National Ageism Awareness Day

While many are aware of ageism and its effects in areas, like employment, most people fail to see that ageism surrounds us every single day. Whether it be the magazine we see in the store or the mental comment we make when an older person asks us a technology-related question, ageism is everywhere. Friday, October […]

2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s–Pinellas County

Poynter Park 1000 3rd St S, St. Petersburg

Elder Law Society has created a team to participate in Pinellas County's 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Participating in the walk and joining the team is free, but if students feel inclined, they can personally fundraise. Any funds raised will go to support the Alzheimer's Association research. Students can join the Elder Law Society team […]

Pro-BOO-No Tabling

Elder Law Society will be tabling to promote our annual card-making, pro bono event. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program

Pro-BOO-No

Elder Law Society will be hosting its annual card-making event with AALSA. Each year, ELS makes Halloween cards and candy bags for elderly residents in local nursing homes. Lunch will be be provided for participants. Students who make at least 6 cards will receive 1 non-legal pro-bono hour. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should […]

Valentine’s Day Card-Making: Pro-Bono with ELS and PSF

Elder Law Society is excited to partner with Public Service Fellows for our annual Valentine's Day card making! Join us on February 8th @ 12 PM earn pro-bono hours by making cards for local residents in nursing homes and children in our local hospitals! Lunch will be provided for all attendees! Please RSVP on Engage  […]

Diversity Week ~ A Conversation on Estate Planning and Probate with Professor Diamond

Interested in learning about the process of planning and executing an estate? Join Stetson's RPPTL and Elder Law Societies for a conversation on estate planning and probate! You will hear from adjunct professor, Ben Diamond, a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar, about how he handles these […]

Elder Law Society Wellness Boost

Elder Law Society is excited to partner with a local nursing home to provide a final semester wellness push before exams. Stop by our table in the Crummer Courtyard on April 20, from 8:30-9:30 AM, to grab some breakfast, receive a note of encouragement from a local nursing home resident, and write an encouraging note […]

Elder Law Society General Body Meeting

Classroom D

General Body/Information meeting to lay out what is planned for the Elder Law Society this semester. Discussions will include upcoming ELS pro-bono events as well as happenings within the Elder Law Center and community. Tentative speaker(s): Professor Morgan/ Professor Flowers. Open to entire student body. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA […]

Cancelled ~ Elder Law Society General Body Meeting – Tampa Campus

Tampa Law Center Classroom 136

There were no RSVP for this event. Therefore, the are cancelling the event.   General Body/Information meeting at the Tampa campus to lay out what is planned for the Elder Law Society Discussions will include upcoming ELS  pro-bono events as well as happenings within the Elder Law Center and community. Open to entire student body. […]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Poynter Park St. Petersburg

We will be walking as a team to raise awareness on Alzheimer's. This event is open to the entire student body - students can choose to sign up under Elder Law Society's team, or participate individually. Prior registration with the Alzheimer's Association (free) is required. Please RSVP on Engage 

Pro BOO-no

Classroom F Gulfport

Our annual pro-bono event, students will spend the lunch hour decorating Halloween Cards that will go to the local elderly community. 1 hour of pro-bono. Open to entire student body. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations […]

Cancelled ~ Fall Mixer

Birchwood Canopy 340 Beach Drive NE St. Petersburg

Please join The Tax Law Society, Business Law Society, Elder Law Society, and Phi Alpha Delta for a social mixer for students and local attorneys at Birchwood Canopy in Downtown Saint Pete. Light food will be provided. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. […]

Tech Tips with Seniors

Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave S

Earn pro bono by assisting seniors at a local senior center by helping them with various tech help! Help seniors with their smartphones, social media, emails, and more! Students may assist in 30-minute timeslots as their schedules allow. Please RSVP on Engage E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program.  

Profiteering at End of Life

Zoom - Virtual

Dr. Mario Garrett (Professor of Gerontology, San Diego State University) will be presenting on his research about how the healthcare industry is profiteering off of end-of-life care and treatment. Attorney Aaron M. Swift will also be present to discuss the consumer advocacy aspect. Elder Law Society members and other attendees will be able to ask […]

Veteran’s Day Pro Bono Event

Another pro-bono event, students will spend the lunch hour decorating Cards that will go to senior veterans at Bay Pines Medical Center. 1 hour of pro-bono. Open to entire student body. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA […]

Veteran’s Day Pro Bono Event

Library Classroom 141

Another pro-bono event, students will spend the lunch hour decorating Cards that will go to senior veterans at Bay Pines Medical Center. 1 hour of pro-bono. Open to entire student body. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA […]

Aging, Domestic Violence, and Donation Drive

Classroom A

Staff Attorney, Karen Mchugh, and Tim Murphy from CASA Pinellas (Community Action Stops Abuse) will be present to facilitate a discussion about domestic violence and its impact on seniors, and more specifically, senior women. This event will also be a donation drive for physical items to help victims of domestic abuse. For every three items […]

Employment Discrimination Discussion with Dean Bent and Debbie Brown

Classroom A

Join us as we partner with ELS and DALSA to discuss the issue of workplace discrimination. Dean Bent and Debbie Brown will be speaking on the topic and sharing experiences from his time as an employment lawyer. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. […]

Tech Tips with Seniors

Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave S

Students may earn pro bono by assisting seniors at the Gulfport Senior Center with technology. Help seniors navigate their smartphones, utilize social media, and more! Students may volunteer in 30-minute intervals as their schedules allow. Please RSVP on Engage E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Elder Law Society Spring 2024 General Body Meeting

Classroom E

General Body/Information meeting to lay out what is planned for the Elder Law Society this semester. Discussions will include upcoming ELS pro-bono events as well as happenings within the Elder Law Center and community. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. E-mail [email protected] should […]

Valentine’s Day Cardmaking Event

Classroom A

Our annual spring pro-bono event, students will spend the lunch hour decorating Halloween Cards that will go to the local elderly community. Open to entire student body. Will be partnering with Student Wellness Society, LAMBDA and Stetson Democrats this year. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend […]

Consumer Law and Aging

Classroom E

Attorney Jordan T. Isringhaus, Esq. will join us to speak about potential consumer law issues for seniors as they approach long term care, estate planning, etc. Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program.

Rising Visibility in Aging Populations and Abroad ~ Diversity Week

Classroom A

A discussion on the rising visibility of LGBTQ+ in aging adults, across Asia, in the Middle East, and more. A speaker from SAGES will be present and we will discuss what rising visibility means and its impact. We will also discuss potential issues and how to best support the LGBTQ+ community. Please RSVP on Engage  […]

Issue Spotting in Practice – How to Approach Long Term Care Planning

Classroom E

Emma Hemness, Esq., will be joining us to speak about issue spotting in practice, with an eye toward assisting clients with Long Term Care Planning before crisis to ensure best results Please RSVP on Engage  Food served at student organization events is for students who attend the entire program. E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA […]