Arael Ruiz Office: Miami Direct: (305) 461-8735 aruiz@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice: 2025, State of Florida Education:St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2025) Florida International University (B.A., 2021) Born: |
Arael RuizBiographyArael Ruiz is an associate in the Miami office of Wicker Smith, where his practice focuses on retail and transportation matters. Arael earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Florida International University where he was a member of the Pre-Law Society, the National Society of Leadership and Success. He continued on to St. Thomas University College of Law, where he was a Dean’s List scholar. As a law student, Arael completed legal internships at firms that handled immigration law, as well as plaintiff-side personal injury matters. Outside of work, Arael enjoys playing guitar and singing, occasionally performing at local venues. He also maintains an active lifestyle through running and weight training.
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Arael Ruiz is an associate in the Miami office of Wicker Smith, where his practice focuses on retail and transportation matters.
Arael earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Florida International University where he was a member of the Pre-Law Society, the National Society of Leadership and Success. He continued on to St. Thomas University College of Law, where he was a Dean’s List scholar.
As a law student, Arael completed legal internships at firms that handled immigration law, as well as plaintiff-side personal injury matters.
Outside of work, Arael enjoys playing guitar and singing, occasionally performing at local venues. He also maintains an active lifestyle through running and weight training.
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Credentials
Education
St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2025)
Florida International University (B.A., 2021)
Practices
Education
St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2025)
Florida International University (B.A., 2021)
Honors
St. Thomas Law Trial Team Member
President of Student Federal Bar Association, 2024-2025
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
2025, State of Florida
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar – Young Lawyers Division
Languages
English, Spanish




