To all the incredible women behind our Bobcats 💙
Thank you for your love, strength, and support through every step of the journey. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Preparing for the next step ⚖️
Our Bar Lounge is coming together, stocked with items donated by alumni and our law school community, all to support our students as they prepare for the bar exam.
Thank you to our generous donors: Albert Sotero (’24), Linda Rojas (’25), Judy Echavez (’18), Stephanie Blanco (’25), Francisco Martinez (’25), Melissa Rodriguez (’25), Sylvester Bailey (’25), Nayra Mendoza, Arael Ruiz (’25), Bianca Thervil (’23), Maitee Quintero, Maegan Korovich (’23), Amanda Chiapetta (’23), Ernesto Sergio, Gabriela Lastra (’25), Judge Kansas R. Gooden (’08), Alejandro Garcia, and Tia Gibbs.
Help us continue stocking the lounge with essential snacks, supplies, and study support by contributing through our Amazon Registry!
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caffeine 🤝 determination 🤝 finals week
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Congratulations to recent graduate Daniel Gonzalez (`25) on his admission to the Florida Bar!
Daniel, who began his clerkship with Judge Johnathan D. Lott at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in January and sat for the bar exam in February, was officially sworn in by Judge Lott on Wednesday, April 29. He has also accepted a position with America First Legal, which he will begin after completing his appellate clerkship. Daniel will walk at commencement alongside the Class of 2026 next Friday, May 15.
We are proud to celebrate Daniel’s accomplishments and look forward to all that lies ahead in his legal career.
📸 Judge Elaine A. Carbuccia of the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Daniel Gonzalez, and Judge Johnathan D. Lott.
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Another major milestone for STU Law ⚖️
Our Trial Team is ranked #4 in the nation in the 2025–2026 GAVEL Rankings, tied with Stetson and ahead of top programs including Northwestern, Harvard, Georgia, Texas, and UC Berkeley.
The GAVEL Rankings recognize exemplary performance in trial advocacy, with teams earning points based on results at the most competitive national tournaments.
This recognition caps a historic year for the program:
• Three competition championships
• First-ever appearance at the National Trial Competition Nationals (Region 6 Champions)
• Invitation to the Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition
We are proud of our students and their continued pursuit of excellence.
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We are proud to recognize 3L Xiomara Garcia for her outstanding work through the STU Law Immigration Clinic.
Ms. Garcia successfully represented a Cuban client in removal proceedings, securing cancellation of removal in a particularly complex case involving a decades-old conviction and serious medical conditions. The case required careful legal analysis and a strong showing of rehabilitation and positive equities.
Despite significant challenges, including her client’s detention and limited access to documentation, she was persistent, resourceful, and thorough in developing a compelling record.
Her work reflects the strength of clinical training in fact development, legal analysis, and strategic advocacy, and resulted in a life-changing outcome for her client. A well-deserved recognition.
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