Kele Stewart

Experience

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  Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  Aug 1998 - Apr 2003

  Associate

  Represented corporate clients in breach of contract, securities fraud, bankruptcy, insurance and other business litigation.

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  Brennan Center for Justice

  May 2003 - Oct 2004

  Associate Counsel

  Spearheaded litigation, legislative reform and public education campaigns on voting rights and other civil rights issues.

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  White & Case

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Associate

  Represented corporate clients in business litigation.

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  University of Miami

  Jun 2005 - now

  Professor of Law & Associate Dean of Experiential Learning

  Teaches a child advocacy clinic, family law and other courses relating to children and families. As co-director of the Children & Youth Law Clinic, supervises law students who represent children in Florida's foster care system. Consistent with our mission to serve our clients' holistic needs, the Clinic handles dependency, health and disability, education, immigration, independent living and other matters. Engages in law reform and public education to improve the foster care system. Since 2015, Kele has also been responsible for administrative oversight of the Law School's clinics, externships and other practical courses. Show less