Join the 2026 Human Trafficking Academy, a live certificate program hosted by the John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy of St. Thomas University College of Law, with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits approved by The Florida Bar.
📅 November 16–20, 2026
💻 Live via Zoom
For many trafficking survivors, the consequences of exploitation continue long after they escape. Criminal records can create lasting barriers to employment, housing, education, and recovery.
The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (TSRA), enacted in January 2026, marks an important step toward changing that reality. This year`s Academy will bring together legal experts and survivor leaders to explore subjects related to survivor criminalization and access to justice as well as legal relief and corresponding issues under the TSRA.
Join legal professionals, law enforcement, social service providers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, government officials, survivor leaders, educators, students, faith-based representatives, and all people of good will who seek to deepen their understanding of the true and full recovery of human trafficking survivors.
🔗 Register at the link in our bio.
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On October 29th, the College of Law proudly hosted the Florida Bench & Bar Conference, bringing together distinguished judges, attorneys, legal scholars, students, and members of Florida’s legal community for a day of professional development, networking, and engaging discussions.
The conference featured insightful panels on trial advocacy, artificial intelligence, and legal ethics, along with a special fireside chat featuring The Honorable Roy K. Altman, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. Throughout the event, students had valuable opportunities to connect with members of the judiciary and legal profession.
Through the dedication of the College of Law’s leadership, faculty, staff, and supporters, the conference raised over $100,000 in scholarships for College of Law students, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to supporting the next generation of legal professionals.
The College of Law extends its appreciation to the distinguished speakers, attendees, supporters, and everyone whose contributions helped make the conference a success.
📸 Relive the highlights from the event by clicking the link in our bio to view the photo gallery!
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STU College of Law’s Entertainment & Sports Law Society hosted “Behind the Venue: The Law of Live Events in Miami,” bringing together industry leaders from Formula 1, the Miami Dolphins, the Miami HEAT, and the Adrienne Arsht Center for an engaging panel discussion.
Panelists explored the legal complexities of managing major live events, sharing insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of in-house counsel, the intersection of legal and business operations, and the career paths that led them to their current roles.
The discussion highlighted the importance of contracts, risk management, cross-departmental collaboration, and practical experience in navigating the sports, entertainment, and live events industries. Students also gained valuable advice on relevant law school courses and developing the skills needed to pursue careers in these fields.
A special thank you to Aric Kurzman, Greg Fritzius, Michael Anspach, and Alexander Amir for sharing their expertise and providing our students with valuable insights into the intersection of law, sports, and entertainment!
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STU College of Law was proud to support and participate in the 34th Annual Red Mass, hosted by the St. Thomas More Society of South Florida on October 27 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale. ⛪⚖️
The Mass was celebrated by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, bringing together judges, attorneys, law students, and members of South Florida’s legal community in prayer and reflection.
Dating back to the 13th century, the Red Mass is a longstanding Catholic tradition that invokes the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon members of the legal profession and judiciary as they carry out their responsibilities in the pursuit of justice.
Representing STU College of Law were Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, Professors Thomas Nguyen, Peter Martino, Brian Potts, and 3L student Grazzieli Cordoni.
During the event, Dean Nuñez-Navarro was pictured with Jamie Finizio Bascombe and Diana Santa Maria, members of the St. Thomas More Society’s Red Mass Board of Governors. Attorney Nisha Bacchus also had the opportunity to connect with an STU Law student, reflecting the meaningful engagement between students and members of the legal community.
The evening featured guest speaker Mark Middendorf, President of Ave Maria University, with Jeremiah “Tom” Sheehan receiving the 2026 Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
STU College of Law is honored to support this meaningful tradition, reaffirming the importance of faith, integrity, and service within the legal profession.
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STU College of Law students had the opportunity to attend Ayala’s Law Student Reception, gaining valuable insight into the legal profession! ⚖️
During the visit, students toured the firm’s offices, learned more about Ayala’s business litigation and dispute resolution practice, and connected directly with partners to hear about their work and experiences in the legal field.
A special thank you to the Ayala team for warmly welcoming our students and providing this meaningful opportunity to explore the practice of law, ask questions, and build professional connections.
We are proud of our students for representing STU College of Law so well!
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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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