Meet the Student Services Team

Dean for Student Services

Michael J. States

Michael J. States

Assoc. Dean, Student Services & Support, School of Law

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Dean States works to foster a strong sense of community and engagement while overseeing the full student experience — from orientation through the bar exam. In his role he leads key units dedicated to student success: Student Affairs, Bar Success & Lawyering Excellence, Academic Achievement, Belonging, and the Law Registrar....
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Student Services Team

Farah Barquero

Farah Barquero

Director, Programs
Director of Law Reviews and Moot Court Programs

(305) 284-2464
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Farah Barquero is the Director of the University of Miami Law Review, four specialty law reviews, and two Moot Court programs. As part of her role, Farah provides leadership, strategic guidance, and fiscal oversight to these student organizations to enhance their effectiveness and overall student satisfaction. With vast years of experience with...
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C. Daniela Fernandez-Siman

Sr. Program Coordinator (A)

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Ashlyn Morgan Gowaty

Ashlyn Morgan Gowaty

Sr. Program Coordinator (A)

(305) 284-2071
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Ashlyn joined the Student Affairs team in Fall of 2024 as Senior Program Coordinator where she provides administrative support to staff and acts as a liaison between students, other University units, and external organizations. Working with the law school's student-run organizations, Ashlyn ensures that events and programs are run in a...
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Gabriela Sophia Hernandez

Gabriela Sophia Hernandez

Lecturer in Law and Assistant Director, Academic Achievement Program

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Gabriela S. Hernandez is a Lecturer in Law and the Assistant Director of the Academic Achievement Program at the University of Miami School of Law, where she is dedicated to fostering student success both inside and outside the classroom. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in 2017, where she served as President of the...
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Alexis Martinez

Alexis Martinez

Lecturer and Associate Dean, Lawyering Excellence and Bar Success

(305) 284-1790
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Alexis Martinez is the inaugural Associate Dean, Lawyering Excellence and Bar Success and Lecturer in Law at the University of Miami School of Law. Working with the faculty and administration, Martinez focuses on developing a holistic approach supporting students throughout their legal education.  She joined the law school in December...
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Jennifer Ellain Munne

Jennifer Ellain Munne

Sr. Program Coordinator

(305) 284-4825
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Claudia Maria Osorio

Claudia Maria Osorio

Assoc. Registrar

(305) 284-4825
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Madeline Raine

Madeline Raine

Assoc. Director, Programs (A)
Assistant Director of Student Life

(305) 284-3656
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Madeline is a proud alum of the University of the University of Miami School of Law. She earned her J.D. in 2018 and went on to practice civil litigation for 3 years, before returning to academia to pursue her passions in higher education. Madeline received her M.S. in Higher Education Administration at Florida International University, where...
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Angela Camila Souza

Angela Camila Souza

Asst. Dean, Engagement & Student Leadership - School of Law

(305) 284-9228
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Dawn Renee Stadmire

Dawn Renee Stadmire

Manager, Administrative Operations (A)

(305) 284-5654
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Jack F. Townsend

Jack F. Townsend

Lecturer in Law and Associate Director, Academic Achievement Program

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Jack Townsend is the Associate Director of Academic Achievement at the University of Miami School of Law. He began his undergraduate career at University of Miami in 2011 as a Dual Degree Honors Student on the Pre-Law Track. As an undergraduate student, Townsend pursued a major in International Studies and a minor in the Classics. He...
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Lina Villegas

Lina Villegas

Director, Student Inclusion & Accessibility

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Lina Villegas is the Director of Accessibility Service at the University of Miami School of Law. She is an advocate for neurodiversity and social justice and has dedicated a decade to disability services and resources. Her experience enables her to promote and support inclusive and supportive services for students, countering prejudice,...
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Terrell Eugene West

Terrell Eugene West, II

Assoc. Registrar

(305) 284-2685
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