Jhoanna Carrascal (3L), President of the FAWL STU Law Student Chapter, and Madelynn Guisasola (2L), the Chapter`s Fundraising Chair, attended "Her Honor: A Women`s History Month Brunch," hosted by the Broward County Women Lawyers` Association. The event celebrated the achievements and contributions of Judge Beth Bloom, Judge Natasha DePrimo, and Judge Catalina Avalos.

The brunch provided a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with and learn from accomplished attorneys and members of the judiciary.

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The Immigration Law Clinic students successfully represented their client in an individual hearing for a VAWA-based adjustment of status.

Through careful preparation, advocacy, and dedication, law student representatives Amanda Fiestas (3L) and Brittany Harris (3L) secured a life-changing outcome for their client. This case also highlights the strength of our comprehensive clinical model: the client received coordinated support from both our Immigration Law Clinic and the St. Thomas Tax Clinic. The Immigration Judge assigned to the proceedings praised their advocacy, "They did better than most attorneys who come before this Court."

At the end of the day, that collaborative approach made a critical difference. The tax considerations in this case were essential to securing a favorable exercise of discretion, demonstrating how interdisciplinary advocacy can directly impact results. The client benefited from truly holistic legal representation and expressed deep appreciation for the support provided by both clinics.

This victory reflects not only the strength of the case, but also the commitment of our students to client-centered lawyering and access to justice. Experiences like these are at the heart of clinical education: real clients, real stakes, and real impact.

Congratulations to Amanda Fiestas and Brittany Harris for their hard work and professionalism, and to their client on this well-deserved result.

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Professor Keith Fisher explored the scope and the limits of the inherent powers of the courts under the U.S. Constitution during his presentation entitled, "Inherent Power and the `Blustery Day,`" at the faculty lunch-time colloquium this week.

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Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro had the honor of speaking at the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Annual Professionalism Awards Ceremony in Orlando, where she introduced the Honorable Gisela T. Laurent of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, one of the honorees. Judge Laurent received the James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award in recognition of her service and for exemplifying professionalism both in and out of the courtroom. In her remarks, Dean Navarro emphasized the importance of upholding professionalism, civility, and integrity in our legal profession.

📸: Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro; Judge Gisela T. Laurent (Honoree); David Cannella, Esq. (Honoree); C. Andrew Roy, Esq. (Honoree); Cesar Neira, Esq., Past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida; and Brandon Sapp, Esq., Past President of the OCBA‘s Young Lawyers Section and Co-Chair of the Florida Bar Leadership Academy Committee.

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