Christian Science Monitor – Nov. 27, 2013 – Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob
Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob spoke with the Christian Science Monitor about O.J. Simpson’s appeal for a new trial.… » Read more
Bay News 9 – Nov. 26, 2013 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy spoke with Bay News 9 about the Supreme Court hearing regarding campaign finance reform.… » Read more
Simcox to lead Stetson’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic
Stacey-Rae Simcox, a former Army major and JAG officer, has been selected to serve as Stetson University’s new Veterans Advocacy Clinic director and Associate Professor of Legal Skills starting in July of 2014. Simcox is Professor of the Practice of Law, managing attorney, and founder of the Lewis B. Puller, Jr.Veterans Benefits Clinic at William & Mary Law School. Under Simcox’ leadership, the Puller Clinic… » Read more
Orlando Sentinel – Nov. 25, 2013 – Adjunct Professor Joseph Bodiford
Adjunct Professor Joseph Bodiford wrote the opinion article, “In Murder-Trial Mayhem, Dignified Justice: MY WORD” exclusively for the Orlando Sentinel.… » Read more
Stetson’s team wins National Veterans Moot Court Competition
Stetson University College of Law’s team won the National Veterans Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 17. The team also won the best petitioner’s brief award. The winning team of Jeremy Bailie and Kevin Crews was coached by Associate Dean Michael Allen and alumnus Jason Stearns. Stetson students also won best brief awards in two other law school competitions. During the Mercer Legal… » Read more
NFL leader and Stetson alumnus Rich McKay talks with students
Rich McKay JD ’84, president and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, spent the afternoon meeting with Stetson Law students discussing professionalism and the value of a legal education. McKay explained how his Stetson education and “toolkit” prepared him for the challenges of working in the NFL. McKay has served on the NFL’s Competition Committee for the past 20 years. In 2011, McKay was named chair… » Read more
Stetson Law wins Florida Justice Association Mock Trial competition in Tampa
The Stetson University College of Law team of Tai Lowry, Khalil Madani II, Daniel Miles and Lisa Ungerbuehler won the Florida Justice Association Mock Trial competition on Nov. 10 at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa. Twelve teams from around the state of Florida competed. Stetson sent two teams. The second Stetson team of Shaun Cummings, Chad Florin, Ashley Goodman and Catherine Sams advanced… » Read more
New York Times – Nov. 10, 2013 – Professor Ellen S. Podgor
Professor Ellen S. Podgor wrote the article, “Laws Have Overcriminalized Business Behavior,” for the New York Times Room for Debate.… » Read more
McClatchy – Nov. 7, 2013 – Visiting Professor Rachel VanLandingham
Visiting Professor Rachel VanLandingham spoke with McClatchy for the article, “Impatient Congress presses ahead on military sexual-assault law.”… » Read more
Tampa Bay Times – Nov. 6, 2013 – Professor Charles Rose
Professor Charles Rose spoke with the Tampa Bay Times for the story, “Outburst nearly derails jury selection in Dontae Morris case.”… » Read more
Tampa Bay Times – Nov. 5, 2013 – Professor Catherine Cameron
Professor Catherine Cameron spoke with the Tampa Bay Times for the story, “Hernando teacher suspended after requiring fourth-grader to participate in Pledge of Allegiance.”… » Read more
USA Today – Nov. 1, 2013 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake spoke with USA Today for the article, “Feds tighten rules on campus sexual violence cases.”… » Read more