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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On Saturday, Dean Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, students, faculty, staff and administrators came together for the final It’s 4 the Kids Foundation Drums of Hope event to pack meals and decorate giant drums. These meals are headed to children who need them most in Honduras and for the first time, Cuba.
Founded by alumnus Ricky Patel (‘09), It’s 4 the Kids Foundation set out to deliver one million meals in ten years and achieved that goal in just five. The event was a powerful celebration of community, generosity, and the difference we can make together.
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Third-year College of Law student Justin Fisher was recognized this past January 30th at the Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Luncheon as the winner of the Recording Academy’s 28th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest.
The ELI Luncheon brought together more than 700 music and entertainment attorneys, creating a premier networking opportunity with leaders across the industry. As part of his award, Fisher also received tickets to the MusiCares Gala, honoring Mariah Carey as Person of the Year, as well as tickets to the GRAMMY Awards.
Read more at the link in our bio.
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The Office for Career Development held a Lunch & Learn featuring Captain Tyler Patrick, Captain Meghan Smith, and Major Gregory Mateo, who discussed the role of Marine Judge Advocate. The presentation provided an overview of the responsibilities of Marine Judge Advocates, who serve as both lawyers and commissioned officers supporting Marines and the Corps in a variety of legal matters. Students were engaged throughout the event and participated in a Q&A discussion.
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