Rising 3L Adrienne Dawkins is gaining valuable hands-on legal experience this summer through the Palm Beach County Bar Association Summer Internship Program. She is working with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley in West Palm Beach under the mentorship of shareholder and Florida Bar President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, and partner Mariano Garcia, Esq. (`94).
📸: Adrienne Dawkins (3L), Florida Bar President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, and alumnus Mariano Garcia, Esq.
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🚨 STUDENTS! The 2025 Fall Interview Program (OCI) is here! 🚨
Ready to level up your legal career? From August 4 to November 3, connect with law firms, government agencies, and legal employers seeking talent like YOU for Spring/Summer 2026 positions.
Don’t miss out—this is your moment to secure valuable work experience! Apply today.
Check your emails for full details.
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Last week, Board Certified Marital and Family Law Attorney Stuart R. Manoff visited STU College of Law to speak with Professor Casey Reiter’s Family Law class. Drawing on four decades of legal experience, Mr. Manoff shared insights and stories from his distinguished career in family law practice, offering students a rare window into the realities of high-stakes litigation, complex negotiations, and ethical decision-making.
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Rising 2L Juliette Valle was selected as a Florida Gubernatorial Fellow for the 2025–2026 class. As part of the program’s early engagements, she attended the Class XXI Agency Luncheon at Hayward House Bistro in Tallahassee, where she had the opportunity to meet with state agency leaders, including Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, an STU Law alumnus from the Class of 1997.
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On Wednesday, students in the summer Appellate Advocacy course, taught by Adjunct Professor Judge Ed Artau, had the unique opportunity to deliver oral arguments at the Third District Court of Appeal. This real-world courtroom exposure allowed students to apply their advocacy skills in a formal judicial setting and receive valuable feedback from a panel of sitting judges. The session was presided over by Judge Ed Artau of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, and Third District Court of Appeal Judges Bronwyn C. Miller and Fleur J. Lobree.
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Professor John Hernandez taught his final class today, closing the chapter on an extraordinary career as he enters retirement. For decades, he has devoted himself to legal education, mentorship, and service.
Although Professor Hernandez prefers to stay out of the spotlight, we couldn`t let his departure go unrecognized. Dean Navarro, along with several faculty and staff members, surprised him in his classroom with a special award in recognition of his immense contributions to the STU College of Law. The inscription read:
Professor John F. Hernandez
Exemplary Teacher, Colleague, and Friend
With sincere gratitude for:
Your dedication to our students
Your unmatched collegiality
Your kindness and integrity
Your excellence in teaching across the entire curriculum
Your decades of selfless service as Dean of Students and Professor of Law
Professor Hernandez, thank you for your lasting impact and dedication. Your presence will be missed, but your legacy will always remain a part of STU Law.
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St. Thomas University College of Law’s…
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