Congratulations to our Moot Court Team!
The team representing STU Law at the Chicago Moot Court Competition—Delaney Nix, Camila Blanco, student coach Britney Arteaga, and alumni coach Ana Alvarez—received the Best Brief Award and advanced to the semifinal round.
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First-year students took part in a dynamic Jeopardy-style review workshop hosted by the Academic Success Program. The event allowed students to test their knowledge in Civil Procedure, Torts, and Contracts in preparation for their final exams. Adjunct Professor Yleg Caridad, Adjunct Professor Maegan Zamora, Professor Sandy Boisrond, and ASP Fellow Ashley Bolwell (2L) facilitated the sessions, which were offered both in person and via Zoom.
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STU College of Law alumnus Jose Rohaidy (`17) has been appointed to the Miami-Dade County Court by Governor Ron DeSantis. Jose has spent the past six years serving as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, where he has distinguished himself through his dedication to public service.
Congratulations to Jose on his appointment!
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The Chronicles of Faith Society gathered to wrap up the semester with their final discussion of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis and to enjoy a wonderful potluck. Professor Thomas T. Nguyen recognized inaugural President Daniel Gonzalez (3L) for his instrumental role in establishing the Society as an official student organization at the College of Law. The organization has grown tremendously in just one semester, welcoming faculty and members ranging from first-year to third-year law students.
The Chronicles of Faith Society invites everyone to join them next semester for continued meaningful conversations that foster community between students and faculty.
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STU College of Law was honored to take part in the historic grand opening of Florida’s first courthouse named after Hispanic trailblazer Osvaldo N. Soto, celebrating his enduring legacy of leadership, service, and commitment to justice within the community. We are grateful to our law students who volunteered their time to support this historic event on November 10, 2025. As aspiring lawyers, they look forward to one day practicing in these very courtrooms.
📸: Chief Judge Emeritus Bertila Soto; Miami-Dade State Attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle; Alumna Mirelis Castilla (`06); Jennifer Ley-Soto, Sr. Director for Career Development; Dalilian Gutierrez, Asst. Director for Career Development, Amanda Alfonso (3L); Lisandra Triana (2L); Gabriella Martinez (2L); Karina Rodriguez (2L); Jake Dechick (2L); Melisa Ortiz (2L); Natalie Mohandes (2L); Juan Antonio Otero (2L); Genesis Navarrete (3L); Jaylan Jones (2L); and Irene Sanchez (3L).
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We are pleased to welcome Edward Paltzik, who will be joining STU College of Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law for the Spring 2026 semester, where he will teach White Collar Crime.
Mr. Paltzik is Of Counsel at Taylor Dykema PLLC. He has represented hundreds of civil and criminal clients in a wide variety of high-stakes matters, in both State and Federal courts. He is well known for his aggressive yet analytical approach to litigation, his loyalty to clients, and his passion for causes that matter to him. He has also authored numerous important amicus briefs in high-profile constitutional cases.
Mr. Paltzik holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and a B.A. from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences.
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