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Law Deans Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the Capitol Deans of law schools across the country support the rule of law and speak as one to defend the commitments of our profession.
José R. (Beto) Juárez, Jr. NSU Law announces new Dean NSU Law welcomes Dean José R. (Beto) Juárez, Jr.
Times Higher Education logo Times Higher Education has ranked NSU NSU was ranked 51st and recognized as the highest new entry for the International rankings.
Logo of the Black Law Students Association at the Shepard Broad College of Law NSU & BLSA Community We urge our community to stand with us in unity during these times. Click for more information
Michael Masinter Michael Richmond Happy Retirement to Professor Masinter and Professor Richmond We are so thankful for your commitment to the law school and your work with students. We appreciate you!
Professor listening to a student speak in the classroom, with a banner stating "2019 Diversity Matters Award For NSU Law" NSU Law Diversity Award for Innovation NSU Law was awarded the Law School Admission Council 2019 Diversity Matters Award for Innovation.
Voir Dire Champions “Show Me” Challenge Voir Dire Team Champions NSU Trial Association congratulates K DesRosiers, J Romano, and S Marquez, coach, Wes Byrum & Prof Chaney
NSU Law ILSA ILSA Journal Symposium Global Responses to Gun Violence and its Regulatory Effect on Society
Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan NSU Law Alumnae confirmed as U.S. Attorney for South Florida Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan, NSU JD 1996, was confirmed as the U.S. attorney for South Florida
Children and Families Clinic Success Read about the NSU Law Children and Families clinic recent success in reuniting family.
NSU Law NSU Law Launches Masters of Laws (LL.M.) NSU Law Masters of Law (LL.M.) is 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time program of study online, on campus, or hybrid options.
NSU Law Faculty Five NSU Shepard Broad College of Law Professors Granted Tenure Following the recommendation of the Shepard Broad College of Law, NSU has granted tenure to five NSU Law faculty members
Goldberg and Borkson Goodwin Foundation rededication of Leo Goodwin Sr Building Leo Goodwin Foundation Trustees Elliot Borkson and Alan Goldberg support NSU Law and South Florida community.
Elderly man in a black shirt standing outdoors with a lake in the background Rising Sea Demands That South Florida do More to Address the Threat Professor Grosso published opinion piece on rising seas
Blue logo of Nova Southeastern University on a white background NSU Ranked as One of the Nations Best Online Universities NSU Law MS Program is one of 86 NSU Online programs designed to add value to your career.
Elderly man in a black shirt standing outdoors with a lake in the background NSU Law Professor Grosso quoted in Sun Sentinel Professor Grosso is involved in the preservation of the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Professor Robert Jarvis SCOTUS Allows Expansion of Sports Betting NSU Law Professor Robert M. Jarvis interviewed by Sun Sentinel and WIOD about future of sports betting following ruling.
Orange banner with white letters stating "What Great Law Schools Due" NSU Law Highlighted in Law School Blog Network NSU Law Leadership Academy focus in Dean Schwartz blog post
John Berry John T. Berry Distinguished Commencement Speaker for NSU Law John T. Berry, J.D. of The Florida Bar as its Distinguished Honoree Commencement Speaker during spring ceremonies on May 10
ACTL Faculty NSU Law hosts American College of Trial Lawyers NSU Law hosted five Fellows of the ACTL, who conducted a day-long trial skills training program for Civil Legal Aid Lawyers
Professional portrait of a smiling man outdoors on a sunny day NSU Law Professor Michael Flynn on WPBT's YOUR SOUTH FLORIDA Professor Michael Flynn interviewed on the Broward County and Palm Beach County opioids lawsuit
Intellectual Property, Technology and Cybersecurity Law Concentration NSU Law concentration in IP, Technology and Cybersecurity Law Intellectual property, technology and cybersecurity focus matches current market need for IP specialists.
Portrait of a professionally-dressed man with a green plant, blue chair and window in the background NSU Law Professor Areto Imoukhuede on WPBT's YOUR SOUTH FLORIDA The program will air on WPBT2 on Sunday, March 4 at 12 noon and on WXEL on Sunday March 4 at 6:30 PM
Professor Shahabudeen Khan Professor of Law Shahabudeen Khan interviewed by 7 News Miami Associate Dean of International Programs & Associate Professor of Law Shahabudeen Khan interviewed by 7 News Miami
Professor Jane Cross Professor Jane E. Cross Top Black Educator of 2017 Professor Jane E. Cross Top Black Educator of 2017 by Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida
John M Stewart John M. Stewart, president-elect designate of the Florida Bar NSU Law alumnus John M. Stewart (JD 1997), president-elect designate of the Florida Bar
Jon M Garon and John B Anderson Passing of Professor Emeritus John B. Anderson NSU Law emeritus faculty member John B. Anderson (on right with Dean Jon Garon) passed away on December 3 in Washington D.C.
Steven Kass New Director of the Sharon and Mitchell W. Berger Entrepreneur Law Clinic Steven Kass will be joining Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, as the Berger Family Fellow
NSU Law Reunion NSU Law All Alumni Reunion November 4, 2017 Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classes of 1977 - 2017 and NSU members of the judiciary.
