National Jurist – Nov. 9, 2012 – Professor Brooke Bowman
Professor Brooke Bowman is quoted in the November National Jurist article, “Bragging Rights,” which describes Stetson’s unparalleled Moot Court and top-ranked legal writing program.… » Read more
Tampa Bay Business Journal – Nov. 9, 2012 – Dean Michael Allen
Dean Michael Allen is quoted in the Nov. 9 Tampa Bay Business Journal article, “Veterans law a growing industry niche.”… » Read more
Orlando Sentinel – Nov. 8, 2012 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Orlando Sentinel for the story, “Robert Champion’s family rejects FAMU’s $300,000 offer in hazing suit.”… » Read more
Local high school students Jumpstart to College at Stetson Law
Story by third-year student Valeria Obi The Black Law Students Association at Stetson hosted Jumpstart to College, an event to help high school students prepare for college, on Nov. 3 on the Gulfport campus. Jumpstart to College was the follow up to another successful program. Last year, BLSA initiated a pro bono Drive to Strive Mentoring program at Boca Ciega High School matching high school… » Read more
Stetson Law students win awards for best brief, best cross-examination at weekend east and west coast competitions
Stetson University College of Law students won awards this past weekend for best appellate briefs in Washington, D.C., and best cross examination in San Francisco, Calif. Stetson’s Moot Court teams won top awards for their appellate briefs at the National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition on Nov. 3-4 in Washington, D.C. Stetson students Amar Agha and Erik Johanson won the Best Petitioner’s Brief Award and… » Read more
Students learned about the practice of family law from a panel of local experts
Stetson’s Family Law Society student organization and career development office co-hosted an event on Nov. 5 in Gulfport for students interested in learning more about the practice of family law. A panel of three local family law attorneys, Maria Bates ’07, Christine Derr and Nilo Sanchez ’93, discussed running a successful solo practice. Assistant Director of Career Development Korey Henson ’09 moderated the panel. Family… » Read more
The Globe and Mail – Nov. 6, 2012 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Globe and Mail article, “After a $6-billion campaign bill, it’s time for a price check on democracy.”… » Read more
NBC News – Nov. 5, 2012 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in NBC News.com discussing corporate political spending in the article, “Election’s biggest corporate donor an enigma with $5.3 million in contributions.”… » Read more
Tampa Bay Times – Nov. 5, 2012 – Professor Paul Boudreaux
Professor Paul Boudreaux wrote the opinion article, “Five Electoral College Myths,” as an exclusive for the Tampa Bay Times.… » Read more
Students go behind-the-scenes at a working court during Shadow Day at the George Edgecomb Courthouse
Story by third-year student Valeria Obi Stetson Law students had an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at a working court during Shadow Day at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa on Oct. 23. The Florida Association for Women Lawyers at Stetson and the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers co-sponsored the mentoring program for law students. “Shadow Day was a great opportunity to become immersed in the… » Read more
Sarasota Herald Tribune – Oct. 30, 2012 – Professor Jason Bent
Professor Jason Bent spoke with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the story, “Sunshine Law lawsuit muddies Hafner departure from SCF.”… » Read more
Stetson Law inducts six into Hall of Fame
Stetson University College of Law inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 27 in Gulfport. Hall of Fame inductees are selected for having a profound and positive impact on Stetson Law and the legal profession. » View photos from the Hall of Fame on Flickr This year’s inductees include: Professor Suzanne R. Armstrong Professor Suzanne R. Armstrong was an influential member… » Read more