Spring 2026 Student Organization Fair 🎈
Students connecting. Students leading. Students building community.
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This past weekend, our Trial Team sent two teams to compete in the Chester Bedell Competition consisting of Crystal Couso (3L), Sophia Borrello (3L), Amanda Alfonso (3L), Catherine Squitieri (2L), Nicole Vargas (2L), Isabella Ceron (2L), Alexia Bermudez (2L), and Melanie Diaz (2L). After strong preliminary rounds against the University of Florida, Nova Southeastern, and the University of Miami, both teams advanced to the quarterfinals to face Stetson University and Barry University. The quarterfinal rounds were highly competitive and described by judges and jurors as “final-round worthy.”
Coached by alumni Gabriela Espaillat, Vanessa Guiracoche, Valentina Grizales, Michael Rizo, and Professor Houson Lafrance, the teams delivered outstanding performances and represented the law school with excellence.
We’re incredibly proud of the dedication and professionalism shown by our students and coaches throughout the competition!
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On Tuesday, the Office for Career Development and the Intellectual Property & Cyber Law Society co-sponsored a Lunch and Learn event with Malloy & Malloy, P.L., the oldest intellectual property firm in Florida. Guest speaker and alumnus Oliver Ruiz, Esq. (’01), guided law students on how to build a career in intellectual property law and discussed the vital role intellectual property plays in fostering innovation, economic growth, and cultural development.
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Congratulations to alumna Melissa Alvarez (‘22) on her installation as President of the Miami Lakes Bar Association, and to the Board of Directors, including alumnae Mirelis Castilla (‘06), Massiel Andino (‘22), Vanessa Abreu (‘07), Veronica Garcia (‘24), Janelys Holland (‘16), Jacqueline Bowden Gold (‘13), and Rachel Moreno (‘23).
Pictured here are Senior Director Jennifer Ley-Soto and Assistant Director Dalilian Gutierrez with our outstanding STU College of Law alumni, representing the excellence and leadership of our community!
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Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro and members of our STU College of Law community attended the 2026 Miami Dade Trial Lawyers Association (MDTLA) Installation Gala, celebrating Amanda Demanda as the new MDTLA President and the association’s newly elected Board of Directors.
Those in attendance included Senior Director Jennifer Ley-Soto, Javier Ley-Soto (`05), Judge Christina DiRaimondo of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Judge Dawn Denaro of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Adjunct Professor Judge Robert Watson of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Adjunct Professor Judge Abby Cynammon of the 11th Judicial Circuit, State Representative and Speaker of the House Mike Redondo, Florida State Senator Alexis Calatayud, Judge Norman Gerstein (Retired), Michael Feiler of Feiler & Leach, P.L., and Ramon Crego (`11) of Morgan & Morgan.
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Join us for The Court Administration Academy, March 9–11, 2026!
Designed for judges and court personnel at every level, this program brings together distinguished judicial leaders and court administrators to address today’s most pressing court administration challenges—from security and cybersecurity to AI, ethics, wellness, and public trust.
📄 Details and registration info in the flyer.
Space is limited.
To register, email Courses@jbeacademy.org, or call (803) 363-3320 or (617) 605-7583.
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