Champions. Champions. Champions.
Champions.
Champions.
Champions.
This past weekend, the Dispute Resolution Board went out and came home with THREE championships!
It began Friday morning with 28 teams competing at the 4th Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition. Team captain Laura J. Hutton; first-time competitors Lauren D. Suggs, Victoria Heighton, and Camila Crepaldi Macchia; student coach Tyler Goldberg; DR alumnus and coach Blake A. Radford, Esq.; and Professor James A. Sheehan set up camp in Seminar 202 and Courtroom 203.
After two preliminary rounds, the first great news arrived — BOTH of our Stetson teams advanced to Saturday’s semifinal round, a battle between just four teams. While Victoria and Camila were wrapping up their closing arguments, they heard screams from the other room — Laura and Lauren had advanced to the finals!
Ten minutes later, the team learned that the final round of the 4th Annual National College Athletics Infractions Hearing Competition would be . . . STETSON v. STETSON!
Laura and Lauren scored the final touchdown and took home gold.
In the end, Stetson won.
[L–R] Professor Sheehan, Laura, Lauren, Victoria, and Coach Blake.
Earlier that day in Chicago, our Hong Kong Vis Team — all first-time competitors — Lauren D. Geenan, Kyra L. Marshall, Renag R. Morkous, and Kelland Timothy — zealously advocated over the sale of orchids.
This was also Stetson’s first time participating in the 15th Annual Loyola University Chicago School of Law Vis Pre-Moot. The competition was unique because it did not include preliminary rounds to advance. Thirteen teams competed, and one prevailed — Stetson. Our very own Kelland was awarded 2nd Runner-Up Best Oralist!
The Hong Kong Vis Team is coached by DR alumnus Matthew A. Ceriale, Esq., and Professor Stephanie A. Vaughan. They will travel to Hong Kong for the 23rd VIS East Moot during spring break.
[L–R] Kyra, Renag, Coach Matt, Professor Vaughan, Kelland, Lauren, and Grayson Ferber (VIS Team Captain).
That same day, in the charming Midwest city of Lincoln, Nebraska, our ABA Client Counseling Team began its competition weekend. Madi Goff and Paul Castellano — 2025 regional champions and national semifinalists in the ABA Client Counseling Competition — returned alongside teammates Corinne Rose, team captain, and Adriana Pereira, with their coach, Professor Emily Bollman.
At 2:40 p.m., the team received news that Madi and Paul had advanced to the semifinals as the No. 1 seed.
Twenty-two hours later, Madi and Paul advanced to the finals — again as the No. 1 seed.
On Sunday at 6:00 p.m., the final news came — for the second year in a row, Madi and Paul were crowned regional champions in the ABA Client Counseling Competition. The team will compete at the 2025–2026 National Competition in Chicago on March 20–21, 2026.
[L–R] Madi and Paul.
Please join us in congratulating the NCAA Infractions Hearing Team, the Hong Kong Vis Team, the ABA Client Counseling Team, and the entire DR Board — you are all champions!
The DR Board is extremely appreciative of the support from our wonderful students, staff, and faculty across campus — you are our champions.
We are proud to represent Stetson!
Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Dr. Christina Leb
Don’t miss Dr. Christina Leb, Lead Water Specialist with the World Bank, speak about the role of multilateral development banks in advancing environmental and water law standards worldwide. More information is available here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Lunch will be available for registered attendees. Register at this link by February 23rd: Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Dr. Christina Leb
Don’t miss Dr. Christina Leb, Lead Water Specialist with the World Bank, speak about the role of multilateral development banks in advancing environmental and water law standards worldwide. More information is available here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Lunch will be available for registered attendees. Register at this link by February 23rd: Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Foreman Biodiversity Lecture – Dr. Christina Leb
Don’t miss Dr. Christina Leb, Lead Water Specialist with the World Bank, speak about the role of multilateral development banks in advancing environmental and water law standards worldwide. More information is available here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Lunch will be available for registered attendees. Register at this link by February 23rd: Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture
Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
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Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
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Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
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Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
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Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
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January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/96718294689?pwd=4pbHPVYA2mLwiIaUrHNcvAiXtDZ7Zs.1
Meeting ID: 967 1829 4689
Passcode: 892915
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January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Kozyak Summer Fellowship Fund
The Kozyak Summer Fellowship (KSSF) continues the legacy of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which for more than 15 years awarded $5,000 summer fellowships to minority and first-generation law students. These fellowships support students enrolled at Florida law schools or Florida residents attending law schools out of state.
KSSF provides financial assistance for unpaid internships with judges, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies offering opportunities that align with values of service, diversity, and fairness. Each fellow is paired with one or more mentors, gaining meaningful legal experience and building valuable professional connections.
In 2026, KSSF anticipates awarding 10–12 fellowships to outstanding students committed to making a difference in the legal profession.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Guidelines: https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-KMMF-Fellowships-Guideline-2.pdf
Apply here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=miami
Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/96718294689?pwd=4pbHPVYA2mLwiIaUrHNcvAiXtDZ7Zs.1
Meeting ID: 967 1829 4689
Passcode: 892915
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January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/96718294689?pwd=4pbHPVYA2mLwiIaUrHNcvAiXtDZ7Zs.1
Meeting ID: 967 1829 4689
Passcode: 892915
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January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/96718294689?pwd=4pbHPVYA2mLwiIaUrHNcvAiXtDZ7Zs.1
Meeting ID: 967 1829 4689
Passcode: 892915
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January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
Spring Teen Court Training/Informational Session
Looking for a unique way to earn legal pro bono hours this Spring 2026? Join St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that gives juveniles a second chance when facing their first encounter with the criminal justice system.
- In Teen Court, sanctions are decided by a jury of the youth’s peers, and participants are required to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences set by the peer court, students from various high schools in the community.
- Stetson Law students play a vital role by serving as judge during these proceedings. All students are eligible to participate.
- Teen Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 4:45-7:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg at 545 1st Ave N.
An informational/training session will be held on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. See below for the link to the Zoom meeting. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/96718294689?pwd=4pbHPVYA2mLwiIaUrHNcvAiXtDZ7Zs.1
Meeting ID: 967 1829 4689
Passcode: 892915
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January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.
January Family Forms Clinic – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity
Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602).
The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
In January, the clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/iYgv3cfqcB. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.