Three students honored for pro bono work to address the justice gap

Stetson University College of Law hosted the inaugural Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Pro Bono competition this semester, announcing three honorees on Sept. 26. Second-year law students Haley Coet, Taylor Greenberg and Melody Jacquay were honored at a special program for their outstanding volunteer service. Coet was selected as the overall winner of the competition. Professor Judith Scully, co-coordinator of the Social Justice Advocacy concentration and… » Read more


American Constitution Society – Oct. 19, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote “Dark Money, Black Hole Money, and How to Solve It” for the American Constitution Society.… » Read more


Mississippi College School of Law wins Stetson’s National Pretrial Competition

A team of students from Mississippi College School of Law won Stetson University College of Law’s National Pretrial Competition on Oct. 13-16 in Gulfport, Florida. Sixteen teams of students from across the country competed at Stetson. The competition, now in its ninth year, teaches students what attorneys do every day in offices and courtrooms across the nation. “The National Pretrial Competition provides advocates with a… » Read more


Corporate Crime Reporter – Oct. 18, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is featured in the Corporate Crime Reporter article, “Torres-Spelliscy on Corporate Citizenship and the Argument for Separation of Corporation and State.”… » Read more


Tampa Bay Times – Oct. 16, 2016 – Associate Dean and Professor Susan Rozelle

Associate Dean Susan Rozelle is quoted in the Tampa Bay Times article, “Death Penalty Law Rejected.”… » Read more


Chronicle of Higher Education – Oct. 16, 2016 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education article, “Title IX Officers Pay a Price for Navigating a Volatile Issue.”… » Read more


Stetson expo educates seniors about scams and fraud in November

The public is invited to attend the Stetson Elder Consumer Protection Expo on Nov. 9 at the Stetson University College of Law Gulfport campus to learn how to guard against identity theft, unlicensed contracting, and other scams targeting seniors. WHAT: Stetson’s expo features presentations about the latest scams and provides identity theft protection services including document shredding and registering for Do-No-Call / Opt-Out Pre-Screen and… » Read more


Stetson’s star alumni honored

Stetson University College of Law alumni were recently selected for the Tampa Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list and for inclusion in the Business Observer’s “40 Under 40” and the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer list. Tammy Briant J.D. ’06 was selected for the annual “40 Under 40” issue of the Business Observer that highlights the brightest young stars of the… » Read more


Business Observer – Oct. 14, 2016 – Student Affairs Director and Adjunct Professor Tammy Briant

Tammy Briant, director for student affairs, Title IX deputy director and adjunct professor, is featured in the Business Observer.… » Read more


Colombian property law professor speaks with students

Professor Julian Andres Pimiento, a former adjunct magistrate at the Consejo de Estado, one of the three Colombian Supreme Courts, spoke to Stetson Law students on Eminent Domain: Perspectives from Europe and Latin America on Oct. 12 on the Gulfport campus. Professor Pimiento discussed the history and evolution of eminent domain in the civil code system and Stetson Professor of Law Paul Boudreaux presented on … » Read more


American Prospect – Oct. 13, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

The American Prospect features an interview with Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy in the article, “How One Law Professor Fights Growing Corporate Power Post-Citizens United.”… » Read more


The Digital Journal – Oct. 13, 2016 – Professor Carol Henderson

Professor Carol Henderson is referenced in the Digital Journal article, “Stetson University’s National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law Awarded New Grant, Director Honored.”… » Read more