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FIU College of Law law.fiu.edu FIU College of Law is South Florida’s publicly supported law school.
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The Princeton Review ranks FIU as one of the nation’s most welcoming schools for diverse students and Hispanic Business has ranked FIU among the top ten law schools for Hispanics. The National Jurist ranks FIU among the top ten schools in the country for best value in legal education. FIU’s faculty continues to gain national prominence, most recently recognized by the Sisk Report as 3rd in Florida for Faculty Scholarly Impact. Unique among law schools, FIU places particular emphasis on integrating international law into every aspect of its curriculum.

FIU Law welcomed community health workers, attorneys, and advocates for “Law as a Social Determinant of Health for Commu...
10/23/2026

FIU Law welcomed community health workers, attorneys, and advocates for “Law as a Social Determinant of Health for Community Health Workers,” a program exploring how legal resources can make a real difference in patients’ lives across Miami-Dade County.

The program featured FIU Law alumna Natalie Castellanos of Catalyst Miami, who joined a panel on legal interventions for patient health, and FIU Law 3L Renée Sealy of the Florida Health Justice Project, who discussed Medicaid appeals and helping clients navigate the process.

FIU Law alumna Laura Arboleda (J.D. ’22) returned to campus alongside immigration attorneys Hector A. Benitez and David ...
10/23/2026

FIU Law alumna Laura Arboleda (J.D. ’22) returned to campus alongside immigration attorneys Hector A. Benitez and David Mancia Orellana for a panel hosted by FIU Law’s Immigration Law Society.

Drawing from their professional experiences, the three attorneys brought different perspectives to a conversation about immigration law, the profession, and the work involved in this area of practice.

FIU Law’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Society hosted “Dirt to Covenants: Mapping Your Career in Real Estate and D...
10/22/2026

FIU Law’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Society hosted “Dirt to Covenants: Mapping Your Career in Real Estate and Development Law,” bringing together attorneys from real estate, land use and zoning, commercial development, and condominium law.

The panel featured FIU Law alumni Luis Arguello (J.D. ’25), David Butter (J.D. ’20), and Devon Espino (J.D. ’21), alongside Margaret Rolando, for a discussion on the evolving real estate market, opportunities across different practice areas, and the many directions a legal career in this field can take.

FIU Law’s Tax Law Society hosted “Inside Tax Law: Careers, Practice & the LLM,” bringing together a panel of attorneys t...
10/21/2026

FIU Law’s Tax Law Society hosted “Inside Tax Law: Careers, Practice & the LLM,” bringing together a panel of attorneys to share career advice and answer students’ questions about the field.

Panelists Daniel Ebert, and Alexander Martini (J.D. ’14) discussed career paths in tax law, how students can build professional connections and gain experience during law school, and what to consider before pursuing a tax LL.M.

FIU Law students are already looking ahead to summer internships! At a student-organized panel and Q&A, Professor Ortega...
10/21/2026

FIU Law students are already looking ahead to summer internships! At a student-organized panel and Q&A, Professor Ortega, Dean Rosenthal, Professor Stone, and Randee Breiter, director of Career Planning and Placement, shared advice on planning for the summer.

The discussion focused on finding opportunities, navigating the internship search, and preparing for the summer ahead, with a special focus on 1Ls.

Twenty years later, the Panther pride is still going strong! FIU Law celebrated the Class of 2006's 20th anniversary wit...
10/20/2026

Twenty years later, the Panther pride is still going strong! FIU Law celebrated the Class of 2006's 20th anniversary with a special evening of football and alumni connections at Pitbull Stadium.

The evening kicked off with "The Role of General Counsel," a panel featuring alumni Lucia Pazos (J.D. ’06) and Ernie Wetzler (J.D. ’06), alongside FIU Assistant General Counsel Val Aubourg. The discussion was moderated by David Butter (J.D. ’20).

The celebration continued with an alumni and law student networking reception as the Panthers took on Middle Tennessee State.

Special thanks to Greenberg Traurig for sponsoring the event!

FIU Law alumnus Adrian Nuñez (J.D. ’07), a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, visited FIU Law’s Law Firm Management class...
10/20/2026

FIU Law alumnus Adrian Nuñez (J.D. ’07), a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, visited FIU Law’s Law Firm Management class to share his career journey and give students an inside look at how Big Law firms are structured and operate.

From firm leadership and practice groups to business strategy, Nuñez discussed how these elements work together and what young lawyers should know as they build their careers.

FIU Law alumni Amber Kornreich (J.D. ’15), Allison Leonard (J.D. ’10), and Maria Papasakelariou (J.D. ’16) returned to c...
10/19/2026

FIU Law alumni Amber Kornreich (J.D. ’15), Allison Leonard (J.D. ’10), and Maria Papasakelariou (J.D. ’16) returned to campus for “Beyond the Classroom: FIU Law Alumni & the Miami-Dade Bar,” helping students discover new ways to connect with Miami’s legal community!

The panelists shared their experiences with the Miami-Dade Bar Association, offered advice on getting involved, and highlighted opportunities for students to start building their professional networks before graduation.

FIU Law’s Women’s Law Society and Criminal Law Society hosted “Breaking the Silence: A Tribute to Dannette’s Voice,” an ...
10/19/2026

FIU Law’s Women’s Law Society and Criminal Law Society hosted “Breaking the Silence: A Tribute to Dannette’s Voice,” an interactive discussion on domestic violence honoring the memory of FIU Law student Dannette Willory.

Moderated by Women’s Law Society president Abigail Foster, the panel featured Assistant State Attorney Hayley Goodman, who participated on behalf of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. Ivonne Sanchez-Ledo Esq. also joined as a panelist.

Students actively participated throughout the discussion, asking questions and engaging directly with the speakers.

Get a firsthand look at life at FIU Law! Join us on Tuesday, November 24, from 1–5 p.m. for our Fall Open House. Attende...
10/16/2026

Get a firsthand look at life at FIU Law! Join us on Tuesday, November 24, from 1–5 p.m. for our Fall Open House. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and administrators through panel discussions, building tours, mock classes, and more! RSVP today: https://webforms.fiu.edu/view.php?id=6176898

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