University of Miami | School of Law

LComm Faculty

All of the LComm faculty members were successful attorneys prior to becoming law professors, and they bring a wide range of experiences to the classroom. The professors have worked in prestigious law firms in Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, DC. Three faculty members clerked for judges on the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals. One is a former Skadden Public Interest Fellow and another served as an Assistant Public Defender.

Each year, LComm faculty members present at conferences and events around the country. They engage in scholarship and participate actively in the national legal writing community. The LComm faculty includes:

Jill Barton
Ellen Ross Belfer
Terri Doud
Alyssa Dragnich
Christina M. Frohock
Jennifer Hill
Peter Nemerovski
Shara Kobetz Pelz
Rachel H. Smith
Rachel Stabler
Annette Torres
Cheryl E. Zuckerman

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STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS

LComm Program Overview (Webisode #1): This video features students who took the program and discuss its benefits. LComm Professors Jill Barton and Christina Frohock moderate.

What Are Writing Assignments Like? (Webisode #2): In this Webisode, 1L students describe the steps they took to analyze a legal problem and write about it. This mock class is moderated by LComm professors Jill Barton and Christina Frohock.

THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL

Third DCA at Miami Law

First-year law students have the opportunity each year to observe the judicial process when the Third District Court of Appeal holds oral arguments at the University of Miami. Read more

Third District Court of Appeal website

WRITING COMPETITIONS: A WAY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING TO A NEW LEVEL

Miami Law encourages students to showcase their writing skills by entering national writing competitions. Sponsoring organizations and law firms typically offer generous cash awards and resume-boosting recognition to top writers. Students can explore a diverse array of legal issues, from family law and criminal justice to intellectual property and national security. Click here for a list of other writing competitions.