The University of Miami School of Law’s impact begins with its exceptional faculty. Explore the latest Focus on Faculty newsletter, featuring teachers, scholars, and leaders whose influential research shapes law and policy. Read more: https://ow.ly/kc3M50Z3raT

A major shift in how future lawyers are evaluated. Janet Stearns, lecturer in law, co-authors a new article on reforms to bar admission character and fitness questions—helping remove barriers that have long discouraged law students from seeking support. #MiamiLaw #LawSchool #LegalEd

The spring Barrister Brief is here! 🙌 From a historic gift and a No. 3 national moot court ranking to 404 graduates and a new courtroom opening this fall — it has been an extraordinary year at #MiamiLaw. Read more: https://view.outreach.miami.edu/?vawpToken=5DIBDXXS2UAELPLBMKWDHK33NY.120043#MiamiLaw

Professor Lili Levi retires after nearly four decades shaping media law and championing the free press at Miami Law.

Professor Scott Sundby, our Robert C. Josefsberg Endowed Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, is retiring after a remarkable career shaping American capital punishment jurisprudence. His dedication to justice has left a lasting mark.

At eMerge Americas, Professor Andres Sawicki represented Miami Law with a critical look at generative AI’s rapid rise, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing its terms of service and strengthening legal accountability as the technology evolves.

Charlton Copeland, professor of law, provides key insight into the realities of judicial politics underscoring how structural, financial, and reputational factors shape judicial elections beyond the ballot itself.

[email protected], professor of law & First Amendment expert, joins the Bloomberg Law podcast to discuss the Fifth Circuit ruling that schools can be forced to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Listen in at https://ow.ly/I0Ti50YQKEa

[email protected], professor of law and director of the Miami Law Immigration Clinic, authored an amicus brief accepted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit—bringing immigration law expertise to an environmental case.

From archaeology in the Mediterranean to building #MiamiLaw’s Arts Track, Stephen Urice has helped define art and cultural heritage law. As he retires, his influence will continue through the programs he built and the students he inspired.

Arbitrator Albert Jan van den Berg, distinguished faculty co-chair of the White & Case International Arbitration LL.M., received the Global Arbitration Review Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring a career that has shaped international arbitration, including scholarship on the New York Convention. 🙌

Professor Kunal Parker, associate dean for intellectual life, has been appointed as a Beatrice Webb Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science for the 2026–2027 academic year. #MiamiLaw

Dean Patricia Sanchez Abril has been honored by Mosaic Miami with the 2026 Silver Medallion Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and advocacy for inclusion and justice at Miami Law.

#AI is not the future of law. It’s the present. Professor Andres Sawicki#AIled a virtual lecture with UM Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) on how generative AI is transforming legal research, drafting, and #intellectualproperty strategy.

Is democracy self-sustaining, or does it depend on foundations we’ve failed to protect? As part of #MiamiLaw100, Martha Minow of Harvard will examine the preconditions for constitutional self-government on March 24. Register: https://ow.ly/8hRT50YtbqV

As a judge weighs class-action status in the “Old Smokey” case, Anthony Alfieri of Miami Law’s Center for Ethics and Public Service is urging West Grove residents to show up and be heard. Community presence matters.

Miami Law mourns the passing of Professor Susan Haack, a towering figure in legal philosophy. For over 35 years, she bridged formal logic and legal practice, influencing courts, scholars, and students around the world. Her legacy of intellectual rigor and global impact endures.

Professor Jessica Owley, director of the environmental law program, explores how geography and law can better address climate change, and why “incidental take” permits are ironically essential to whale conservation. #MiamiLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalScholarship

Miami Law hosted Prof. Tabatha Abu El-Haj (Drexel) for the Hoffman Speaker Series. Her lecture argued the First Amendment's Assembly Clause has functionally vanished from constitutional doctrine — with real consequences for protesters. #Law #FirstAmendment

#MiamiLaw had the privilege of hosting the Analytic Legal Philosophy Conference — an invitation-only gathering now in its third decade. Led by Dean Emeritus Patricia White, scholars from law and philosophy gathered for rigorous debate on law, democracy, and justice. Thank you to all participants!

