About the Communications Office

The Office of Communications supports the college through comprehensive public relations and marketing services, including publications writing, design and production, media relations, photography, and strategic communications planning.

Publications include FlaLaw weekly newsletter, UF Law magazine and UF Law alumni eNews and an extensive family of publications serving the College of Law’s departments, programs and audiences. In addition to extensive publications and photography services, the Office of Communications is also responsible for the UF Law website.

Our responsibilities include:

  • Working with departments to develop effective communication and marketing strategies
  • Maintaining the integrity of the UF Law identity and brand
  • Creating effective and professional publications and publicity materials
  • Managing and developing the UF Law website
  • Writing and distributing press releases to publicize law school events

For more information or assistance, please contact our staff.

Communications Staff

Debra AmirinDebra D. Amirin, APR

Director of Communications
B.S., University of Florida
Accredited in Public Relations, PRSA/FPRA
amirin@law.ufl.edu

Richard GoldsteinRichard Goldstein

Associate Director of Communications
Editor, UF LAW Magazine
B.A., Southern Illinois University
goldstein@law.ufl.edu

Whitney SmithWhitney Smith

Communications Coordinator
Editor, FlaLaw Online and UF Law eNews
B.S., University of Florida
smithw@law.ufl.edu

Matt WalkerMatt Walker

Media Relations Manager
Senior Writer
Assistant Editor, UF Law Magazine
M.A., University of Florida
B.A., Valdosta State University
mlwalker@law.ufl.edu

James AyresJames Ayres

Online Communications Coordinator
Webmaster
B.F.A., University of South Florida
jayres@law.ufl.edu

Student Assistants

  • Brandon Breslow, Writer
  • Jared Misner, Writer
  • Roberta Roberts, Writer
  • Nicole Safker, Photographer
  • David Tintner, Web Assistant
  • EJ Vincent, Web Assistant

Contact Communications

Address:
Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Communications Office
P.O.Box 117633
Gainesville, FL 32611-7633

Phone: 352-273-0650

Fax: 352-392-5321