Check out the Miami Law Trial Advocacy Newsletter for program highlights, moot court wins, and student/alumni spotlights! See how we build trial-ready advocates. Read more: https://ow.ly/1gMp50XNugA

Global change starts here! 🙌 Miami Law students and faculty supported Small Island Developing States at #COP30 in #Brazil, aiding countries like Tuvalu, Palau, and Samoa in climate negotiations. #EnvironmentalLaw

See how Miami Law Clinics are making a difference—courtroom wins, student stories, and more. Read the latest newsletter: https://ow.ly/2BRY50XMOmQ

Abigail Fleming leads Miami Law’s Environmental Justice Clinic, advocating for cleaner neighborhoods and inspiring future public-interest lawyers. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Be4650XLiuA

#MiamiLaw faculty continues to advance legal thought—publishing books and articles, achieving victories in important cases, contributing to public discourse, and earning global recognition: https://ow.ly/ho4O50XH0Tn

Miami Law co-hosted a powerful evening honoring José Daniel Ferrer García, where he exposed the Cuban regime’s repression. Interim Dean Patricia Sánchez Abril moderated a panel that highlighted legal challenges to free expression, risks faced by activists, & mechanisms defending human rights.

Miami Law hosted the Human Rights in the Americas Symposium, featuring official IACHR hearings and critical conversations led by faculty experts Caroline Bettinger-López, Rebecca Sharpless, and Tamar Ezer. The week brought together scholars to tackle issues from migration to housing rights.

Tamara Rice Lave, law professor, states that searching for information is generally legal except in rare cases. She warns that AI tools like #ChatGPT increase public concern about information misuse, especially among teens, and calls for understanding rather than panic as #AI evolves.

Jessi Tamayo was honored with the Mary E. Doyle Award by Miami Law Women at the 76th Morning Spirits & Homecoming Breakfast for outstanding service, scholarship, and mentorship. #MiamiLaw https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/11/jessi-tamayo-named-recipient-of-the-mary-doyle-award.html

Congrats to Paula C. Arias, International Moot Court Program director & law lecturer, on her recognition for leadership in international arbitration, legal education, and mentoring 150+ students!

The Louis Henkin Lecture on Human Rights happened this Sunday and featured speaker Ken Roth, former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, followed by a discussion with Pedro Vaca Villarreal, Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Donna Coker, professor of law & gender violence expert, joins the Miami Law Explainer podcast to break down how proposed cuts to federal food and health programs shift costs to states and disproportionately harm women and victims of domestic violence. 🎧 Listen in at https://ow.ly/VTjP50XqfYb

Professor @carolinemalacorbin.bsky.social cautions that #Florida’s lawsuit against #PlannedParenthood could set a precedent for restricting medication #abortion and highlights courts as the emerging front in the fight over reproductive care.

Professor Charles C. Jalloh emphasized the need for robust and unified international laws to hold those responsible for environmental damage during armed conflicts accountable and notes that reinforcing legal systems are crucial for preventing ecological harm.

Caroline Bradley, professor of law and financial law expert, joins the Miami Law Explainer podcast to discuss how financial firms are navigating the soaring risks and costs of climate change as U.S. regulators pull back on climate policies.

Christina Frohock, professor of legal writing, warns that AI “hallucinations” in legal filings threaten the foundation of precedent-based justice, as fabricated cases can mislead judges and skew real disputes.

Prof. Tamara Lave says expanded stand-your-ground laws and open carry rulings mean more visible guns and public anxiety, making armed confrontations over pranks more likely.

Interim Dean Patricia Sánchez Abril is leading Miami Law’s ethical AI strategy. Law school applicants now answer an optional prompt design question, highlighting the school’s focus on prompt literacy and critical thinking.

Janet Stearns, lecturer in law, will lead the newly launched Burton Book Review, a forum honoring Bill Burton’s commitment to legal writing and thoughtful engagement with major works in law.

Prof. J. Janewa Osei-Tutu spoke at a Finland conference on "Intellectual Property and Technical Cooperation in Africa," joining global experts to discuss how IP laws affect Africa’s economic growth. https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2025/10/professor-j-janewa-osei-tutu-ip-conference-finland.html

[email protected], an innovative online journal supported by Miami Law, is transforming legal scholarship by celebrating significant new writing in corporate law and other specialties since 2008.

Join us tomorrow at the 11th annual Faculty Showcase to see University of Miami faculty share innovative teaching strategies. Sessions include learning circles, panels on student consultants and course redesign, plus a keynote by Eric Mazur.

Miami Law Interim Dean Patricia Sánchez Abril welcomed NITA leaders to campus to launch the NITA Deposition and Trial Skills Programs. Over 45 trial lawyers nationwide attended intensive legal advocacy training, including mock trials led by NITA faculty and South Florida judges.

Attorneys: Are you curious about how an LL.M. program can elevate your career? Join us for a one-on-one coffee chat with our admissions team in your neighborhood to gain insights and learn what's possible. Book your coffee chat at https://ow.ly/Ga6H50XfRl7

Proud to see the University of Miami School of Law named one of preLaw Magazine’s “Most Innovative Law Schools” for 2025 — recognized for integrating AI, design thinking, and real-world labs into legal education. #miamilaw #legaltech #AI

Last week, I attended @miamilawschool.bsky.social's Hoeveler Ethics & Public Service Award Ceremony with my @aclufl.bsky.social + @legalservices.bsky.social colleagues. @fji-law.bsky.social reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the most vulnerable residents among us in the public interest.

