Moyers & company – Dec. 15, 2014 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the opinion editorial, “Who’s Afraid of Shareholder Democracy?” for Moyers & company.… » Read more


Stetson’s student life director honored

Stetson University College of Law Director for Student Life Tammy Briant has been selected as an Outstanding Professional in Graduate and Professional Student Services by the National Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, NASPA. Briant, JD ’06, will be honored with her award on March 24 during the annual NASPA conference in New Orleans. The honor is presented by the Administrators in Graduate… » Read more


PBS Newshour – Dec. 11, 2014 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the PBS Newshour story, “Justice Department: Majority of campus sexual assault goes unreported to police.”… » Read more


NPR – Dec. 11, 2014 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake spoke with NPR for the story, “U. Va. Looks At Ways To Curb Drinking At Its Frat Houses.”… » Read more


Stetson’s Legal Writing Academy for lawyers is January 30

Stetson University College of Law’s Institute for the Advancement of Legal Communication is offering its inaugural Legal Writing Academy on Jan. 30, 2015, at the Tampa Law Center, 1700 N. Tampa St. The 2015 Academy will offer presentations and workshops on Persuasive Legal Writing: What Every Lawyer Should Know. The Academy is an advanced legal writing training program for lawyers that will be taught by… » Read more


American Law Institute – Dec. 9, 2014 – Professor Ellen Podgor

Professor Ellen Podgor is featured on the American Law Institute webpage regarding her recent J. Ben Watkins Award honor.… » Read more


Orlando Sentinel – Dec. 9, 2014 – Associate Dean Michael Allen

Associate Dean Michael Allen is quoted in the Orlando Sentinel Front & Center column, “Vets get cavalry for the courtroom: Front & Center.”… » Read more


Title IX critical topic at National Conference on Law and Higher Education

Title IX compliance is a critical topic at Stetson University’s National Conference on Law and Higher Education Feb. 12-16, 2015, in Orlando, Florida. Colleges and universities scramble to formalize promising practices in Title IX compliance in the wake of campus rape and sexual assault scandals. Stetson’s definitive annual conference, now in its 36th year, will bring national leading experts in higher education to Orlando to… » Read more


Stetson Law assistant dean joins Leadership St. Pete

The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership St. Pete named Stetson University College of Law Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Planning Laura Zuppo among 40 local executives participating in a six-month community leadership program. The mission of Leadership St. Pete, one of the oldest leadership programs in the U.S., is to identify, recruit and develop leaders who represent the diversity of the… » Read more


Lakeland Ledger – Dec. 6, 2014 – Adjunct Professor Judge Irene Sullivan

Judge Irene Sullivan is quoted in the Lakeland Ledger article, “What is Justice? Courts Face Special Questions When Juveniles Are Charged with Murder.”… » Read more


Alumni serving the public interest

According to a September/October 2014 National Jurist article, a recent job satisfaction survey of 6,200 lawyers in four states has revealed that factors like personal satisfaction, autonomy and making a difference in people’s lives rank highly in lawyers’ happiness. Editor Mike Stetz wrote in the article “What makes a lawyer happy?” that “Lawyers working in public service–such as those in legal aid, public defenders, prosecutors,… » Read more


Chronicle of Higher Education – Dec. 5, 2014 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Chronicle of Higher Education for the article, “Doubts About UVa Rape Account Leave Concerns About Consequences.”… » Read more