NSU Law Leo Goodwin, Sr. Facility NSU Law Leo Goodwin, Sr. Hall Award-winning building design Leo Goodwin, Sr. Hall's renovations have been selected as outstanding designs.
ILSA ILSA Law Journal awarded ABA Judy Weightman Memorial Public Interest Award Recognizing the efforts of the NSU Law International Law Students Association Journal of International and Comparative Law.
Portrait of an elderly man in a business suit outdoors with a white building in the background NSU Law Professor Harbaugh, with PLI, awarded ACLEA's Best Award "Mastering Negotiations: The Significance of Planning and Preparation"
NSU Law Professor Kathy Cerminara NSU Professor Kathy Cerminara awarded Wexler/Winick Service Award NSU Law Professor Cerminara, co-winner of the 1st Wexler/Winick Service Award
PBS Gigant Wilets Khan NSU Law Professors James Wilets and Shahabudeen Khan on WPBT2 NSU Law Professors Wilets and Khan discuss Florida Stand You Ground Law on WPBT2
Cynthia Duval reunites with young woman "Raising the Bar: Young woman reunites with stranger who inspired her" "A chance meeting between two strangers in downtown Miami turns into a life-changing moment for one young woman." WSVN
White Forbes logo on a black background Forbes Magazine highlights NSU Law for Innovation Recognizing NSU Law for its innovation in Online Education for degree offerings
Smiling man holding an award standing with two women outdoors Congratulations Matthew Glass! 2017 MLK Day Letter Writing Competition Matthew Glass won first place on the 2017 MLK Day Letter Writing Competition
Debra Moss Curtis Prof. Moss Curtis is the recipient of the 2017 Law Faculty Professionalism Professor Debra Moss Curtis is the recipient of the 2017 Law Faculty Professionalism Award.
Adults sitting around tables at a professional event and paying attention to a speaker Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) Roundtable NSU Shepard Broad College of Law Holds Community Roundtable; Need Stressed for Voice for AIDD
Portrait of a man in a suit standing in front of a window indoors Dean Garon published in Law360 Dean Garon published How To Fix The Internet, Address the Business Model, Not the 1st Amendment was published in LAW360.
Portrait of a smiling woman standing in front of a bookcase lined with encyclopedias Professor Duhart Co-Produces Podcast Docu-Series Olympia Duhart Co-Produces LST's Women in the Law podcast
Professionally-dressed group of adults posing in a half-circle and smiling NSU Law to Host Guardianship Workshop on Feb 23 The Adults with Intellectual and Developmental (AIDD) Law Clinic will host workshop.
Sharon Berger Mitchell Berger NSU Establishes Sharon and Mitchell W. Berger Entrepreneur Law Clinic NSU is pleased to announce that the Sharon and Mitchell W. Berger Entrepreneur Law Clinic
James D. Wilets NSU Law Prof. Wilets interviews with WIOD and WPBT2 NSU Law Professor Wilets interviewed on Executive Actions
Professional portrait of a smiling man on a sky blue background NSU Law Professor comments on WIOD radio on Supreme Court nomination Professor Masinter comments on Supreme Court nomination
Smiling woman dressed in a suit standing on a balcony with her hand on the rail NSU Staff Attorney meets with ABA President concerning Veterans Staff Attorney Cassidy meets with ABA President Klein on the NSU Veterans Clinic
Professional portrait of Ethan Wall with his name and other relevant information printed on the left hand side At Your Service: Social Media and theLaw WLRN Topical Currents speaks with Nova Southeastern University Social Media and the Law professor, Ethan Wall.
NSU Names Vicenç Feliú Assoc. Dean for Library Services at College of Law NSU Names Vicenç Feliú Associate Dean for Library Services in the Shepard Broad College of Law
Photo by David Dettman/Rex/Shutterstock NSU Law Professor quoted in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie article NSU Law Prof. quoted in Vanity Fair's article, "Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Celebrity-Divorce Secret Weapon, Explained"
Portrait of a smiling woman dressed in a purple suit on a gray background NSU Health Law Joins International Academy NSU Law joins International Academy of Medical Ethics & Public Health
Businessman in suit pointing at cybersecurity screen concept Master's Program Launches Cybersecurity Law Concentration Students in all four programs now able to earn timely concentration.
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Portrait of Elena Maria Marty-Nelson standing in front of a bookcase Inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Public Impact Professor Elena Maria Marty-Nelson appointed as Associate Dean
Woman standing and speaking to a group of seated students in a mock courtroom NSU Law Hosts 2nd Annual Trial Advocacy Summer Institute Leaders from the South Florida Legal Community Provide Expertise to Students
A group of professionally-dressed men and women standing in front of a white government building Alumni Admitted to Practice Before Supreme Court of the United States In April 2016, twelve NSU Law Alumni were admitted to practice before the Supreme Court.
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Man holding a dolphin sculpture with three individuals standing next to him and smiling NSU Receives $1 Million Grant to Create Innovative Law Clinic Funding to Provide Services for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Adults
Three professionally-dressed adults inside a building and smiling NSU Shepard Broad College of Law Dedicates Panza Maurer Law Library Event Recognized $1 Million Donation by Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
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Photograph of the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center Changing Climates, Sea Levels, and Species: Legal & Policy Responses Join us for an Environmental Law Symposium on Friday, April 8 on the topic of climate change.
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