Texas Tech University School of Law won Stetson University College of Law’s Seventh Annual National Pretrial Competition on Oct. 19 in Gulfport, Fla. “All of the advocates were poised and professional throughout the competition—a competition that combines both the presentation of a classic legal argument and the presentation of evidence,” said Stetson moot court adviser and professor Brooke Bowman. “Stetson’s competition gives teams from around… » Read more

Fundraising professional Kevin M. Hughes has joined Stetson University College of Law in Tampa Bay, Fla., as assistant dean leading development and alumni relations. Dean Hughes joined Stetson University from the Institutional Advancement office at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. He previously worked in development at the Ohio Health Foundation in Columbus, Ohio. “I’m thrilled to be at Stetson and am excited by the opportunities… » Read more

Professor Brooke Bowman’s interview with preLaw ran as the top quote in the article, “Moot court champions,” in the feature on the best law schools for Moot Court in the country fall 2014.… » Read more

Professor Peter Lake’s interview with USA Today, “Jameis Winston case a ‘game changer’ for all schools,” has run nationally.… » Read more

Dr. Kevin Quashie, a cultural studies and theory professor at Smith College, presented the Social Justice Lecture “Quiet, Justice, Love” on Oct. 15 on the Gulfport campus of Stetson University College of Law. Dr. Quashie’s lecture explored how the idea of quiet can impact characterizations of African-American culture, often linked with the idea of resistance and the yearning for justice. Dr. Quashie is the author… » Read more

Adjunct Professor Adam Levine is quoted in the 10News article, “Answers from experts on Amendment 2.”… » Read more

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel articles, “UCF students protest higher tuition for ‘excess’ classes.”… » Read more

Professor Peter Lake spoke with WFSU radio for the story, “Fisher, FSU Respond to Winston 2012 Sexual Assault Allegations.”… » Read more

Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob spoke with WFSU radio for the story, “To Fight Corruption, Voting Rights Groups Fight to Make Everyone an Attorney General.”… » Read more

Dr. John Carlson, a research fishery biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Panama City, Fla., presented the Edward and Bonnie Foreman Biodiversity Lecture on Oct. 8 at Stetson Law in Gulfport. Dr. Carlson discussed challenges in implementing regulations to help the endangered smalltooth sawfish species recover. Dr. Carlson has been a leader with the Smalltooth Sawfish Recovery Team since… » Read more

by Alexandria Nicodemi, 2L Spring 2013 alumna Christie Letarte is a staff attorney for the Florida Senate Committee on Education. Her career combines her passion for education and the law. https://soundcloud.com/stetsonlaw/christie-letarte-education-and-the-law “I knew in some capacity that I wanted to be in public interest,” said Christie. “My undergraduate school [College of the Holy Cross] had a mission statement that was about being men and women… » Read more

A group of approximately 150 law students learned about the legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act during a presentation on Oct. 1 at Stetson University College of Law’s Gulfport campus. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Anne Emanuel, Professor Emerita of Georgia State University College of Law and author of Elbert Parr Tuttle: Chief Jurist of the Civil… » Read more