Professor Daniel Epstein has received highest praise for his innovative and thoroughly researched article on the "Common Defence" Clause of the Constitution in the acclaimed Legal Theory Blog: Fascinating. Highly recommended.
The article argues that the ”common defence” clause of Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution serves as a constitutional foundation for justifying presidential discretion in foreign affairs and national security, relevant to, inter alia, legal debates about presidential tariff and foreign affairs-based economic regulatory authority, particularly during emergencies.
The Legal Theory Blog, founded and edited by UVA School of Law Professor Lawrence Solum, has been lauded as one of the most significant public contributions to legal education over the last 25 years. It is an eminent accomplishment among peers for an article to be noted by Professor Solum as recommended reading. Testifying to its recognition as a fount of scholarly excellence, STU College of Law’s faculty has achieved several notable entries in the last couple of years.
Most recently, two other articles have been noted by Professor Solum: Professor Michael Hasday’s article on “Accuracy and the Robot Judge” as "Recommended!" and Professor David Upham’s article on Prenatal Personhood, State Duties, and Congress’s Abortion Power Under the Fourteenth Amendment as "Highly recommended."
Read Professor Epstein`s article at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5991794
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“This or That” with members of our College of Law leadership team - Part 1.
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Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro and members of our Federalist Society Student Chapter Angel Armesto (3L), President; Jacob Espinosa (3L), Treasurer; Manuel Garcia (2L); and Diego Velasquez (2L), had the privilege of attending the Federalist Society 12th Annual Florida Chapters Conference this past weekend. The students heard from Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier, and various legal scholars, who spoke passionately about the importance of protecting individual liberty, constitutional government, and the rule of law.
Among the attendees were Professor Daniel Epstein, Adjunct Professor and U.S. District Court Judge Ed Artau, Adjunct Professor Judge Robert Watson of the 11th Judicial Circuit, alumna Judge Lody Jean (‘04) of the 11th Judicial Circuit, alumna Therese Savona (‘09), Judge Monica Gordo of the 3rd District Court of Appeal, Judge Gisela Laurent of the 9th Judicial Circuit, and Jesse Panuccio, former third-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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From law school casual to career fair ready.
Dress business professional. Show up ready for your future.
💼 CAREER & INFORMATION FAIR
📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
📍 Goldbloom Convocation Hall
Shoutout to 1Ls Stephany Sberna and Manuel Gonzalez for being such great sports and helping bring this reel to life! 🎬
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On Thursday, the Office for Career Development, the Business Law Society, the First Generation Law Society, and the Transactional Law Society co-sponsored a Lunch & Learn with Gary Rosner, Esq., Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP. Mr. Rosner discussed effective strategies when practicing law, emphasizing ethics and hard work.
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On January 22nd, the STU Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society was honored to virtually host Camille Vasquez, Esq., widely recognized for her standout advocacy in the Depp v. Heard trial. In a fireside chat moderated by Kendall Bowers (3L) and Brianna Jewett (3L), Ms. Vasquez spoke candidly about the unique trajectory of her career, her resilience as a high-profile woman in law, and how she balances the “hard times” with the rewards of high-stakes advocacy.
The event concluded with a dynamic Q&A session, during which students received firsthand advice and inspiration from one of the industry’s most prominent figures.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — St. Thomas…
By Belkis Mejia Perdomo
The St. Thomas University College…
St. Thomas University’s College of Law unveiled its new Judicial Wall of Honor, celebrating 52 alumni who have served or currently serve as judges across the nation. The special event brought many of them back to campus — some for the first time in decades — to honor their achievements and inspire future generations of STU law students.
