril with 2026 Silver Medallion Humanitarian Award
Dean Abril was honored with the 2026 Silver Medallion Award by Mosaic Miami for her exceptional leadership and dedication to fostering justice within the legal community.
Renowned philosopher and legal scholar Susan Haack passes away
A fixture in the School of Law and College of Arts & Sciences for over 35 years, Professor Haack’s passing is a profound loss to the global academy she helped shape.
Professor Andres Sawicki conducts virtual lecture on AI
Professor Andres Sawicki, in collaboration with the Institute for Data Science and Computing, led a virtual lecture on the practical integration of AI tools within legal research, drafting, and intellectual property frameworks.
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.
Bridging land and sea with Professor Jessica Owley’s recent scholarship
Jessica Owley’s latest research highlights how merging geography with law can better protect our changing environment, while revealing the "ironic" importance of industrial permits in helping to save whales.
School of Law’s new dean will ‘envision its next chapter’
Patricia Sánchez Abril has held several leadership roles across multiple schools during her career at the University of Miami.
Director of the Legal Communication and Research Skills Program appointed to Scribes Board of Directors
Jill Barton, a former Associated Press journalist turned legal writing authority, will now help steer the national conversation on improving legal writing following her appointment.
Children & Youth Law Clinic associate director challenges Florida’s “imbalanced” disability waiver system
Robert Latham presented findings to the National Council on Disability detailing how Florida’s iBudget waiver system uses outdated clinical standards to deny services to developmentally disabled individuals.
