Stephanie Miles
From Wampum, Pennsylvania. Stetson University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2005)
Stephanie Miles earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002 and her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2005. Ms. Miles is admitted to practice in all Florida courts. She is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District (2006) and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District (2009).
Since joining Swope, Rodante, Ms. Miles carved a special place for herself on our trial teams. As the product of a small town, she is particularly interested in David and Goliath cases involving the failure of large corporations to maintain proper records or intentionally misleading consumers and employees.
Ms. Miles earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002 and her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2005.
While at Stetson College of Law, Ms. Miles served as the Research Editor for the Stetson Law Review and received the Outstanding Editor Award and Teamwork Award. Ms. Miles interned for the Honorable Jack R. St. Arnold in the Sixth Judicial Circuit and the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich in the Middle District of Florida. Ms. Miles studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina and this opportunity helped her to earn a Certificate of Concentration in International Law.
Even during law school, when the majority of students are only focused on classes and exams, Ms. Miles found a way to continue her contribution to the lives of the so-called “little guy.” Her efforts did not go unnoticed. At graduation, Ms. Miles received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award for her efforts on behalf of children as a Guardian Ad Litem, which is a program she continues to volunteer for in Hillsborough County.
Distinctions
- Chosen in 2005 to be listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students.
- Earned a Certificate of Concentration in International Law, which required 18 credit hours, a writing assignment, and a cumulative G.P.A. within the concentration of 3.0 or higher
- Served on the Stetson Law Review as the Research Editor, where she was awarded the August 2004 Teamwork Award and the Spring 2005 Outstanding Editor Award.
- Received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award for her volunteer efforts as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of abused, neglected, and abandoned children
- Elected in 2003 to membership in Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, which was established in 1896 to promote a higher standard of professional ethics and is among the oldest legal organizations in North America.
- At the University of Pittsburgh, where Ms. Miles earned her undergraduate degree, she received the Wilma Zeder scholarship for outstanding academic performance.
- In high school, Ms. Miles received a partial academic scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh for which she was named a University Scholar.
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the Florida Justice Association
- Member of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
- Member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association
Publications & Presentations
Ms. Miles had a case digest published while she served on the Stetson Law Review.
Recent Developments, 34 Stetson L. Rev. 925 (2005)