Climate Change Impact on Human Rights Explored at Law Review Symposium

The University of Miami Law Review explored the theme of global climate change in the contexts of immigration, democracy, and philosophy during its annual symposium. The keynote speaker was Chief Albert Naquin, an Ambassador for the Native Americans of the Louisiana Gulf Coast, who has potent, first-hand experience with the delirious effects of climate change. With sea levels rising, his native land is under threat of flooding. Read More

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Scholarship Awarded for Minority Students in Memory of Judge “Tam” Wilson

Scholarship Awarded for Minority Students in Memory of Judge “Tam” Wilson

When retired Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Thomas “Tam” Strong Wilson, J.D. ’71, died in 2015, he directed a generous gift to Miami Law, specifying it be used for minority scholarships. The first recipient is Lauren Maddox, a Miami native.

Alumni Entrepreneurs Turn Perfect LSAT Score into Business

Alumni Entrepreneurs Turn Perfect LSAT Score into Business

Brandon Cohen, J.D. ’12, got a perfect 180 on the LSAT. His wife, J.D. ’12, enjoyed logic games. As they both share a passion for helping others to succeed, it was a natural step for them to start State of Mind Test Prep company.

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Alumna at Spotify Rocks her Joint Music & Entertainment Law Degrees

Real Property LL.M. Grad is In-House Counsel on Major Colombian Joint Venture

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Miami Law Mourns the Passing of Dean Emerita Mary Doyle

Miami Law Mourns the Passing of Dean Emerita Mary Doyle

“One of a kind” Dean Emerita and Professor of Law passed away peacefully at her home in Milwaukee in late December. She served as dean from 1986 through 1994.

Sports Law Classes with Peter Carfagna Offer Hands-On Experience for Students

Sports Law Classes with Peter Carfagna Offer Hands-On Experience for Students

Director of the Sports Law Track in the LLM in Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law discusses the practical skill sets JD and LLM students acquire.

Q&A on “Legal Aspects of doing Business in Latin America” with Hernan Pantaleon

Q&A on “Legal Aspects of doing Business in Latin America” with Hernan Pantaleon

Hernán Pantaleón, LL.M. ’93 and a visiting professor, has focused his practice on art, entertainment, mergers & acquisitions, banking and finance.

Professor Bernard Oxman Lectures on the South China Sea Arbitration

Professor Bernard Oxman Lectures on the South China Sea Arbitration

A globally recognized expert on the law of the sea, Oxman was one of five legal counsels to the Philippines in the case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.

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Professor Andrew Dawson Named as Spring American Bankruptcy Institute Resident Scholar

Black Lives Matter Course Discusses Causes of Racism

STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

Miami Law Ranked a Top Trial/ Moot Team of Decade in Pre-Law Magazine '16 Stirring Waves in Maritime Law

Miami Law Ranked a Top Trial/ Moot Team of Decade in Pre-Law Magazine

The University of Miami School of Law was ranked 14th best law school for moot court teams of the decade out of all 200 ABA-approved law schools.

Health Rights Clinic Helps Disabled Honduran Boy Find Path to U.S. Citizenship

Health Rights Clinic Helps Disabled Honduran Boy Find Path to U.S. Citizenship

Andrew Sarangoulis, 3L, fought to help the teenager obtain immigration status. “This case taught me the importance of being creative, even when it appears there are no options left.”

Big Law IP Future for 3L Luiz Miranda

Big Law IP Future for 3L Luiz Miranda

3L J.D./LL.M. in International Law student is heading to Mayer Brown, the storied Chicago-headquartered international law firm. “I know I made the right decision coming to Miami Law.”

Maritime Law LL.M. Launched at Port of Miami

Maritime Law LL.M. Launched at Port of Miami

Royal Caribbean Cruises hosted Miami Law on their ship for a panel discussion around trending issues in maritime law to celebrate the launch of the Master of Law’s program.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 5   Public Interest Recognition Ceremony

April 7   Florida Bar 2017 Media Law Conference

April 12   Florida Bar Swearing in Ceremony

April 22   LawWithoutWalls ConPosium

May 10   Honors Ceremony

May 11   Spring Commencement

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