On Saturday, July 11, STU College of Law participated in the LSAC Law School Forum in Washington, D.C., where Assistant Director of Admissions Nicole Perez met with prospective students interested in applying for the Fall 2027 entering class. Joining her at the forum was STU Law Admissions Ambassador Javier Hernandez, who shared insight into the student experience and helped answer questions from attendees.
Prospective students stopped by the STU College of Law table to learn more about our close-knit community, nationally recognized trial team, experiential learning opportunities, and Summer in Spain program. The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with future applicants and showcase what makes STU Law unique.
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On Saturday, July 11, STU College of Law proudly served as a sponsor of the T.J. Reddick Bar Association’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala, The Black Excellence Ball, held at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale.
The evening celebrated excellence, leadership, and service within the legal profession while recognizing the Association’s incoming officers and directors. We extend our congratulations to newly installed President Jennifer Blackmon and the entire incoming Board of Directors. We also proudly congratulate STU Law alumnus Sylvester Bailey (‘25) on his installation as Director.
It was a wonderful evening celebrating alongside members of the STU Law community, including Director of Public Sector Sabrina Salomon, rising 2L Malique Elder, rising 3Ls Sandy Martin, Celeste George, and Fabien Gaboton (‘26), alumnus Sammy Adesca (‘24), and The Honorable N. Hunter Davis, Adjunct Professor of Law and Judge of Florida’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. Also pictured is The Honorable Jackie Powell of Florida’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.
Congratulations to the T.J. Reddick Bar Association on another successful evening celebrating scholarship, leadership, and the continued advancement of the legal profession.
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The global impact of STU College of Law’s LL.M. Program in Intercultural Human Rights continues to be reflected in the work of its alumni around the world.
Ten years after completing the program together, LL.M. alumnus Tomás Randle (‘17) and alumna Carmen Giménez (‘17) reunited while representing their respective organizations at the 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), held June 22-24 in Panama. Mr. Randle participated as a member of the Official Delegation of Argentina, while Ms. Giménez represented the USA Refugees and Immigrants Corporation, both advancing efforts in defense of human rights and human dignity.
Reflecting on his experience, Mr. Randle shared a message with Professor Roza Pati: “Sharing all the best memories of STU College of Law, and at least I know I got here as representative of Argentina in part thanks to your mentoring of those days.”
Held under the theme, “The Americas United around the Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama: Firm Multilateralism in Defense of Democracy, Hemispheric Security, and Stability in the Member States,” the General Assembly concluded with the adoption of the Declaration of Panama, reaffirming the region’s commitment to addressing shared challenges through multilateral cooperation.
Interested in making a global impact through the study of human rights? Click the link below to learn more about STU College of Law’s LL.M. Program in Intercultural Human Rights and apply today.
🔗 https://www.stu.edu/law/human-rights/
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⚖️ Path to Practice ⚖️
Our STU College of Law series highlighting the experiences, insights, and career journeys of our students as they prepare for the practice of law.
Our next spotlight features Jessica Rivera-Rojas, 2L, who is spending her summer with The Founders Law Firm, gaining hands-on experience in personal injury law. Throughout her internship, Jessica drafts litigation documents, communicates with clients, helps coordinate medical treatment and vehicle repairs, and works with insurance adjusters on claims, coverage, liability, and negotiations.
Jessica shared that the most valuable lesson she’s learned so far is the importance of strong legal writing, attention to detail, and compassionate advocacy for clients who have experienced catastrophic accidents.
Her advice to fellow STU Law students: “Always lead with compassion. Put yourself in your client’s position, listen carefully, and remember that personal injury law is about helping people through very difficult moments.”
One word to describe her experience so far: Purposeful.
Notably, Jessica secured her internship through initiative and determination, reaching out directly to the firm with a personalized email and writing samples. Her experience serves as a reminder that sometimes creating your own opportunity is the first step toward achieving your goals.
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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On June 24, Professor Roza Pati gave a guest lecture for FIU College of Law’s students enrolled in the course on International Human Rights: Human Trafficking in their Study Abroad Program established in collaboration with the Universidad de Sevilla in Seville, Spain.
Professor Pati lectured on human trafficking at the intersection of transnational organized crime law, human rights law, and international criminal law, focusing inter alia on landmark cases of various international courts.
Professor Pati’s article States’ Positive Obligations with Respect to Human Trafficking: The European Court of Human Rights Breaks New Ground in Rantsev v. Cyprus & Russia, 29 Boston University Journal of International Law 79 (2011), was part of the assigned readings for the course.
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Professor Brian C. Potts` article, "The Federal Rules of Evi-Dance: Exploring and Reimagining Evidence Law Through Music, and Proposing Amendments to Rule 604," has been published in the Suffolk Journal of Trial & Appellate Advocacy.
Professor Potts offers a new exploration of the Federal Rules of Evidence through musical leitmotivs. During the dance, he proposes two amendments to Rule 604 regarding the oath for courtroom interpreters. He propounds a new critique explaining how and why courts are wrong when they often claim "Daubert did not work a `sea change` over federal evidence law." He tenders two new, sensational labels for dramatic parts of Rule 804.
He presents a freshly-old defense of the dying declaration exception to the rule against hearsay, contrary to the current trend in the literature. He offers a new method of focusing and analyzing issues involving potential hearsay within potential hearsay. He also submits many new and memorable illustrations and evaluations of evidentiary issues.
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