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Army Captain Commands Future at Miami Law
After suffering injuries in Afghanistan, Army Captain Duey had to choose a new direction for his life.

MIAMI LAW SPOTLIGHT

Miami Law Receives $1M Gift from Leading Trial and Appellate Law Firms
Gift from three leading Miami law firms creates scholarships, endowed fellowship, and an annual forum

Judge A. Jay Cristol Makes Leadership Gift to Endow Chair in Bankruptcy
Judge Cristol recently made a $2 million commitment to his law alma mater.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 31
Inter-American Law Review Lawyers of Americas Banquet

MARCH 31- APRIL 2
WeRobot 2016 – Legal and Policy Issues Relating to Robotics
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APRIL 6
Keith Rosenn Retirement Party

APRIL 7
Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium

APRIL 27
Elliott Manning Retirement Party

MAY 7
Commencement

JUNE 3
Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
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Professor James: Racial Identity, Silence & Equality in U.S. Public Schools
Osamudia James received a standing ovation at her recent CaneTalk on how “colorblind” laws and policy harm people of color and democracy.

Miami Law and Aspen Institute Spearhead Talk on Law and Artist-Endowed Foundations at MoMA in NYC
The Forum brought together leaders of foundations to exchange ideas about issues and innovations in policy and practice.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Professor Dennis Lynch Honored During Commencement
The Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law received a citation in recognition of his retirement.

Professor Scott Sundby Awarded Fulbright to Teach at Irish University
The associate dean and professor of criminal law to teach class on the death penalty at Trinity College Dublin.

Professor Frances Hill Testifies on Tax Issues Before a Congressional Committee

Professor Launches e-journal for Global Discussion on Ethics and Compliance

Florida's Death Penalty: Miami Law Faculty Speak Out

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Building Named for Laurie Silvers, JD ’77, and Husband Mitchell Rubenstein
The E building, which houses the law school’s clinics, was renamed in recognition of the couple’s generosity to Miami Law.

Crossfitting with James Ferraro, JD ’83, Florida’s Plaintiff’s Lawyer of the Year
Ferraro recently won a $17 million judgment in an asbestos case from one of the largest international building supply manufacturers.

H.T. Smith Urges Graduates to Use Knowledge as Rocket Fuel

STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

3L Interns in D.C. at The Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council
Externship in Washington D.C. is rich and rewarding for 3L Victoria Samuels.

2,000 Clients and $3 Million in Benefits: Health Rights Clinic @ 10 Years
Health Rights Clinic celebrates 10 years of helping underserved clients.

3L Coast Guard Officer to Make Impact with Law Degree
LL.M. student in Ocean and Coastal Law realized the impact of the courtroom on the ocean.

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Delivers Keynote
The retired Justice discussed seminal cases of student-speech at the Miami Law Review Symposium.

Husband and Wife Marine Corps Veterans Take on Law School

Tenants’ Rights Clinic Stops Eviction of Single Mother and Children

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