Bloomberg BNA – July 15, 2014 – Professor Jason Bent

Professor Jason Bent spoke with Bloomberg BNA for the July 15 story “California Supreme Court Agrees to Review ‘Component Parts’ Defense to Worker Suits.”… » Read more


Pensacola native Charles Liberis named to Stetson University Board of Overseers

Prominent Pensacola attorney Charles S. Liberis of the Liberis Law Firm was recently named to the Stetson University College of Law Board of Overseers. The board of overseers advises and counsels the dean of the College of Law and the university president on academic programs and financial matters. The board also includes Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince, Florida Sixth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bernie… » Read more


SCOTUSblog – July 8, 2014 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

The Supreme Court of the United States blog mentioned Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy’s opinion article on the Hobby Lobby decision for the Hill.… » Read more


The Hill – July 7, 2014 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the article, “Frankenstein Inc. brought to you by Hobby Lobby” for the Hill.… » Read more


Miami Herald – July 4, 2014 – Associate Dean and Professor of Law Michael Allen

Associate dean and professor Michael Allen is quoted in the Miami Herald story, “University of Miami legal clinic helps secure benefits for ill Army veteran.”… » Read more


Ukraine rejoins Stetson University’s International Environmental Moot Court Competition

Ukraine will host a regional round of Stetson University’s International Environmental Moot Court Competition again this year after a hiatus from the competition. Ukraine hosted the first Central and Eastern European rounds of the IEMCC in 2010. “Ukraine has experienced many challenges in the past year, and it is especially important for us to stay connected with our colleagues in the Ukrainian legal community,” said… » Read more


Stetson University named best student chapter by Florida Bar

The Florida Bar recently honored Stetson University College of Law student leaders for their outstanding chapter. Stetson’s chapter of the Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division was named the best in the state during the Florida Bar’s Annual Meeting June 25-26 in Orlando. “Our fantastic student leaders Jennifer Tindell, Anisha Patel, Ciara Willis, and Jeffrey Berglund, do an incredible job of representing Stetson within the… » Read more


Stetson Law wins best brief at Florida Bar moot court competition

Stetson University College of Law students Jeremy Bailie, Anisha Patel and Nick Sellars won the best brief award at the Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition at the Florida Bar conference on June 25-26 in Orlando. Stetson’s Moot Court team advanced to the final round of the annual competition, arguing in front of the justices of the Florida Supreme Court. “Throughout the competition, our team… » Read more


WMNF Radio – June 30, 2014 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy spoke with WMNF‘s Radioactivity program about the Supreme Court’s decision in Hobby Lobby.… » Read more


Tampa Tribune – June 30, 2014 – Professor Susan Rozelle

Professor Susan Rozelle spoke with the Tampa Tribune for the story, “Lawyers can peek at jurors’ social media.”… » Read more


Stetson Lawyers Association honors eight law alumni and friends

The Stetson Lawyers Association presented awards to eight outstanding alumni and friends of Stetson University College of Law during the Florida Bar Annual Meeting in Orlando on June 26. Nestor M. de Armas B.B.A. ’73 and Congressman David W. Jolly received the Distinguished Service Award for their significant, meritorious and continuing contributions to Stetson Law. Former president of the Stetson University Alumni Association, de Armas… » Read more


Stetson Law hosts open house and part-time info sessions in July, August

Stetson University College of Law will host two open house and information sessions in July and August about the admissions process for part-time law school applicants. Students interested in the full-time program are also invited to attend. “The part-time program granted me the flexibility to continue to work full-time while attending classes at night,” said part-time Stetson University law student Kevin Lonzo. “This allowed me… » Read more