On October 22, Professor Keith Fisher presented the introduction to his draft article entitled Exercising a Controlling Influence: The Protean Definition of “Control” in Financial Regulation.

The article deals with a particular aspect of the regulation of every insured depository institution (IDI) and holding company with one or more IDIs – namely, the core concept of “control.” Control is the fulcrum of modern banking regulation. The concept determines which persons may acquire a stake in an IDI, which must undergo supervisory vetting, and which is subject to the plenary architecture of prudential oversight.

Control is thus the touchstone for imposition of a variety of legal constraints, as well as of ascertaining corporate relatedness (including the statutorily delineated concept of affiliation) and the concomitant restrictions on dealings with such related entities.

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STU College of Law’s Office for Career Development, in collaboration with the Public Interest Law Society, hosted a Lunch & Learn on October 20 featuring The Honorable Bronwyn C. Miller of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal and Brittany M. Bonner, Esq., of Dade Legal Aid. ⚖️

The presentation, “Remedies & Access to Justice,” explored legal issues involving landlord-tenant matters, dependency, and contracts, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with limited or no access to legal representation.

Through an engaging discussion, students explored ways to bridge the gap between community legal needs and access to services, emphasizing the importance of pro bono and low bono representation.
The session inspired many students to explore opportunities to serve as Guardians ad Litem, immigration representatives, and Certified Legal Interns (CLIs).

A special thank you to Judge Miller and Ms. Bonner for sharing their knowledge, experiences, and commitment to expanding access to justice with our future legal professionals!

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On October 16th, members of the College of Law community attended My Faith in Practice: The Rule of Law Inside and Out, a CLE/CJE seminar held at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Coral Gables.

The program featured a keynote address by The Honorable John D. Couriel, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida, and brought together judges, attorneys, law students, and members of the legal community to explore the intersection of faith, the rule of law, and professional responsibility.

Representing the College of Law were Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, Professor William Castro and students from his Professional Responsibility class, Professor David DeWolf, Assistant Dean for Career Development Jennifer Ley-Soto, and members of the College of Law’s Board of Advisors, including alumnus Jude M. Faccidomo (’04).

Also in attendance were several alumni, including Yara Lorenzo Klukas (’09), First Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, alongside Jason A. Reding Quiñones, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

The seminar provided a meaningful opportunity for students to engage with members of the judiciary and legal profession while reflecting on the role of faith, ethics, and service in the practice of law.

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