What is it like to walk in the footsteps of a Freedom Rider? Student Brittany Brochard describes her summer journey
Stetson Law student Brittany Brochard traveled with Stetson’s civil rights course this summer, June 19-24, to trace the footsteps of the Freedom Riders. She described her journey. Photos and story by Brittany Brochard, 2L At one point or another we all study the Civil Rights Movement – generally for a class period or two in our U.S. History class in high school. For those of… » Read more
Tampa Tribune – July 13, 2015 – Dr. T. Wayne Bailey
Dr. T. Wayne Bailey spoke with the Tampa Tribune for the story, “Buckhorn PAC gets biggest bucks from red-light camera firm.”… » Read more
Tampa Bay Times – July 13, 2015 – Professor Ellen Podgor
Professor Ellen Podgor spoke with the Tampa Bay Times for the story, “Three Tampa Bay men convicted of drug offenses granted clemency by President Obama.”… » Read more
Harvard Crimson – July 10, 2015 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Harvard Crimson article “Ahead of Fisher, Harvard asks to delay admissions lawsuit.”… » Read more
Tampa Bay Times – July 9, 2015 – Professor Jason Bent
Professor Jason Bent spoke with the Tampa Bay Times on July 9 regarding a settlement with the Hurricane Restaurant for the story, “The Hurricane Restaurant on St. Pete Beach Settles Lawsuit Over Pay Practice.”… » Read more
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announces settlement at the Tampa Law Center
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi held a press conference on July 8 at Stetson’s Tampa Law Center to announce a $136 million joint state-federal settlement with Chase Bank USA N.A. and Chase Bankcard Services Inc. for its unlawful credit card debt collection practices. The settlement was reached with Chase and 48 attorneys general, the District of Columbia, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Florida will… » Read more
Tampa Bay Times – July 7, 2015 – Associate Dean Susan Rozelle
Associate Dean Susan Rozelle’s opinion editorial article on the recent Supreme Court decision regarding capital punishment ran in the Tampa Bay Times as an exclusive.… » Read more
Harvard Crimson – July 3, 2015 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Harvard Crimson for the article, “Education Department Backs Away from College Rating System.”… » Read more
SCOTUSblog – July 2, 2015 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy’s article in the Brennan Center for Justice is quoted in the SCOTUSblog Thursday round-up on the topic of the Arizona Legislature v. Arizona Independent.… » Read more
Twitter Town Tall – July 1, 2015 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy participated in the Twitter Town Hall with CNN commentator Donna Brazile #BetterPolitics.… » Read more
A model chapter two years in a row: Stetson’s student Florida Bar chapter honored again
Stetson’s chapter of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division won “Chapter of the Year” for the second year in a row. The award was presented during the division’s annual meeting in conjunction with the Florida Bar Annual Convention June 24-27 in Boca Raton. Stetson’s chapter was recognized for its overall excellence, dedication and loyalty to the Law Student Division and for serving… » Read more
Four awards honor graduates’ significant service
Stetson University College of Law presented its annual awards to graduates and friends of the college in conjunction with the Florida Bar Annual Convention June 24-27 in Boca Raton. SLIDESHOW: Scott Bruin B.A. ’75 was presented the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of significant, meritorious and continuing contributions that benefit the college. Bruin is the executive managing partner of CapTrust Financial Advisors in Tampa. He… » Read more