University of Miami School of Law

Alexander J.
Cobas

Future Litigator  •  Legal Commentary  •  Bilingual Advocate

A law student focused on litigation, constitutional law, and criminal defense. His work explores the intersection of law, public discourse, and media.

"My goal is to build a career in litigation that combines courtroom advocacy with thoughtful legal analysis."
Alexander J. Cobas

About

Background

Alexander J. Cobas is a second-year law student at the University of Miami School of Law with a strong interest in litigation, constitutional law, and criminal defense.

He has worked with the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, where he assisted attorneys with legal research, case preparation, and courtroom observation. This experience strengthened his interest in trial advocacy and the protection of constitutional rights.

Alexander grew up in Miami in a bilingual Cuban-American household and is passionate about serving diverse communities and engaging in thoughtful discussion about law, society, and public issues.

Education

University of Miami
School of Law

Experience

Miami-Dade Public
Defender's Office

Languages

English & Spanish

Portfolio

Featured Work

Legal Work

Legal research and academic analysis focusing on constitutional law, criminal law, and legal ethics.

  • Legal research memos
  • First Amendment analysis
  • Ethics and confidentiality comparisons
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Small Room Report

A commentary platform exploring law, culture, sports, and public issues through discussion and analysis.

  • Law-related discussions
  • Sports analysis
  • Law school commentary
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Creative & Research

Independent research and creative projects including writing and media related to law, Miami culture, and public discourse.

  • Flanigan's founder book project
  • Legal commentary projects
  • Future writing publications
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Media

Media & Commentary

Small Room Report

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Writing & Research

Selected topics and ongoing research in legal analysis, ethics, and constitutional law.

Attorney-Client Confidentiality Across Jurisdictions
First Amendment and Satire Law
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Downloadable publications coming soon.

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Get in Touch

If you are interested in collaborating, discussing legal issues, or connecting professionally, feel free to reach out.