James Grippando

James Grippando is a Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Miami. He combines a distinguished legal career with a renowned writing career as a New York Times bestselling author. His legal expertise spans antitrust, intellectual property, and appellate litigation, with notable victories such as a landmark class action case at the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He advises clients in diverse sectors, from Broadway producers to stock car racing organizations.

Education:

• University of Florida Law School, J.D. (with honors, Executive Editor of Law Review, Order of the Coif)
• University of Florida, B.A. in Political Science (high honors, Phi Beta Kappa, graduated second in class)

Research & Interests: Grippando’s work bridges legal practice and literature. His scholarly articles in top law reviews address legal ethics and practice, while his novels explore legal themes, including Leapholes, a book used in middle schools to teach law. He frequently lectures on legal topics for organizations like the American Bar Association.

Awards:

• Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction (2017) for novel Gone Again

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. His legal practice involves extensive client counseling and risk analysis. Grants or funding details not specified in provided texts.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in the text. However, his affiliation with Boies Schiller Flexner highlights collaborative legal work.