Overview
Amal Uthman joined Walton Lantaff in June of 2023. She primarily focuses on insurance defense, representing insurance carriers. As a litigator, Amal maintains an unyielding work ethic. Combined with her ability to deliver creative solutions and take initiative, Amal has consistently brought positive outcomes for all her clients.
Prior to Walton Lantaff, Amal gained experience in the areas of first-party property and immigration law with a focus on asylum cases. She also clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
When she is not passionately advocating for her clients, Amal can be found Olympic Weightlifting at Team Soul Miami or spending time with her pug nephew Mickey.
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
Admitted to Practice
- Florida Bar (2019)
- Southern District of Florida, 2019
Education
- University of Miami, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and English, Minor in Anthropology, 2008
- SOAS, University of London, Master of Arts in International Law, 2013
- St. Thomas University, School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2017
- Editor-In-Chief, Intercultural Human Rights Law Review (2016-2017)
- Member, International Moot Court (2016-2017)
- Benvenuti-Mulvey Scholar
- C. Clyde Atkins Memorial Scholar
Professional or Trade Affiliations
- Miami Dade Bar Association
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade Chapter
- Young Lawyers Division, Florida Bar