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Miami Law Magazine Spring 2024 Is Here

The Law School’s spring magazine showcases faculty, students, and alumni, as well as some of the philanthropic gifts generously donated to Miami Law. Read the Online Edition here.
 

Student Highlights

Moot Court Mavens: Ranked Third in the Nation

Over the years, Miami Law’s moot court members have won 100 Best Oralist awards, 56 Best Brief awards, and 28 overall competitions.

Ambitious Students Harness Joint Degree Opportunities

Meet four exceptional joint degree students who have each made significant contributions in their respective areas of expertise.

Born to Lead:  Eyga Williamson

“I’ve gained relationships with attorneys and judges here, and I can see myself staying...I plan to give back to my community in whatever capacity I can.”

“Legally Blonde” Makes a Lasting Impression

Brazilian lawyer Gabriela Bergmann graduated in December with a J.D./LL.M. in International Arbitration.
 

More Student Stories

10 to Watch: Students to Keep an Eye On

LLM Practicums Connect Students to Practitioners + Real-World Experience

Current President of Moot Court Board Strives to Forge Bonds

 

Faculty Highlights

Interpreting the First Amendment Through an Equality Lens

Professor Caroline Mala Corbin is a noted constitutional scholar on First Amendment issues relating to freedom of speech and religion.

Tracing the Changing Contours of Health Law

Health Law expert Professor Gabriel Scheffler discusses some of the most important bodies of law governing the health care system.

Guiding the Law Library into the Future

Robin Schard is dedicated to supporting Miami Law through her teaching, research, and knowledge of the library’s archival resources.

Smart Takes: Professor Irwin Stotzky

Professor Stotzky writes about the Independent State Legislature Theory and whether it has been put to rest.
 

More Faculty & Staff Stories

Smart Takes: Denisse Córdova Montes

Donna Coker: Birds of a Feather

Professor Rebecca Sharpless Publishes Book on the Brute-Force Mechanics of Deportation

Professor JoNel Newman Publishes Book on How to Set Up and Run a Law Clinic

Professor Donald Jones Publishes Book on Racism in the United States

Professor Michele DeStefano Publishes Book on Leading Teams

 

Alumni & Philanthropy Highlights
 

Tiffani Lee, J.D. '97:  Father's Fight for Justice Seeded Path to Daughter's Success

As Holland & Knight's deputy managing partner, Tiffani Lee has prioritized doing good inside and outside the firm and is committed to “paying it forward.”
 

Judd and Laura Zebersky, J.D. 93: Toymakers Extraordinaire

The Zeberskys' path to leading one of the biggest toy manufacturing companies in the world - Jazwares - was not a traditional one.
 

‘Canes Family: Father and Son Remain Committed to Alma Mater

Working together at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the Chaplins - Wayne, J.D. ’83, and David, J.D. ’13 - continue to support their alma mater.
 

From Music Booking Agent to the Bench & Back: Distinguished Alumnus Establishes Scholarship 

The Honorable Richard V. Margolius, J.D. '73, established a testamentary gift which will fund an endowed scholarship.
 

Double ‘Canes Journey from UM Undergrad to Miami Law to Giving Back

Roy Black, Jerry Hollo, and Ana VeigaMilton graduated from the U undergrad and Miami Law. In the decades since, they’ve remained advocates for their alma mater.
 

Miami Law's Mock Trial and Litigation Skills Programs Receive New Endowed Fund

Yvette Ostolaza, A.B. ’86, J.D. ’92, Sidley Austin LLP’s management committee chair, has established an endowment in support of mock trial and litigation skills.
 

More alumni and philanthropy stories:

The Carlos and Deborah Hernandez Endowed Law Scholarship

Alumna Creates a Way Forward for Aspiring Legal Professionals

Accomplished Attorney Comes Full Circle to Support Rising 2Ls

HOPE Celebrates 25th Anniversary

 

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Miami Law Explainer

Our expert faculty gives context, relevance, and significance to the news of the day. The top three podcasts of Spring 2024 are:

S12 E3 Charging Parents for the Crimes of the Child

Michigan parents Jennifer and Jason Crumbly are being tried for a school shooting committed by their son. Criminal law expert Professor Scott Sundby looks at the crime and the impact. Recorded February 1, 2024.

S12 E7 SCOTUS Takes on Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the former president's claim of immunity from charges that he sought to overturn the 2020 election results, throwing the 2024 elections into chaos. Constitutional expert Professor Frances Hill clears the air. Recorded February 29, 2024.

S12 E4 Let's Play Antimonopoly

Antitrust expert Professor John Newman recently wrote, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice "have been on a tear." Recorded on February 6, 2024.
 

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