Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro attended “America at 250: What Does It Mean to Be an American?,” hosted by the Federalist Society Miami Lawyers Chapter in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
The program featured a panel discussion with Theo Wold, Senior Counselor at Palantir Technologies; Ryan Newman, Chief Deputy Attorney General; and Gabriel Groisman, Founder of Groisman LLC. The discussion was moderated by STU College of Law Adjunct Professor The Honorable Ed Artau of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
The evening opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcoming remarks from Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Dean Nuñez-Navarro was joined by fellow STU Law Adjunct Professor The Honorable Raag Singhal of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, as well as Jordan Richardson and Stephen James Demanovich, Co-Presidents of the Federalist Society Miami Lawyers Chapter.
The event provided an opportunity to reflect on American identity, citizenship, and the principles that continue to shape our nation as it commemorates 250 years.
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Path to Practice ⚖️
Our next Path to Practice spotlight features Elizabeth Ruiz, 3L, who is gaining hands-on experience in criminal law through an externship with the Law Office of the Public Defender in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division.
No two days look quite the same. From calendar calls and calling cases at the podium to client conversations, depositions, and trials, Elizabeth is gaining firsthand courtroom experience while developing the practical skills that will prepare her for a career in law.
One of her most valuable takeaways has been seeing the distinction between rehabilitation and retribution in practice. Her experience in juvenile court has shown her the meaningful impact rehabilitative services can have and inspired her to consider what the justice system could look like if similar opportunities existed at every level.
Her advice to fellow STU Law students: “Don’t be afraid to step up and say yes. You’ll never have a better opportunity to build your skills, make mistakes, ask questions, and grow than while you’re in law school, still surrounded by attorneys who want to help you succeed.”
One word to describe her experience so far: Becoming.
Interested in sharing your own journey? We invite STU Law students to connect with the Office for Career Development and help inspire future attorneys by sharing their unique Path to Practice.
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Today, the STU community came together in faith for a special celebration of the Holy Mass, offered with particular intention for our STU College of Law graduates preparing to take the Florida Bar Exam next week. 🙏⚖️
Together, we prayed for God’s guidance, wisdom, peace, and strength as our graduates approach this important milestone. Father Rafael Capo offered a special blessing over our bar takers, sending them forward surrounded by prayer, encouragement, and the support of the entire STU community.
As they enter these final days of preparation, we continue to keep our graduates in our prayers and remind them that the entire STU Law community is behind them.
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Congratulations to Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro on her appointment as Chair of The Florida Bar’s Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee, effective July 1, 2026.
This appointment reflects Dean Nuñez-Navarro’s professionalism, leadership, and dedication to the legal profession.
The Committee works to promote the mental health and well-being of Florida lawyers by reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, advancing education and resources, supporting wellness initiatives, and developing programs that help attorneys thrive both personally and professionally.
We are proud to see Dean Nuñez-Navarro continue serving the legal community through this important leadership role and congratulate her on this well-deserved appointment.
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What an exciting opportunity for our STU College of Law students! ⚖️
On Friday, July 10, two sections of 2L Appellate Advocacy students had the unique opportunity to present oral arguments in the courtroom of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal as part of their Appellate Advocacy course.
Students presented before Third DCA Judges Bronwyn C. Miller and Fleur J. Lobree, along with Adjunct Professor Judge Ed Artau of the Southern District of Florida, gaining invaluable firsthand experience advocating in an appellate courtroom and receiving insight from members of the judiciary.
Chief Judge Edwin A. Scales III of the Third DCA and Judge Artau worked together to organize this special opportunity, with the support of Dean Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, whose commitment to experiential education helped make the experience possible.
We are grateful to Chief Judge Scales, Judges Miller and Lobree, Judge Artau, and the Third DCA for generously sharing their time and providing our students with an unforgettable opportunity to take their legal education beyond the classroom and into the courtroom.
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Congratulations to STU College of Law alumnus Gustavo Losa (‘04), who has been appointed as a judge to the Miami-Dade County Court by Governor Ron DeSantis!
Judge Losa has been a member of The Florida Bar for 21 years. Prior to his appointment, he served as Associate General Counsel for Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company.
We proudly congratulate Judge Losa on this distinguished appointment and celebrate another STU Law alumnus continuing to make an impact in the legal profession and our community.
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