Women Emerge Ready to Lead

Miami Law women are serving in leadership positions throughout the country, and nothing exemplifies this more than the unprecedented feat of three alumnae serving as president of the American Bar Association - Hilarie Bass, J.D. '81, from 2017-2018, Deborah Enix Ross, J.D. '81, who began her term in August 2022, and Carolyn Lamm, J.D. '73, from 2009-2010.

Women Emerge Ready to Lead

Miami Law women are serving in leadership positions throughout the country, and nothing exemplifies this more than the unprecedented feat of three alumnae serving as president of the American Bar Association - Hilarie Bass, J.D. '81, from 2017-2018, Deborah Enix Ross, J.D. '81, who began her term in August 2022, and Carolyn Lamm, J.D. '73, from 2009-2010.

Miami Law Magazine

The University of Miami School of Law Office of Communications publishes Miami Law Magazine annually.

The magazine showcases the achievements of students, faculty, and alumni nationally and internationally. In its newly named and designed format, Miami Law Magazine launched in 2011.

FEATURE STORY

New Dean Brings Wealth of Knowledge and Experience to Miami Law

Meet David Yellen, Miami Law's new dean who was officially appointed in July, and learn about his impressive background and experience. Dean Yellen shares his thoughts on the future of Miami Law.

Students

Law School Builds Advocacy Skills for Third-Year Student

3L Victor On-Sang grew up in a North Miami working-class immigrant neighborhood that defined his desire to advocate for underserved communities. The married father of two looks forward to continuing to work for Legal Services after graduation.

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Victor On-Sang Jr. (Photo by Joshua Prezant)

Faculty

Professor Kele Stewart: A Champion for Children & Families

Professor Kele Stewart has devoted her career to improving the lives of children. As co-director of Miami Law's Children & Youth Law Clinic, Stewart supervises students as they advocate for their young clients and teaches them ways to support families.

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Professor Kele Stewart (Photo by Joshua Prezant)

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Miami Law Magazine - Spring 2023

Alumni

Nikki Lanier, J.D. ’95:  Making Human Resources an Instrument of Empowerment

Nikki Lanier, J.D. '95, credits Miami Law with awakening a fundamental understanding of racism she so often overheard as a child. She took that to run the HR departments of some of the largest organizations in the country, and it has now become her life's work with her own racial equity advisory firm, Harper Slade.

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Nikki Lanier, J.D. ’95

Philanthropy

Brighter Horizons: The Future of Miami Law

Many alumni and friends of Miami Law have helped make the fundraising campaign, Ever Brighter, a success. The school is quickly moving toward reaching and exceeding its goal.

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The Hilarie Bass Bricks at University of Miami School of Law (Photo by Joshua Prezant)