Professor Bill Bratton comments on "The Cleansing Effect of Shareholder Approval in a World of Common Ownership" by Marcel Kahan & Edward B. Rock in @jotwell.bsky.social, an online legal scholarship journal, brought to you by #MiamiLaw. Read: https://corp.jotwell.com/institutional-disinterest/

“This law school has a powerful foundation and an extraordinary community," said Abril. Discover how Dean Patricia Sanchez Abril is guiding Miami Law into its next century of innovation, excellence, and impact. #MiamiLaw #MiamiLaw100

#MiamiLaw #ConstitutionalLaw Prof Caroline Mala Corbin#MiamiLaw#ConstitutionalLaweighs in on Friday's landmark SCOTUS ruling, explaining that because Congress never granted the president authority to impose tariffs, there was no constitutional basis to do so unilaterally.

#MiamiLaw's Or Cohen-Sasson, director of the Miami Law and AI Lab, warns deepfakes are nearly undetectable in virtual court. Professor Christina Frohock cautions that if jurors stop trusting evidence, the foundation of a fair trial begins to crack. #AI #Deepfakes

Prof. Caroline Bradley comments on "The Political Economy of Global Stock Exchange Competition" by Curtis J. Milhaupt & Wolf-Georg Ringe in Jotwell. This #MiamiLaw sponsored blog is where law professors review the best scholarship relevant to their field: https://ow.ly/hhtL50YisfF

We’re thrilled Patricia Sanchez Abril has been selected Dean of University of Miami School of Law! As we celebrate 100 years, she has championed empowering students, strengthening community ties, and advancing innovation: https://ow.ly/toBk50YiY2Q

Join us on James Hoffman Family Endowed Speaker Series on 2/26, featuring Prof. Tabatha Abu El-Haj of Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, for a timely discussion: https://ow.ly/IhCw50Yis4W

Join us at the Virtual #AI Lecture Series on 2/20, featuring @apublicgood.bsky.social, director of #MiamiLaw's Business of Innovation, Law & Technology concentration! This ongoing series dives into the real-world impact of AI across research, business, and daily life. RSVP today!

Jill Barton, professor of Legal Writing and director of the Legal Communication and Research Skills program, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Scribes—The American Society of Legal Writers. #MiamiLaw

Christina M. Frohock, professor of legal writing, is offering expert insight in a Law360 analysis on evolving challenges in legal ethics and professional responsibility. #miamilaw

Join us on James Hoffman Family Endowed Speaker Series on 2/26, featuring Prof. Tabatha Abu El-Haj of Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, for a timely discussion: https://ow.ly/OB0e50YaCBY

As national attention turns to a federal judge’s decision removing the death penalty from a murder case, Scott Sundby, professor of law, is providing expert insight on the legal standards and constitutional limits shaping capital prosecutions. #miamilaw #criminallaw

Professor @mfroomkin.bsky.social is contributing expert insight to the national debate over AI legal personhood and who should regulate emerging technologies. #techlaw #AI #technology

Miami Law Environmental Justice Clinic faculty have published new scholarship on the future of environmental justice pedagogy. The work by Doug Ruley, director of the Clinic, and Associate Director Abigail Fleming examines how clinic-based teaching can shape legal education and community impact.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit convened oral arguments at #MiamiLaw, giving students a firsthand look at appellate advocacy in action. The session included a case involving 2 Live Crew and concluded with a student Q&A panel. #ExperientialLearning #LawSchool

The 2026 White & Case International Arbitration Lecture featured Dyalá Jiménez, who explored arbitrator bias & legitimacy in international arbitration— highlighting #MiamiLaw’s role in scholarship & global #arbitration education. #InternationalLaw

Professor William Bratton’s recent publications examine how corporate governance and business law are evolving in today’s economy. His work advances scholarship shaping the future of business regulation. #miamilaw #businesslaw #legalresearch

Professor @dnyellen.bsky.social has been appointed to the ABA Section of Legal Education’s Special Advisory Committee, comprised of elite legal minds to advise the Council’s Core Principles Review and accreditation standards.

Miami Law’s Intl Law Newsletter is out! Highlights: Miami as a human rights hub, UM at UN climate talks, moot court wins, and global faculty/student news. Read more: https://ow.ly/7f7050XQnHE

Miami Law hosted an IACHR hearing exposing how U.S. policies criminalize homelessness instead of funding housing solutions. Faculty & students proposed proven alternatives. https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2025-12-25/less-support-more-arrests-why-americas-homeless-population-is-growing

Interim Dean Patricia Sánchez Abril highlights a year of innovation and achievement at Miami Law, emphasizing the ongoing dedication of our students, faculty, and alumni. As we look ahead, we wish everyone a joyful season. Watch her message: https://ow.ly/LTtB50XQlNb

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