School of Law Centennial Events 2025

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Beginning in January 2025 and continuing throughout the year, the University of Miami will host a series of festivities to celebrate its 100-year ascent from its founders’ vision of “a Pan-American university in Miami” to a global force for breakthrough research and educational excellence.

The School of Law is proud to present the following distinguished centennial events:

The Robert B. Cole Lecture Series

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

6:00 PM

"No Democracy Last Forever," Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley School of Law.

Alan S. Becker & Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series

MARCH 18, 2025

6:00 PM

Horacio Gutierrez, JD '98, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of The Walt Disney Company.

Alan S. Becker & Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series

APRIL 3, 2025

6:00 PM

The Honorable Aldaberto Jordan, JD '87, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

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Centennial Pre-Celebration

APRIL 8, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Gather on The Hilarie Bass Bricks for pre-celebration at the School of Law for the University of Miami Centennial Celebration Day. Light hors d’ouerves and refreshments will be provided. No RSVP required.

“This is a time for every Cane, near and far, to reconnect with the U and be part of this historic moment. Whether you partake in the events happening on one of our three campuses; attend your local Alumni ’Canes Community parties; or engage virtually, everyone’s participation is what makes the U so special.”

Patricia A. Whitely, Centennial Working Group Chair and senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, University of Miami

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