International programs leader first among law school peers certified in education abroad
Kristen Cohen, assistant director of international programs, is one of 21 people in the U.S. and the only person from a law school to receive a professional certification in education abroad. Cohen dedicated two years to obtaining the certification. “Having a team member in the International Programs Office who is a Certified Professional in Education Abroad demonstrates our commitment at Stetson to implement and maintain… » Read more
The Harvard Crimson – Sept. 27, 2016 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Harvard Crimson for the article, “Harvard Files Motion to Dismiss Admissions Lawsuit.”… » Read more
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy recently addressed the Columbia Law School Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) about her book Corporate Citizen? An Argument for the Separation of Corporation and State. … » Read more
The Florida Record – Sept. 23, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy spoke with the Florida Record for the story, “Miami Gardens mayoral candidate awarded second chance at bid after bank error disqualifies him.”… » Read more
NHJournal – Sept. 23, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the NHJournal story, “Small War Chests in Gubernatorial Races Leads to Major Outside Spending.”… » Read more
Preserving cultural property: Donald Burris speaks on recovering art looted by Nazis
Donald Burris, a distinguished practicing lawyer and law lecturer for more than 40 years, visited Stetson’s Gulfport campus on Sept. 13 to present a talk on “Preserving Cultural Property: Legal Aspects on Restituting Nazi Looted Art.” Burris, an attorney with Burris Schoenberg & Walden, LLP, discussed his role in recovering stolen art and bringing justice to the victims of Nazi looting during World War II.… » Read more
Politico – Sept. 21, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Politico story, “Donald Trump, Pam Bondi and $25k: Was it pay to play?”… » Read more
Stetson Law alumnus Gary Trombley honored
By Brandi Palmer Stetson University College of Law alumnus Gary R. Trombley J.D. ’73 of Trombley & Hanes, P.A. in Tampa, has been elected to the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and was recently honored with the Goldburg-Cacciatore Inn of Court Award. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers seeks out, identifies, acknowledges and honors those who have achieved a career of excellence through demonstrated skill… » Read more
Full-day education program at Stetson’s Tampa Law Center explains process of reporting abuse and exploitation
Stetson University College of Law is hosting “A Day in the Life of an Exploitation Report,” a continuing legal education program for attorneys dealing with cases of abuse and financial exploitation. The full-day program, co-sponsored by the Florida Bar Elder Law section, Florida Securities Dealers Association, Aging Life Care Association Florida Chapter, the Office of the Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Stetson Law, begins at… » Read more
Kenya’s Senator Nyong’o defines leadership at Stetson’s Values Day
Senator Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o of Kenya spoke on the Gulfport campus about “Leaders: Men and Women Who Make a Difference,” during Stetson University’s Values Day on Sept. 19. Senator Nyong’o described his formative experiences with historic colonialism in Africa and the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. that shaped his perception of leadership and being an inspiring leader. He spoke of Martin Luther King Jr.,… » Read more
Huffington Post – Sept. 18, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy’s book is profiled in the Huffington Post article, “Get Corporations Out of Politics: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy.” … » Read more
NPR Atlanta – Sept. 18, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the NPR Atlanta story, “Outside Money Injects Doubt Into Henry County DA Race.” … » Read more