Five decades on the front lines of justice: Edward R. Shohat, J.D. ’72
Ed Shohat reflects on his fifty-year career in white-collar criminal defense and the fateful law school connection that launched him to the forefront of South Florida’s legal landscape.
A pioneer on the AI legal frontier
The Miami Law and AI Lab, an interdisciplinary work team, is researching and developing tools to improve efficiencies across the legal domain and educating a new generation of lawyers on the ways that AI is impacting the profession.
From classroom to the courtroom: How the Environmental Justice Clinic is fighting for Miami communities
From securing a historic litigation milestone in the "Old Smokey" case to hands-on engagement with scientific experts at Silver Blue Lake, students in the School of Law’s Environmental Justice Clinic are advocating for Miami communities.
Decoding the fine print of generative AI: Professor Andres Sawicki on new scholarship and the future of legal tech
University of Miami law professor Andres Sawicki is reshaping intellectual property scholarship through his upcoming publication in the Journal of Law, Economics, & Organization.
Carrying the torch of advocacy: Robert W. Rust II, J.D. ’19
Continuing a proud family legacy of legal service, Robert W. Rust II reflects on how his rigorous Miami Law training empowered him to build his own trial practice and give back through a scholarship honoring his late grandfather.
Meet Wes Turner: The J.D./M.B.A. student navigating the future of business and law
From leading the Black Law Student Association to co-creating an award-winning tech solution for Microsoft, discover how this Miami Law dual-degree student is carving out his own niche.
From public service to the bench: The Honorable Michael A. Barnett
An esteemed jurist and dedicated civic leader, the Honorable Michael A. Barnett draws on the rigorous discipline and ethical foundation of his Miami Law education to serve the public.
Pillar of justice and public service: Michael J. Satz
Former Broward State Attorney Michael J. Satz dedicated more than four decades to public service and earned the 2026 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award, the Florida Bar Criminal Law Section’s highest honor.
Leading in business law: Professor George S. Georgiev elected chair of SEC Investor Advisory Committee
The corporate and securities law scholar will lead the official body advising the SEC on regulatory priorities, investor protection, and market integrity
A master of resolution and advocacy: Todd S. Payne
A double Cane and preeminent litigator, Payne has built a nearly 40-year career commanding multi-million-dollar commercial and corporate disputes while consistently giving back to his alma mater.
School of Law students deliver life-changing victories in family law and disability rights cases
Through the Children and Youth Law Clinic, students gained invaluable courtroom experience while obtaining life-changing legal victories for vulnerable clients under the supervision of Professor Kele Stewart.
Championing business and education: David C. Humphreys
A visionary corporate executive and deeply generous philanthropist, Humphreys has seamlessly blended his legal background with industrial leadership, driving the expansion of one of the nation’s largest building products manufacturers.