The IUCN voted to explore genetic engineering in conservation, a move that could shape future policy worldwide. Jessica Owley, director of the environmental law program, says this decision could be a "precursor to language that you might see become law."

U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker has been honored with the prestigious William M. Hoeveler Award for his unwavering commitment to safeguarding civil liberties, voting rights, and the rule of law. Read more at https://ow.ly/VyKl50XeKCU

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of William Lawrence Twining, a towering figure in legal scholarship and a cherished friend to the University of Miami School of Law community. Read more at https://ow.ly/Evqw50XezW7

Renée Schimkat, a legal writing professor with almost 20 years of litigation experience, uses timed assignments to help international LL.M. students handle the pressures of U.S. legal practice. Read more at https://ow.ly/PJMn50Xa7aS

Professor Andres Sawicki received a grant from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth to study how terms and conditions from over 100 generative AI firms impact user behavior and market competition.

William Widen, professor of law and an expert in automated vehicle technology, notes that Tesla’s use of “advanced driving system” is vague and could allow Musk to receive large payouts without true self-driving cars. Read more https://ow.ly/t3fX50Xa2bY

Join Miami Law's Center for Ethics and Public Service in honoring Judge Mark E. Walker at the 23rd annual William M. Hoeveler Ethics & Public Service Award Ceremony on October 15. Members of the local bar and bench will be in attendance to honor Judge Walker. Register at https://ow.ly/M33L50X8JY7

Bug win for @miamilawschool.bsky.social Innocence Clinic. Bravo! news.miami.edu/law/stories/...

Miami Law's 2025 Constitution Crisis Seminar Series, led by Prof. @mfroomkin.bsky.social, explores challenges to federal power and rights, with expert lectures on executive power, civil society, courts, and constitutional reform—all available online.

In his latest column in the Florida Bar News, Scott Rogers, director of the Mindfulness in Law program, shares how a focused attention practice can be adapted for busy legal professionals, reducing susceptibility to distraction, heightening focus, and improved regulation of emotional agitation.

In gang-controlled #Haiti, hundreds are returning to deserted neighborhoods, torn between police warnings and gangs’ promises. Professor Irwin Stotzky breaks down the crisis on the #MiamiLaw Explainer podcast. 🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/b8Kg50X5Yyi

Drew Dawson, professor of law and bankruptcy law expert, discusses Miami Seaquarium’s business challenges and the potential sale of its lease amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Prof. Martha Mahoney spoke at DEF CON 33, the world's largest and longest-running hacker conferences, about the pressing regulatory and security issues with ballot marking devices in U.S. elections, underscoring the urgent need for reliable voting tech and public trust in the electoral process.

Landmark civil rights laws like Title IX were created decades ago to protect marginalized groups from discrimination in schools, but today, these same laws are being used to challenge protections. Professor Tamara Rice Lave joins the Miami Law Explainer podcast to help us understand the shift.

I am proud to announce the University of Miami Constitutional Crisis Seminar Series. The series includes thirteen lectures, almost all of which will be available online, with new ones appearing weekly. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Full info at www.discourse.net/2025/09/miam....

Craig Trocino, director of Miami Law’s Innocence Clinic, highlights the link between childhood trauma and violent crime, on the latest #MiamiLaw Explainer podcast.

Prof. Jessica Owley, director of the environmental law program, joins the Miami Law Explainer podcast to discuss the groundbreaking advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change and its potential to reshape international law. 🎧 Listen: www.law.miami.edu/about/media/...

Professor @mfroomkin.bsky.social co-edited “Robot Law: Volume II,” a timely follow-up examining the legal, ethical, and societal impacts of robotics and automated systems. The volume addresses policy challenges addressing policy challenges at the intersection of law, #technology, and society.

The French economist Thomas Piketty recently argued the merits of a common, currency across countries, in an op-ed in Le Monde. Tax expert Frances Hill, professor of law, examines the potential impact of such a change on the latest episode of the Miami Law Explainer podcast.

Two University of Miami School of Law deans have assumed leadership roles in major legal organizations: Amy Perez has joined the board of directors of NALP, and Katrin Hussmann Schroll has been appointed to the LSAC Board of Trustees and named Chair of Product Strategy and Innovation.

The Miami Law Library is pleased to announce the appointments of Emily Finch and Federico Salas as Librarian Assistant Professors. Their addition will enhance research and instructional support for both students and faculty.

Where do you find your creative spark? Nikita Aggarwal, associate professor of law, says creativity arises from a mix of freedom, necessity, desire, boredom, inspiration, and randomness.

Caroline Mala Corbin, a professor of law, cautions that the Texas Ten Commandments display law exemplifies “secular washing,” the practice of presenting inherently religious texts as neutral to circumvent the Establishment Clause.

Christina Frohock, professor of legal writing, emphasizes that judges are increasingly imposing stricter consequences on attorneys who submit AI-generated citations that are inaccurate or fabricated. She notes that professional reputation is paramount for members of the legal community.