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Patricia Sánchez Abril serves as Interim Dean of the School of Law and Professor of Business Law at the University of Miami, holding dual affiliation with the Miami Herbert Business School where she contributes to business law curriculum development. Her academic leadership spans both legal education and practical business law applications.
Her research focuses on the intersection of digital technology and legal frameworks, with particular expertise in social media governance, employee digital rights, and intellectual property in the digital age. Key interests include:
- Digital privacy rights and the 'Right to Be Forgotten' implementation
- Employee social media usage boundaries in workplace contexts
- Business law pedagogy innovation
- Legal implications of emerging technologies
- Ethical decision-making frameworks in commercial environments
Professor Abril's publication trends reveal consistent exploration of how digital transformation impacts traditional legal domains, with increasing focus on practical applications for business practitioners. Her work bridges theoretical legal concepts with real-world business scenarios, particularly regarding workplace technology integration and digital identity management.
She has made significant contributions to legal education through multiple textbook editions that incorporate contemporary issues like #MeToo movement implications and pandemic-era workplace adaptations. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical understanding through conversational writing and real-case applications.
Professor Abril maintains active scholarly engagement through her ORCID profile (0000-0003-3499-7905) and continues to shape business law discourse through publications that address emerging digital economy challenges.
