The Elder Law Society hosted its 11th Annual Elder Law Symposium, titled "Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Estate Planning," exploring the growing intersection of elder law and emerging technology.

Panels covered ethical and professional responsibility issues surrounding AI, estate and guardianship administration, and the management of digital assets such as cryptocurrency and NFTs, as well as AI’s role in the courtroom. The symposium featured a panel of distinguished judges, who offered their perspectives on the integration of AI in the legal system.

Panelists included Brian L. Tannebaum, Esq., Adjunct Professor Enrique D. Zamora, Esq., Joshua H. Lida, Esq., Judge Jorge E. Cueto, Judge Yvonne Colodny, Judge Natasha DePrimo, Judge Jose L. Fernandez, Judge Kenneth L. Gillespie, General Magistrate Caleb S. Johnston, Judge Nushin G. Sayfie, Judge Maria de Jesus Santovenia, and Judge Bertila Soto.

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We proudly congratulate The Honorable Abby Cynamon, STU Law Adjunct Professor, on receiving the Devorah Judge Award at the Miami Jewish Legal Society’s 14th Annual Judicial Cocktail Reception. This honor inspired by Devorah of the Torah recognizes an “edel” spirit: nobility of character, ethical integrity, and justice guided by compassion, qualities Judge Cynamon embodies.

We were honored to have Associate Dean Siegfried Wiessner and Assistant Dean Ana I. Vallejo in attendance. Congratulations as well to the evening’s other distinguished honorees: The Honorable Jared M. Strauss, recipient of the Rodef Shalom (Pursuer of Peach) Award, and The Honorable Marisa Tinkler Mendez, recipient of the Shofet Tzedek (Righteous Judge) Award.

Mazel Tov to all nominees and honorees. Their commitment to justice and service continue to inspire our community.

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Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Professor Richard D. Friedman, a renowned evidence scholar from the University of Michigan Law School, to speak about his freshly archaic, counter-revolutionary perspective on the confrontation principle, hearsay, and why most lawyers misunderstand these concepts.

Thank you to Professor Friedman for joining us and providing his informed perspectives and expertise.

📸: Professor Richard D. Friedman, Assistant Professor Brian C. Potts, and Professor Lenora Ledwon.

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Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro and President David A. Armstrong, J.D., joined fellow education leaders for a conversation on Excellence in Education hosted by Congressman Byron Donalds and his wife, Erika Donalds. An engaging discussion focused on advancing educational excellence and supporting student success in Florida.

📸 Javier Ley-Soto (‘05), Councilwoman Nicole Reinoso (‘18), State Representative David Borrero (‘20), MDC Trustee Roberto Alonso, State Representative Tom Fabricio, Brian Goldmeier of BYG Strategies, Bernadette Wilson (Candidate, Governor of Alaska), and Councilwoman Maureen Porras.

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Last Friday, the Miami Catholic Lawyers Guild and STU College of Law co-hosted a timely symposium on Immigration Law and Policy, bringing together legal experts, advocates, and faith leaders. The program explored the history of immigration in the U.S., key legal procedures and challenges, current enforcement trends, and Catholic Church teachings.

Thank you to our speakers and all who attended for contributing to such an engaging and impactful program.

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The St. Thomas Moot Court Team comprised of Maria Duarte Matute (2L) and Bryan Ramsaran (3L), along with student coach Daniel Avila (2L), alumni coach Nicholas Whitaker (‘24), faculty advisor Armando Hernandez, and Professor Leticia Mora, competed in the 2026 John J. Gibbons Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition at Seton Hall Law School in Newark, New Jersey.

After competing in a field of 40 of the top law schools in the country throughout the preliminary, quarterfinal, semifinal, and final rounds, the St. Thomas Moot Court Team proudly represented the school receiving the Best Petitioner Brief Award, and achieving 2nd place as national finalists. This marks the best collective performance in the Moot Court Team’s history.

Congratulations to our Moot Court students and coaches!

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