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UMLR Alumnus Peter Prieto Named to Lead Major Litigation.

Peter Prieto, alumnus of the University of Miami Law Review and member of the Law Review‘s Alumni Advisory Board, was recently named to lead the plaintiffs’ side of the consolidated Takata air bag litigation in Miami federal court. Mr. Prieto is a partner with Podhurst Orseck and has earned numerous accolades during his time as a […]

Announcing the Inaugural Edition of UMLR’s Online Companion, Caveat

The University of Miami Law Review Volume 69 is pleased to announce publication of the inaugural edition of its online companion, University of Miami Law Review Caveat. The online companion is intended to serve as a supplement to the print edition, allowing for timely legal debates and discussions. Caveat will host debates between respected scholars on current […]

Obama Administration Appoints Caroline Bettinger-López as the New White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

Vice President Joe Biden announced the Obama Administration’s appointment of Caroline Bettinger-López as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women on Tuesday, March 4, 2015. Bettinger-López will act as advisor to the President and Vice President on issues of domestic and sexual violence and is the second person to hold this role. Bettinger-López is […]

INSOL Special Report by Pedro Jimenez and UMLR’s Amanda Parra

The University of Miami Law Review would like to recognize the joint contributions of University of Miami School of Law alumnus Pedro Jimenez and UMLR member Amanda Parra who, while working together at Jones Day in Miami, produced “Chile’s New Insolvency Law: Restructured for Corporate Restructuring,” circulated by INSOL International last month. Mr. Jimenez is Partner-in-Charge at Jones […]

Congratulations to Brian Toth, J.D. ’08, Recipient of the 2014 Daniel E. Murray Distinguished Service Award.

BY JENNA FELDMAN — The 2014 recipient of the Daniel E. Murray Distinguished Service Award is Brian Toth, J.D. ’08. The University of Miami Law Review presents this award annually to an alumnus of the Law Review for distinguished achievement in the field of law and continued dedication to the Law Review. This year’s award […]