By Bianca Lopez Vanessa Moore, a third-year student at Stetson Law, plans to launch her legal career after graduating in May in Washington, D.C., where she will join the Attorney General’s Honors Program, working in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Moore was named Valedictorian of the May 2018 class. “That’s what I came here to do, to pursue… » Read more

  Stetson University College of Law’s Dispute Resolution Board team of Matthew Ceriale, Ahmed Mohamed, Martin Musichi, Jade Turner, and student coach Taofikat Ninalowo was recognized as the winner of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot video contest on March 23 in Vienna, Austria. The team received a standing ovation from the assembled crowd of more than 3,000 competitors, coaches, and arbitrators from… » Read more

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the article, “Why Federalism Keeps Me Up at Night,” for the Brennan Center for Justice.… » Read more

Dr. Ruth Cromie presented the Foreman Biodiversity Lecture at Stetson on March 22 on “Avian Influenza: a One Health issue of threats and opportunities.” The lecture was held in conjunction with the final rounds of the 22nd International Environmental Moot Court Competition held March 22-24 on Stetson’s Gulfport campus. The competition brings teams of students together from all over the world. Cromie discussed increases in… » Read more

By Bianca Lopez The Federalist Society and Stetson Democrats hosted a debate on Monday, March 19 deliberating the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case from this year’s Supreme Court docket. The case involves a same-sex couple, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, who attempted to order a custom wedding cake from baker Jack Phillips. Phillips declined the order, claiming it was due to his… » Read more

The University of the Philippines College of Law won the 22nd International Environmental Moot Court Competition held March 22-24 on Stetson’s Gulfport, Florida, campus. The competition brings teams of students together from all over the world to Stetson.This year’s teams traveled from Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Ireland, Kenya, Nepal, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, the U.K. and Ukraine. This year’s competition focused on “Responses… » Read more

By Rachel Wise The Student Leadership Development Committee hosted its second luncheon of the semester on March 21 with Professor of Law Kristen Adams. During the luncheon, Professor Adams discussed the importance of teamwork with a presentation entitled: “The What/Why/When/Hows, and a Few Secrets of Great Teams.” “The law, as practiced, is very much a team sport,” Professor Adams said. “The more different skills that… » Read more

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article, “Duty to Protect: California Supreme Court has determined public colleges in the state must warn and shield their students from potential violent acts. Experts say the ruling could have nationwide implications.”… » Read more

Professor Paul Boudreaux is quoted in the Fort Myers News-Press article, “Fort Myers hotel developer confident ‘long hand from the grave’ won’t derail downtown project.”… » Read more

By Bianca Lopez On March 20, a panel of three Stetson Law professors – Professor Ellen Podgor, Professor Louis Virelli, and Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy – spoke to students about Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian influence of the 2016 election of President Donald Trump. The event was hosted by the American Constitution Society, the Federalist Society, and Stetson Democrats. Professor Podgor, due to her background teaching… » Read more

Stetson’s Elder Law Society, Public Service Fellows, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Association coordinated the first annual student-run Consumer Protection Fair at the Gulfport Senior Center on March 19 to teach consumers how to guard against scams, identity theft and fraud. More than 50 seniors attended one presentation. “We decided to launch the Consumer Protection Fair this year because we wanted to… » Read more

Longtime Stetson University Professor of Law Michael P. Allen celebrated his judicial investiture on March 20 as one of the newest judges serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C. Along with Judge Allen, Judges Amanda L. Meredith and Joseph L. Toth also celebrated their investiture, with the Office of White House Counsel presenting commissions. Jason P. Stearns J.D. ’08,… » Read more