I am excited to extend my sincerest congratulations to our distinguished alumni: Past President Julie B. Kane, J.D. ’93, and Melanie A. Damian, J.D. ’96, who were honored by the Anti-Defamation League with the Jurisprudence Award, and Peter Prieto, J.D. ’85, who will receive the Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in March. It is wonderful to see our alumni continue to be recognized nationally by peers, charities, and community organizations.
Especially exciting is the selection of our alumnus, The Honorable Marco Rubio, J.D. ’96, to serve as Secretary of State of the United States of America—one of the nation’s highest-ranking positions and a tremendous honor to say the least. Secretary Rubio is a prior recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award and truly is an Alumnus of Distinction.
Interim Dean Patricia Sanchez Abril continues her fantastic work at Miami Law. She is no doubt the change we have needed these past years, and we are lucky to have her at the helm of our alma mater. As I mentioned in a prior note, our School of Law was the foundation for my development as a professional and as a practitioner, I am committed to giving back to our wonderful school. I encourage you all to become involved with the Law Alumni Association, mentor students, and facilitate the continued growth of our organization so the next generation will be as fortunate as we have been.
Finally, I am delighted to share that I have transitioned to a new law firm, Shaw Lewenz, and will continue to work alongside distinguished Miami Law Alumni Michael Lewenz, J.D. ’14, Matthew Kohen, J.D. ’14, Zachary Ludens, J.D. ’14, Kimberly Slaven-Hauth, J.D. ’15, Lauren Palen, J.D. ’22, Gabriel Morales, J.D. ’22, and others. I am so grateful for the support of our Miami Law community throughout this transition. My updated email is jshaw@shawlewenz.com, as always, feel free to reach out to me for anything at all.
Double Canes Wayne Chaplin, J.D. ’82, and his son, David, J.D. ’13, work together at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, and continue to support their community and the University of Miami.
Roy Black, B.S. ’67, J.D. ’70, Jerry Hollo, A.B. ’90, J.D. ’93, and Ana VeigaMilton, B.S.E.E. ’87, J.D. ’93, are part of an exclusive group: double Canes, who graduated from the U undergrad and Miami Law. Read their stories and how they remain advocates for their alma mater.
Alumni, students, faculty, and staff visited campus for a vibrant Homecoming weekend, highlighted by a football game Saturday between the Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles.
The University of Miami School of Law alumnus will lead an agency charged with negotiating treaties, representing the U.S. at the United Nations, and protecting U.S. citizens abroad.
Alumni Joseph Bogosian, J.D. ’92, and Julien Apollon, J.D. ’15, represent two distinct yet deeply interconnected paths forged at the University of Miami School of Law.
Tuana Yazici has already received an M.A. in international administration, with a concentration in international space law, and a B.A. in philosophy, politics, and economics.
Samantha Epstein, J.D. ’09, Ella Duckworth, Samantha Viner, and Zakarij “Zak” Laux, J.D. ’11, team made history by becoming the first from the school to advance to the national competition after finishing as finalists in the regional round.
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