A trailblazer in law and leadership: Edith G. Osman’s enduring impact
From breaking barriers as one of The Florida Bar’s first female presidents to championing equity, mentorship, and systemic reform, Edith Osman’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing the legal profession and the communities it serves.
Trailblazing justice on the federal bankruptcy bench: Hon. Laurel M. Isicoff, J.D. ‘82
A pioneering jurist and distinguished Cane, Laurel M. Isicoff made history as the first woman to lead the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
School of Law mourns the passing of Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis, J.D. ‘72
The trailblazing jurist who taught Florida Tort Law at the School of Law was a champion of civic engagement and leaves a legacy for Florida’s courts and generations of lawyers.
Strong career outcomes, 96% for class of 2025, propel Miami Law to #30 in Law.com Big Law report
Exceptional academics coupled with strategic experiences create a pipeline to summer associate positions and postgraduate offers, allowing Miami Law students to enter the market prepared, confident, and ahead of their peers.
Clinic students develop lawyering skills and take on barriers for child with autism
Two University of Miami law students with the Children and Youth Law Clinic spent a year fighting for a seven-year-old girl with autism who was denied critical state services.
Global Arbitration Review honors Professor Albert Jan van den Berg with Lifetime Achievement Award
Renowned arbitrator Professor van den Berg is honored for his profound, career-long contributions to global dispute resolution.
Advancing music law at the University of Miami School of Law
The School of Law bridges the gap between classroom and industry by bringing icons like Wyclef Jean to meet with students for immersive, hands-on learning.
From Santiago to the global arbitration stage: LL.M. graduate Matias Canabes ’26
Since 1952, Miami Law has offered LL.M. programs that draw foreign-trained lawyers from around the globe.
Excellence in legal advocacy—School of Law’s Papy Moot Court Board rises to #3 nationally, retains #1 spot in Florida
Jumping nine places from last year, the Papy Moot Court Board reaffirms its status and highlights Miami Law’s excellence in oral advocacy preparation.
A century of excellence: School of Law commencement celebrates graduates and 100-year anniversary
Graduates of the School of Law walked the stage at the Watsco Center to the cheers of family and friends celebrating the culmination of their legal education.
Hernán Pantaleón: Bridging global legal perspectives from Buenos Aires to Miami
A distinguished LL.M. alumnus and Fulbright Scholar, Hernán Pantaleón has leveraged his multicultural legal education to build a 30-year career as an international finance expert, entertainment lawyer, and dedicated professor.
Bridging science and law at the front lines of conservation
After pursuing an interdisciplinary course of study with the School of Law and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences, Alex Carbaugh‑Rutland graduates from the law school this May.
