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