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.
Investor Rights Clinic receives Cy Pres award, will support student legal advocacy
The funds from the Robinhood Settlement will directly support the clinic’s mission of providing student-led advocacy for investors with small-dollar claims.
Beyond the classroom: School of Law students experience 11th Circuit arguments firsthand
Miami Law students were given a unique educational experience as they observed live Eleventh Circuit oral arguments on campus, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world advocacy.
From Solicitor General to the bench: Miami Law students gain front-row access to legal titans
The law school’s Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum offered exclusive events to students in the art of legal advocacy.
Centennial Beer on The Bricks celebrates School of Law community
The first event will also recognize a new scholarship and law school legends – faculty who have taught for more than 30 years at the law school.
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Latham presented findings to the National Council on Disability detailing how Florida’s iBudget waiver system uses outdated clinical standards to deny services to developmentally disabled individuals.
Decoding the future: How Justin Wales translated a Miami Law education into a career at the edge of tech
Justin Wales has built a career at the intersection of emerging technology and legal scholarship, driven by a commitment to helping others navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Staying true to the goal: Lynn Carrillo and how heritage and mentorship fueled a legal powerhouse
Inspired by a first-generation of Hispanic female lawyers, Lynn Carrillo reflects on the pivotal influence of Dean Jeanette Hausler and her 20-year commitment to teaching the next generation of media leaders.
Alumna’s journey from the School of Law to the heart of Ecuadorian governance
Sofia Paredes Arizaga, LL.M. ’19, leverages her international legal education to serve as the new national director of health policy, regulation, and modeling at the Ministry of Public Health in Ecuador.
Environmental Justice Clinic faculty publish on the future of environmental justice pedagogy
Doug Ruley and Abigail Fleming’s latest scholarship advocates for a transformative shift in legal education that focuses on community partnerships to prepare the next generation of environmental attorneys.
Robert B. Cole Lecture Series hosts centennial fireside chat with Florida Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz
The 2026 lecture, to be held on February 12, will explore the evolving legal landscape of Florida.
Justice with principle: Fara Gold transformed a passion for public service into a nationally recognized career
Alumna brings national expertise to some of the country’s most significant criminal civil rights investigations.
